Physio for kids
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Physiotherapy Assessment
A thorough assessment to evaluate a child's physical abilities, limitations, and areas of concern. We use a tailored combination of standardized tests, one-to-one observations, and professional paediatric evaluations.
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Telehealth Appointments
We also offer support via telehealth. This is determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Tailored Physio Supports
We offer professional, tailored Physiotherapy support for children at home, daycare, school, or in our rooms in Yamba.
What is paediatric physiotherapy?
Paediatric physiotherapy is a professional branch of physiotherapy that focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating children with various physical conditions, injuries, or developmental delays.
Paediatric physiotherapists have undergone additional extensive training to work with children with complex care needs.
Paediatric physiotherapists work with children from infancy through adolescence, supporting them to achieve their goals.
Because children are not tiny adults.
Working with children requires a different approach to working with adults.
Children are unique in their physiology and undergo several rapid periods of growth. Children are resilient and more adaptable to change. Their bodies are susceptible to different injuries than adults.
Although most physiotherapists can assist children with basic care needs, expertise, knowledge and skills are needed to provide safe, effective, and fun support for children with more complex needs.
Your child deserves the best care - focused care.
– Nicolien Haafwee.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (2013) Master of Paediatric Physiotherapy (2023)
Nicolien has over a decade of experience working as a physiotherapist with children. She has worked in various care settings, including rehabilitation centres, not-for-profits, and private practice.
Nicolien has been awarded the title Paediatric Physiotherapist by The Australian Physiotherapy Association in 2023 following her Masters of Advanced Paediatric Care at Monash University.
effective and fun physio for kids of all ages.
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