Paediatric Physiotherapy
Is your child struggling with movement or coordination? Get expert physiotherapy support to help them move with confidence.
Therabees Helps Children and Young People Move, Play & Thrive
What is Paediatric Physiotherapy?
Paediatric physiotherapy helps children and young people improve movement, strength, and coordination to support everyday function. Our physiotherapists work with families to support physical development, prevent injury, and build confidence in daily activities.
Therabees physiotherapists focus on building strength through play-based movement strategies in a supportive and engaging environment.
Did You Know?
Approximately 7.4% of Australian children aged 0–14 have some level of disability, with boys more likely to be affected than girls.
This highlights the need for early, specialised support, especially for families navigating developmental delays, coordination issues, and physical challenges.
If you’re noticing delays or concerns, early support can make a big difference.
How Paediatric Physiotherapy in Adelaide Can Help
Many children and young people experience difficulties with movement, posture, or physical independence.
Left unaddressed, these issues can lead to delayed milestones, reduced confidence, and challenges in everyday tasks like walking, playing, or joining in at school.
At Therabees, our paediatric physiotherapists work with families to build strength, improve coordination, and promote confident movement. We create fun, individualised therapy plans to support long-term growth and independence.
Children may benefit from physiotherapy if they experience:
- Gross motor delays – Difficulty sitting, crawling, standing, or walking
- Frequent falls & poor coordination – Struggles with balance and movement
- Muscle tightness or weakness – Conditions like low or high muscle tone
- Joint or postural concerns – Including scoliosis or toe walking
- Difficulty with daily activities – Challenges with running, jumping, or playing with peers
Early support leads to stronger outcomes. We’re here to help children and young people move with confidence every step of the way.
Who We Support
Our physiotherapy services are designed for children & young people with:
- Neurological conditions – Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Orthopaedic conditions – Scoliosis, growing pains, postural challenges
- Developmental delays – Autism, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome
- Sports & injury rehabilitation – Support for recovery & return to movement
Not sure if physiotherapy is right for your child? We can help. Book an assessment today.
Hydrotherapy
Therabees offers hydrotherapy sessions in Adelaide’s best pools, providing children with a warm, safe, and supportive environment for movement-based therapy.
Why Choose Hydrotherapy?
- The water reduces joint pressure
- Improves mobility
- Builds strength while making therapy fun and engaging!
Our Approach to Physiotherapy
Not sure if your child needs physiotherapy?
That’s completely okay – many parents feel the same. We’re here to guide you.
Land-based Therapy
Focused strength, balance, and mobility training in a supportive setting
Play-based Therapy
Using games and interactive tasks to build confidence
Water-based Therapy
Movement therapy in warm water to improve flexibility & motor skills
Postural Support
Techniques to address alignment issues like scoliosis or toe-walking
Movement Coaching
Practical skill-building for climbing, jumping, sitting, walking, and running
Family-Focused Planning
Clear goals, regular reviews, and collaboration with caregivers
Meet Our Physiotherapists
Trusted by families across Adelaide
Experienced paediatric physiotherapists
James
Physiotherapist
Lucy
Physiotherapist
Josh
Physiotherapist
FAQs
How do I know if my child might benefit from physiotherapy?
Paediatric physiotherapy may be helpful if your child is having difficulty with movement, balance, strength, posture, coordination, or physical confidence. Parents often contact us when their child is late to reach gross motor milestones, falls more than expected, avoids physical play, walks on their toes, or finds running, jumping, climbing, or keeping up with peers difficult.
What happens in a physiotherapy assessment?
Your child’s first appointment usually includes a phone conversation about your concerns, your child’s medical, developmental history and goals setting. During the second appointment the physiotherapist may look at strength, balance, coordination, mobility, posture, and gross motor skills. At the end, we explain what we have noticed, answer your questions, and talk through practical next steps.
Is it better to wait and see if my child grows out of it?
Sometimes children do catch up with time, but not always. If you are concerned, it is reasonable to seek advice early. Early support can help identify whether your child simply needs monitoring, a few strategies to use at home, or more regular therapy to build skills and confidence.
Can physiotherapy help with toe walking, clumsiness, or poor coordination?
It can help assess these concerns and guide the next steps. Depending on your child’s needs, therapy may focus on strength, balance, body awareness, flexibility, motor planning, and movement practice through play. If another medical review is recommended, we will explain why and help you understand what to do next.
What does physiotherapy for children actually look like?
Paediatric physiotherapy is usually active, practical, and play-based. Sessions may include obstacle courses, balance games, jumping, climbing, strengthening activities, stretches, and movement tasks tailored to your child’s goals. Therapy should feel engaging and achievable, while still targeting the skills your child is working on.
Will I be given activities to do at home?
Yes. Parent involvement is an important part of therapy. We may suggest simple activities, games, or movement ideas to practise at home so your child can build skills between sessions. We aim to make these strategies realistic and easy to fit into daily life.
Can physiotherapy be combined with hydrotherapy?
For some children, yes. Hydrotherapy can be a helpful option when warm water and buoyancy support movement, confidence, strength, or comfort. If hydrotherapy is suitable for your child, we can talk with you about whether it fits your goals and therapy plan.
Do I need a referral for paediatric physiotherapy?
No referral is needed to book privately. Some families are referred by a GP, paediatrician, school, or another therapist. If your child is accessing therapy through a particular funding pathway, we can explain any documents that may be helpful.
Ready to Get Started?
Book an assessment or enquiry call today.
Together, we help children and young people thrive, one step at a time.