Uses Of Physiotherapy For Treating Babies & Children

Did you know that physiotherapy has specialised treatments for children, toddlers and even babies? Physiotherapy offers a wide spectrum of benefits for kids of all ages and can help with injuries, illnesses, developmental needs, rehabilitation and neurological issues – often where other approaches fail.

The personalised and holistic approach taken by therapists makes physiotherapy an excellent choice for children due to their fragile nature and unique sensitivities. Physiotherapists are able to work with children to discover underlying causes of problems, as well as provide the correct treatment and care to alleviate the symptoms or eliminate the issue altogether. For a better understanding of how physiotherapy is used to treat children and babies, there are situations where people have found them helpful:

• Treating Chest, Lung & Respiratory Problems: From newborn babies to children of all ages, physiotherapy is often the first treatment option (in some cases the only viable option) for treating respiratory problems. Not only is it used to relieve symptoms, but it can also prevent the need for other invasive methods to be used on these tiny suffers of respiratory distress.
• Treating Developmental Issues: Physiotherapy is highly effective in treating babies who experience slow development, or more serious development issues. This includes babies and toddlers who are excessively delayed in meeting developmental milestones such as crawling, walking and talking.
• Aiding In Walking & Movement: When children develop unusual walking or movement methods, it could be an indication that there’s a problem. This could be neurologically based, such as a motor skills problem, or a serious physical or neuromuscular complication. Physiotherapy techniques can determine the root of the problem, as well as provide treatment and physical therapy.
• Treating Neurological Problems: In cases of premature birth, babies may have low muscle tone when it comes to their central and peripheral nervous system. This affects the way their neural and motor functions operate. Physiotherapists can help such babies gain more strength and control, and work with them to drive continual improvement.

• Treating Pain & Chronic Conditions: Physiotherapy provides invaluable relief to children who have chronic pain and rheumatological conditions such as childhood arthritis and myosis. It’s also an important part of the treatment process for other chronic respiratory problems including bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Cairnhill Physiotherapy is an Auckland physiotherapist specialist. Our staff are highly qualified and experienced and provide the caring personal touch needed to offer our clients of all ages the best service possible. Get in touch with Cairnhill Physiotherapy to learn more about our clinic facilities and services.