Our Senior Paediatric Physiotherapists, Desiree and Katie, have over 50 years combined experience working with babies! They will assess, diagnose, and develop a complete treatment plan for your baby; provide education & advice, a home exercise program, resources, and ongoing therapy for your baby if required.
What does a Paediatric Physiotherapist do for babies?
A Paediatric Physiotherapist is the first person your GP or Maternal Child Health Nurse will refer you to if they have any concerns about your baby's physical development.
Our Paediatric Physiotherapists are specialists in global development including milestones, sensory systems, movement and play skills. They understand how babies learn, move and play.
At every age, and at every stage, we know what's normal, what's expected, and what's next in your baby's development.
Our Paediatric Physiotherapists can assess and diagnose anything that presents as abnormal such as clicky hips, scrunchy toes, clenched fists, flat heads, low muscle tone, tight arms and legs, sensory development issues, reflux and so much more.
Our Paediatric Physiotherapists are your 'go to' for any concern regarding your baby's body or brain development.
We treat babies as young as 2 weeks old; so if you have any concerns with your baby's development Contact Us
What does a Paediatric Physiotherapist do for babies?
A Paediatric Physiotherapist is the first person your GP or Maternal Child Health Nurse will refer you to if they have any concerns about your baby's physical development.
Our Paediatric Physiotherapists are specialists in global development including milestones, sensory systems, movement and play skills. They understand how babies learn, move and play.
At every age, and at every stage, we know what's normal, what's expected, and what's next in your baby's development.
Our Paediatric Physiotherapists can assess and diagnose anything that presents as abnormal such as clicky hips, scrunchy toes, clenched fists, flat heads, low muscle tone, tight arms and legs, sensory development issues, reflux and so much more.
Our Paediatric Physiotherapists are your 'go to' for any concern regarding your baby's body or brain development.
We treat babies as young as 2 weeks old; so if you have any concerns with your baby's development Contact Us
Baby Developmental Screenings
Our Senior Paediatric Physiotherapists, Desiree and Katie, provide a 30-minute screening for babies at the age of 6 weeks old. They will complete a short assessment, checking the baby's head shape, neck tightness, muscle tone, spine, hips and legs, as well as assessing motor and developmental milestones.
Desiree and Katie will then provide useful activities and strategies to enable your baby to develop to their full potential, including advice for ANY concerns or questions you may have.
Baby screenings are useful to diagnose or prevent conditions such as plagiocephaly and developmental delays.
We recommend a Baby Screenings for ALL babies at 6 weeks of age.
'Thank you so much for seeing Lucy! I didn't even notice her head tilt or the flattening on the back of her head. I was surprised to find out that she also had silent reflux! She's now 4 months old, can roll by herself and smiles all the time!. Thank you Ocean Kids' - Amy McNamara, 2020.
Our Senior Paediatric Physiotherapists, Desiree and Katie, provide a 30-minute screening for babies at the age of 6 weeks old. They will complete a short assessment, checking the baby's head shape, neck tightness, muscle tone, spine, hips and legs, as well as assessing motor and developmental milestones.
Desiree and Katie will then provide useful activities and strategies to enable your baby to develop to their full potential, including advice for ANY concerns or questions you may have.
Baby screenings are useful to diagnose or prevent conditions such as plagiocephaly and developmental delays.
We recommend a Baby Screenings for ALL babies at 6 weeks of age.
'Thank you so much for seeing Lucy! I didn't even notice her head tilt or the flattening on the back of her head. I was surprised to find out that she also had silent reflux! She's now 4 months old, can roll by herself and smiles all the time!. Thank you Ocean Kids' - Amy McNamara, 2020.
Common conditions we treat in babies include:
All developmental delays such as late to roll, sit, crawl or walk
Prematurity
Poor head control and difficulties with tummy time
Difficulty moving in and out of positions like lying to sitting
Plagiocephaly (misshapen or flat head) and head preference
Torticollis and neck tightness
Arm concerns such as Erb's Palsy (Brachial Plexus Injury)
Foot concerns such as feet turning in, or out, and Club Foot
Hip concerns such as clicky hips, uneven creases and Hip Dysplasia
Lone tone (floppy)
High tone (stiff)
Sleep Issues
Reflux and feeding advice
All developmental delays such as late to roll, sit, crawl or walk
Prematurity
Poor head control and difficulties with tummy time
Difficulty moving in and out of positions like lying to sitting
Plagiocephaly (misshapen or flat head) and head preference
Torticollis and neck tightness
Arm concerns such as Erb's Palsy (Brachial Plexus Injury)
Foot concerns such as feet turning in, or out, and Club Foot
Hip concerns such as clicky hips, uneven creases and Hip Dysplasia
Lone tone (floppy)
High tone (stiff)
Sleep Issues
Reflux and feeding advice
If you would like more information, or would like to make a booking please Contact Us
