Paediatric Physiotherapy
What is Paediatric Physiotherapy?
Paediatric physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physical therapy that focuses on enhancing the physical development, functional abilities, and overall quality of life for children and adolescents. This tailored approach addresses a wide range of conditions and developmental challenges that can affect young individuals, from infants to teenagers. Paediatric physiotherapists are trained to understand the unique needs of growing bodies and provide interventions that promote optimal movement, strength, and motor skills.
Conditions Treated by
Paediatric Physiotherapy
Paediatric physiotherapy plays a vital role in the treatment of various conditions that impact a child’s physical well-being. These include, but are not limited to:
- Neurological Conditions: Physiotherapy aids children with neurological disorders like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and developmental coordination disorder by improving muscle control, coordination, and posture.
- Orthopaedic Issues: Children with musculoskeletal problems such as scoliosis, fractures, and sports injuries benefit from physiotherapy to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and ensure proper bone and muscle development.
- Developmental Delays: Physiotherapy addresses delays in gross motor skills, helping children achieve age-appropriate milestones like sitting, crawling, and walking.
- Respiratory Challenges: Physiotherapy techniques can assist children with respiratory disorders like cystic fibrosis, promoting effective breathing and lung function.
Effectiveness of Virtual Care for
Paediatric Physiotherapy
Virtual care has emerged as a valuable avenue for delivering physiotherapy for children. Leveraging technology, online sessions offer several benefits for kids in need of physiotherapy.
- Convenience: Virtual sessions eliminate the need for travel, making it easier for families to access expert care from the comfort of their homes.
- Engagement: Paediatric physiotherapists use interactive exercises and games during virtual sessions, keeping children engaged while addressing their therapeutic needs.
- Parental Involvement: Virtual care encourages parents and caregivers to actively participate in their child's treatment, promoting consistent practice of prescribed exercises between sessions.
- Personalized Approach: Through video calls, therapists can assess a child's movements in their natural environment, tailoring interventions to real-life situations.
- Access to Specialists: Virtual care breaks down geographical barriers, allowing families to connect with experienced paediatric physiotherapists who might not be available locally.
At Ontario Physiotherapy Online, we understand the importance of comprehensive paediatric physiotherapy. Our virtual care platform offers a supportive, engaging, and effective approach to help infants and children between the ages of 0-17 overcome physical challenges and reach their full potential. With our experienced paediatric physiotherapist, Amanda can ensure that families receive the care they need to help their child thrive through play, exploration, and participation.
Amanda Brown
Paediatric Physiotherapist
(Kawartha Lakes, Ontario)
Quick Introduction
Amanda has been working as a children’s physiotherapist for over 25 years, in Ireland, the UK, and Canada. She holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Ulster in Belfast and a Master’s in Health from the University of Greenwich, London.
