Paediatric Physiotherapy

 

We are delighted to have Hazel and Zenny of ABC Physiotherapy running clinics at The Physiotherapy Place Musselburgh location, providing all of the physiotherapy needs of children and young people in Edinburgh and East Lothian. Hazel and Zenny also currently work at Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh and have years of experience treating kids so you are in very good hands with them.

What Is Paediatric Physiotherapy?

Paediatric physiotherapy, or children’s physiotherapy, is physiotherapy to help and care for kids from infants up to 16 years old. The physiotherapist will use a range of treatment techniques and will work closely with the child’s carers to ensure a positive outcome is reached.

Why Would A Child See A Physiotherapist?

A child might see a physio for different kinds of reasons related to their growth and development or due to an injury or pain that they have. The aim of the physiotherapist is to address these issues and achieve your goals in a fun and flexible way.

What Are Paediatrics Conditions In Physiotherapy?

Common conditions that paediatric physios treat include:

  • Growth-related conditions such as:

    • Osgood-Schlatters disease

    • Severs disease

    • Sinding Larsen Johansson syndrome

  • Breathing pattern disorders

  • Neurodevelopmental delay

  • Long-term neurological conditions

  • Congenital conditions

  • Sports injuries

  • Torticollis (wry neck)

What Are Paediatric Physiotherapy Treatment Techniques?

Paediatric physiotherapists use a holistic approach to treating children, that is they combine many different techniques to optimise the outcome. First and foremost, treatment will be fun and engaging in order to get maximum buy-in from the children. Some of the treatments used are:

  • massage

  • hands-on mobilisation

  • breathing exercises

  • taping

  • posture education

  • neurodevelopmental therapy

  • therapeutic exercises and games

What Are The Benefits Of Children’s Physiotherapy?

Paediatric physiotherapy aims to restore good movement and function in children. The benefits include:

  • Improving balance and coordination

  • Improving posture and muscle strength

  • Improving function in children with congenital disorders and neurological conditions

  • managing growth-related conditions in order for children to stay being active

  • Improve breathing efficiency for kids with breathing pattern disorders

If you are unsure whether your child would benefit from seeing a specialist paediatric physiotherapist then please get in touch and a member of our team will be happy to chat to you and guide you in the right direction.