Physiotherapy

Empowering Your Child’s Movement and Independence

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy, sometimes called physical therapy, helps children develop strength, balance, coordination, and movement skills. At Healthy Kids at Play, our paediatric physiotherapists work with babies, toddlers, and children who have difficulties with mobility, posture, or physical development.

Whether your child is delayed in reaching milestones or has a medical condition that affects their movement, physiotherapy can play a vital role in helping them achieve greater independence and confidence.

How Physiotherapy Helps Children

Children use movement to explore their world, learn new skills, and build independence. If physical challenges get in the way, physiotherapy can help by focusing on:

Gross motor skills –like crawling, walking, jumping, running, and climbing
Balance and coordination – improving stability and control in daily activities
Posture and alignment – supporting healthy growth and development
Muscle strength and tone – helping with conditions such as hypotonia (low tone) or hypertonia (high tone)
Mobility support – assisting with walking aids, orthotics, or wheelchair assessments
Pain management and recovery – helping children recover from injury or surgery

All physiotherapy sessions at Healthy Kids at Play are tailored to each child’s needs and abilities, and we make therapy fun and engaging through movement-based play, obstacle courses, sensory-rich activities, and structured motor planning.

When Should Parents Consider Physiotherapy?

You might consider physiotherapy at Healthy Kids at Play if your child:

Is delayed in reaching physical milestones (like sitting, crawling, or walking)
Has difficulty with balance, coordination, or frequent falls
Tires easily during physical play or avoids movement
Walks on tiptoes or has an unusual gait
Has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, or other physical conditions
Needs post-surgical rehabilitation or mobility support

Early support helps children gain the physical foundations they need for confidence in movement and participation in everyday life.

Book a Physiotherapy Assessment Today

If you’d like to learn more about what physiotherapy is and how it can help your child reach their full potential, we’re here to support you. Healthy Kids at Play offers expert-led paediatric physiotherapy designed to promote growth, movement, and joyful participation in everyday life.

Contact us today to book an assessment and take the first step toward supporting your child’s physical development.