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Newborns, Kids & Teens

Is your child suffering from pain or injury?

Or would you like to improve your child’s posture or coordination? Good news – we love helping kids and teens!

At Wisdom Physiotherapy, we work with families to develop practical and realistic treatment plans that suit your child’s needs.

Sometimes it can be difficult for children to tell you exactly where it hurts

Children & adolescent muscle tissues are often weaker than adults, therefore it can take longer for them to recover from an injury.

If your child or teen regularly complains of sore knees, hips, ankles or muscle pain, then they may benefit from a physiotherapy assessment. All of our Physiotherapists can assess and (gently) treat a range of conditions including:

Sports injuries – sprains and strains
Headache management
Hyper-mobility and connective tissue disorders
Poor posture, core stability or balance
Strength training & injury prevention
Foot concerns e.g. toe walking
Growing pains

Additional paediatric issues treated by Physiotherapist Courtney Lethridge:

Movement disorders (coordination problems, hypermobility)
Gait abnormalities (in-toeing, out-toeing, knock knees, toe walking)
Orthopaedic conditions including growing pains, Osgood Schlatter, Severs disease
Torticollis (neck muscle shortening) and Plagiocephaly (flattening of the head)
Club foot and flat feet
Brachial Plexus Injury

At Wisdom Physiotherapy, we can modify your child’s activities to keep them participating in the things they enjoy. Our programs focus on self-management tools, guided by parents and guardians.

We also correspond with coaches and teachers to ensure we achieve the best management of your child’s injury.

To get started, book an initial appointment with one of our experienced physiotherapists.

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Paediatric Physiotherapists:

Courtney Lethridge

Physiotherapist

Zeke Okley

Physiotherapist

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Physiotherapy for kids

Paediatric physiotherapists are experts in child development and conditions that are likely to adversely impact babies and growing children.

Growing Pains

Growing pains unfortunately can be a limiting experience for kids as their bodies go through growth spurts. Knowing the common symptoms that physiotherapy can assist with can be helpful in getting the right care early.

Torticollis – What is it and how can physio help?

Torticollis is caused by shortening and tightening of the rope-like muscle (sternocleidomastoid) that attaches from the back of the ear to the collar bone on one side of the neck. It may cause your baby to hold their head to one side or have difficulty turning their head

Common Netball Injuries

While some netball injuries and collisions are inevitable, there is a lot of pain that netballers put up with that they don’t have to. If you feel like your ankle or knee is being held together by a roll of tape every game, then it may be time to see one of our physiotherapists.

In-toeing, knock knees and bow legs – children’s walking issues

During the early years, there can be some obvious abnormalities in children's gait (walking style) like in-toeing or out-toeing. . While many of these are quite common and can correct themselves on their own, some require physiotherapy assessment and treatment.

Common Netball Injuries

While some netball injuries and collisions are inevitable, there is a lot of pain that netballers put up with that they don’t have to. If you feel like your ankle or knee is being held together by a roll of tape every game, then it may be time to see one of our physiotherapists.

Good Posture and a Healthy Spine Start in Childhood

It is easier to maintain good postural habits in children than it is to fix the problems they cause in adulthood. It is important to have good posture in order to: 1) Use your muscles and ligaments properly without increased strain or tension 2) Make sure you don’t experience pain or fatigue 3) Prevent long-term issues from developing 4) Keep you looking great!

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Newborns, Kids & Teens