Newborn to teen
Paediatric physiotherapy
From a baby with a flat-shaped head, to a toddler who hasn't started walking, to a 14-year-old with knee pain after fast growth, paediatric physio sees the whole arc of childhood. Our team treats both ends of paeds, with the same warmth either way.
Who we help
Conditions and concerns we treat.
Babies (0-12 months)
- Plagiocephaly (flat head) and torticollis
- Tummy-time tolerance and head control
- Rolling, sitting and gross-motor milestones
- Settling and positioning for reflux
- Hip dysplasia post-harness review
Toddlers and pre-school (1-5 years)
- Walking delays and toe-walking
- Gross-motor coordination concerns
- Hypermobility and frequent falls
- Early gait and posture changes
- Developmental coordination disorder
School-aged kids (5-12)
- Sports and growing-pain injuries
- Sever's heel pain and Osgood-Schlatter knee pain
- Coordination and PE struggles
- Posture and back-pack-related discomfort
Teens (13-18)
- Sports injuries, knees, ankles, shoulders, back
- Stress fractures and overuse injuries
- Post-concussion management
- Strength and conditioning for sport
- Return-to-sport rehabilitation
What to expect
Your first appointment.
Family-paced first visit
Initial appointments are 45-60 minutes. We meet your child at their pace, on the floor with babies, through play with toddlers, and with respect for autonomy with teens.
Parent involved, not sidelined
You know your child best. We share what we're observing, why it matters, and how to incorporate the work into the rhythm of your day, not as another homework chore.
Coordinated care
When other specialists are involved (paediatrician, OT, speech, GP) we'll happily liaise (with your consent) so everyone's working towards the same goals.
Who you'll see
Practitioners with this niche.
We match you to the clinician whose interests fit your condition.
Ready to book?
Book online below, or give us a call. We usually have appointments within 1-2 days.
FAQs
Common questions.
Are you a registered NDIS provider?
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Forward Health is not a registered NDIS provider, but we welcome plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants. If you're agency-managed (NDIA-managed), you'll need to see a registered provider. We can recommend one if helpful.
Can I claim through my health fund?
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Yes, paediatric physiotherapy is claimable under physio cover with every major fund. We're HCF preferred provider and Medibank preferred provider for physio.
My GP wants my baby to see a physio for their flat head, what do I bring?
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Just yourself, your bub, and any GP notes if you have them. We'll assess plagiocephaly type and severity, check for torticollis, and give you specific positioning and tummy-time strategies.
Can older kids come on their own?
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From around age 14, sure, though we recommend a parent attend the first appointment. For younger kids, a parent or guardian needs to be present throughout.
Do you write reports for school or NDIS?
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Yes. Reports take time, so we charge separately for them. We'll discuss what's needed and provide a quote before starting.
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