Pediatric Physiotherapy

What Is Pediatric Physiotherapy?

Pediatric physiotherapy is an expertise that focuses on the needs of our little ones, from birth to age 5. It helps us to support children’s motor development and intervenes at the earliest signs of difficulties.

Why Consult at Hexa Physio?

We are specially trained in the assessment and treatment of children for a variety of conditions, such as:

• Congenital or Positional Torticollis

  Torticollis in infants occurs when the neck muscles are tense or contracted, which can limit the mobility of the head. This can sometimes result from the position in the mother’s womb during pregnancy, or from slight trauma at birth. You may notice that your baby’s head seems to be tilted to one side, or that they always prefer to look in the same direction.

• Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome)

  Plagiocephaly is a deformity of the skull. It often occurs when a baby spends too much time on their back. This can result in a flatter side of the head. Plagiocephaly is often associated with torticollis, because if the baby can’t turn their head to either side, they end up more often lying on the same part of their skull.

• Mild Motor Development Dysfunctions

  Motor development disorders in children refer to delays or difficulties in the acquisition of physical skills, such as sitting, crawling, walking or manipulating objects. These disorders may be linked to problems in coordination, muscle strength or movement planning. It’s important to note that each child develops at their own pace, but there are milestones in motor development that can alert a parent if the child seems to be falling behind these stages.

When to Consult?

You’re wondering if the development of your kid is following its course? Here are a few signs that could lead you to consult:

• Asymmetry in the movements or posture of your child.
• If you children seem to take longer than others to meet certain development milestones (such as rolling, crawling, or walking).
• For prevention’s sake, if you have questions or if you’re looking for ideas of fun or beneficial activities to do with your baby!

What Does a Consultation Look Like?

Depending on the age and the specific needs of your children, we carry out a comprehensive assessment, which may include:

• Analysis of posture and global articular mobility.

• Observation of movements and change of position.

• Evaluation of postural reactions and balance.

What Are the Objectives of a Consultation?

• Identify the motor skills of your children.

• Determine the motor development milestones and check whether they have been reached.

• If necessary, suggest targeted exercises and recommendations to support their development, or refer you to a doctor if any concerns remain.