Conditions Treated by a Paediatric Physiotherapist
Paediatric Physiotherapists treat many conditions similar to those in general physiotherapy practice. However, there are many pathologies which are related almost entirely to children.. Some of these may be recognised at birth, while others may become apparent later in the child’s development.
Conditions common to paediatric practice include:
Where do Paediatric Physiotherapists work?
Paediatric Physiotherapists work in many different settings, including hospitals, clinics, special schools, primary care teams, educational and developmental centres - along with the child’s own home. They also work in private practice.
How is physiotherapy given to children?
Treatment given by the Physiotherapist is based on an accurate assessment of the child followed by an individual treatment programme. The treatment programme includes explanation and instructions as appropriate to the child, the parents and those responsible for the child’s development.
Paediatric practice takes into account the fact that the child is not a small adult, but a developing human being.