PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY
Helping children move, grow, and thrive through every stage of development.
What is Paediatric Physiotherapy?
Paediatric physiotherapy focuses on assessing and treating movement, strength, balance, coordination, and physical development in babies, children, and adolescents.
At Gulf Island Physiotherapy, we know that every child develops at their own pace. Our paediatric physiotherapy services are designed to support infants, children, and teens with compassionate, individualized care that helps build confidence, strength, coordination, and independence.
Led by our paediatric physiotherapist Nikki, sessions are tailored to your child’s unique needs in a welcoming and supportive environment where kids feel comfortable, encouraged, and empowered.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Paediatric physiotherapy supports infants, children, and adolescents who may be experiencing challenges with movement, physical development, strength, coordination, or pain. Whether you have concerns about your child's developmental milestones, posture, walking pattern, or recovery from an injury, physiotherapy can help assess their needs and provide individualized treatment and guidance.
Paediatric physiotherapy may be beneficial for children experiencing:
Infant and toddler motor milestone delays or concerns
Infant head shape concerns and torticollis
Physical and developmental disabilities
Growth-related conditions and pain
Alignment and gait concerns, including
Orthopedic conditions and sports injuries
Every child is unique. If you're unsure whether physiotherapy is right for your child, we'd be happy to discuss your concerns and determine how we can help.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your child's initial appointment will include a comprehensive assessment, discussion of your concerns and goals, and the development of an individualized treatment plan.
Treatment may involve:
Play-based movement activities
Strength and coordination exercises
Mobility and flexibility work
Motor skill development
Parent and caregiver education
Home exercises and activity recommendations
Our goal is to make physiotherapy engaging, supportive, and fun while helping children develop the skills and confidence they need to move well.