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Nest Children's Physiotherapy.
Children are not little just little adults - they require Physiotherapists with training, skills and experience targeted to their developing needs. Our Paediatric Physiotherapy team provides just that. They only treat kids, as it is not only what they are trained to do - they are passionate about doing it well and tailoring their therapy to make sure that each child reaches their potential to grow, move, play and learn.
Nest’s dedicated children’s therapy rooms are a child and family friendly space for your child to achieve their physiotherapy goals. For younger children we incorporate play to make physio fun and our groups are a great addition to your child’s therapy.
And because we understand families, home, school and day-care visits can be arranged where necessary. We provide services to NDIS participants who are Self-Managed. For further information about accessing services under the NDIS please contact our friendly reception team.
Our experienced children’s physiotherapists can assist you with:
Developmental and coordination concerns / healthy baby checks
Injuries and growth related pain / sports injuries / Pre-Pointe assessments
Hypermobility and connective tissue conditions
Chronic and complex disabilities
Orthopaedic conditions such as club foot, torticollis and hip dysplasia
Fracture casting and splinting / orthopaedic rehabilitation
Welcoming a new little person is an exciting time for parents. As part of our comprehensive post-natal care program our experienced Paediatric Physiotherapists will provide you with advice on:
Positioning and swaddling
Tummy time
Movement development assessment and education
Early identification and management of orthopaedic and positional conditions such as club foot, hip dysplasia and mis-shapen heads
Special care of premature infants
Assessments are ideally performed between 6 and 12 weeks of age
Transitioning to Pointe work is an exciting time in a young ballet dancer’s life. It is important that they physically prepared. It is recommended to have an assessment before beginning, or soon after commencing pointe work.
A Pre-Pointe Assessment is performed by Physiotherapist who is trained to understand paediatric biomechanics and dance requirements.
Based on this assessment we provide recommendations to ensure a successful and safe transition to pointe work in collaboration with a student’s dance teacher.
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that can develop during significant growth periods such as adolescence. It is particularly common in teenage girls and is often detected from 10-12 years. Early identification is critical to allow for timely management.
Physiotherapists are able to assess for scoliosis. A thorough assessment involves:
Physical examination of the spine and any contributing factors
Referral for imaging and liaison with medical specialists if required
Scoliosis specific exercise therapy programs
Scoliosis is no longer screened at schools so it is important to seek advice from your health care professional.