We strive to optimise a child’s function throughout all stages of development, such as infants not achieving appropriate milestones, toddlers who are having difficulty acquiring new gross motor skills or school age children who are having trouble participating in physical activities with their peers in class and in the playground.
Paediatric physiotherapy for neurological disorders and disabilities covers many different conditions. When working with these patients and their families we aim to optimise development and participation within the family, school and community.
Children with autism may or may not have related movement difficulties. Physiotherapy can help with the optimal development of motor skills by initially assessing the neuro sensory motor profile of your child and developing a program to address any underlying weaknesses in both the sensory and muscular systems.
Joint hypermobility (excessive joint movement) is quite common. Those that have hypermobile joints are not necessarily impacted by it although when it does impact a person it can do so in a number of ways.
Here at Q Paediatrics, we understand the impact of growth and development on musculoskeletal injuries. We can asses your child’s overall physical profile and how this relates to the injury rather than just looking at the injury in isolation, then creating age appropriate exercise program for injury rehabilitation
Here at Q Paediatrics, we understand the impact of growth and development on musculoskeletal injuries. We can asses your child’s overall physical profile and how this relates to the injury rather than just looking at the injury in isolation, then creating age appropriate exercise program for injury rehabilitation
Infants can present with a number a postural anomilies that can develop inutero or after birth. Management of these conditions involves educating parents and carers on strategies to correct these minor abnormalities.
Children can develop a number of orthopaedic conditions or sustain an orthopaedic injury through their development. In some instances these conditions require conservative management such as physiotherapy intervention to minimise pain and strengthen particular muscles around the affected area.
Accredited exercise physiologists (AEPs) are allied health professionals who specialise in the delivery of exercise for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries. AEPs do not perform any hands on therapy and use the Exercise is Medicine philosophy to assist in management of conditions utilizing exercise as the primary form of treatment.
Some children may only require chest physiotherapy for a short period when they are unwell (e.g. children with pneumonia), whilst some children with respiratory conditions such as CF (Cystic Fibrosis) require regular chest physiotherapy.
We can help to assist your child with urinary or faecal incontinence, including day time and night time accidents. Physiotherapy for these children may include simple strategies at home and an education or exercise program.
Occupational Therapists work with children as well as with their parents, educators and carers to assist them in achieving their potential at home and at school. By identifying and addressing underlying areas of challenge, OT’s can provide therapy, education and support to assist development.
Amy graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology in 1999. Since this time, she has gained 17 years of experience in Paediatric communication disorders/delays and literacy development. Her career started in early intervention in QLD and NSW before practising in Scotland, England and Canada for a combined 11 years.
Looking for paediatric physiotherapist services close to you? Q Paediatrics is within the Entire Health clinic in Redcliffe and services suburbs across Brisbane North-East suburbs of Scarborough, Kippa-Ring, Clontarf, Margate and Woody Point. We are an active member of the local community, providing sports coverage to many local sporting groups.
Q Paediatrics offers physiotherapy services exclusively to children from infancy to adulthood (0-18yrs) in partnership with our specialised group, Q Paediatrics. Our aim is to optimise your child’s physical development and functional performance throughout the various stages of their development.