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Babies and Toddlers
Babies often need a little help getting started. A few areas of concern for parents are:
- Plagiocephaly (flat head)
- Torticollis (tight neck muscles)
- Gross motor delay (e.g. not sitting/rolling, not yet walking)
- Delayed walking
- Toe walking
- Low muscle tone
- Talipes (club foot)
- Unique gait patterns – bow legged, pigeon-toed, uncoordinated run
- Chromosomal deletions/genetic disorders
Neurological Conditions
Movement difficulties are highly preventable in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Risk of movement difficulties was identified in 87% of children with ASD aged 5-15 years. Gross motor delay was more prominent in older children, which is why early intervention is so important.
Neurological conditions may also cause poor balance, coordination, and gross motor delay.
Areas that we can provide assistance are:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Cerebral palsy
- Brain injury/stroke
- Spina bifida
Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Sports injuries
- Back and neck pain
- Growing pains – Sever’s disease, Osgood Schlatter’s Disease
- Rehabilitation post fractures or post-surgery
- Tight/stiff muscles
- Hypermobility
Movement and Coordination
Why are movement and coordination important?
Participation in sports, keeping up with peers, and posture control are all enhanced by age appropriate movement and coordination skills. Trouble with learning skills like catching and throwing, riding a bike or running doesn’t mean your child is lazy, just that they might need a little extra time to develop.
What areas can be helped with physiotherapy?
- Gait analysis – in toeing and out toeing, tip toe walking, flat feet, unusual stride
- Frequent falling, feet pointing inwards
- Core strengthening
- Global developmental delay
- Hand-eye coordination
- Sport specific skills
- Balancing – static and dynamic
- Upper limb strengthening
- Play-with-purpose
Gross Motor Milestones
If you are concerned that your child may be having difficulty reaching their milestones please see our Gross Motor Skills milestones for an idea of age appropriate skills for children.
You can also see this comprehensive Gross Motor Development chart developed by Kid Sense.