What is paediatric physiotherapy?
Paediatric physiotherapy is the provision of assessment, treatment, injury management, and care to children and adolescents during their development.
Because children and adolescents are still growing and changing, there are a certain condition that are different from adults, and that require specific management.
What conditions can paediatric physiotherapy assist with?
- Adolescent injuries and conditions: such as Severs disease (pain in the heel), Osgood Schlatters and Patello-femoral syndrome (pain at the front of the knee), Scheuermann’s disease, developmental hip conditions, back pain, 'growing pains', recovery after fracture, acute injuries such as ligament sprains or muscle strains.
- Adolescent motor development: difficulty keeping up with other children their age, reduced fitness or motor skills.
Is a GP referral required?
No GP referral is required to see a paediatric physiotherapist.
Can I claim this service on extras on my health insurance?
Paediatric physiotherapy sessions may be claimed on private health insurance depending on your level of cover – please check with your private health insurance provider.
