Paediatric Physiotherapist in Batemans Bay
Enabling people to live life to the fullest.
What a Paediatric Physiotherapist does
Paediatric Physiotherapists are movement specialists for babies, children and adolescents. Therapy aims to promote healthy growth, optimal gross motor development and minimise the effects of physical and sensory impairments so that children are able to reach their unique potential.
We form part of your child's overall health program
Our highly skilled clinicians work closely alongside a team of Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists utilising standardised assessment tools and research based innovative therapy programs to meet your child’s goals.
Our Physiotherapists will network with your professional healthcare team such like Peadiatricians, Orthopaedic & Neuro Specialists, Podiatrists, Orthotists, Occupational therapists, Speech Pathologists, Behaviour Therapists & Psychologists to ensure the best possible treatment outcomes for your child.
The importance of early intervention in Paediatrics
The connections in a baby’s brain which are foundations for learning, behavior and health are most adaptable in the first three years of life.
Therefore, early intervention services can assist in identifying areas of concern and change a child’s developmental trajectory and life outcomes.
Children's age groups treated by Optimum
Optimum Health Solutions have customised treatment programs and facilities to cater for all ages of children.
- 0-2 years – babies & infants
- 2-5 years – Toddlers and pre-school children
- 5-17 years – school age children
Treatment methods centred around the needs of your child
- Play based therapy
- Sensory Motor therapy
- Balance and co-ordination training
- Gait retraining and analysis of gross motor movement patterns
- Pain management
- Respiratory therapy including manual techniques and use of devices
- Splinting and casting as well as orthotic prescription
- Prescription of walking aids, gait retainers and standing frames
- Hydrotherapy Programs
- Assessment and prescription of support garments – Second Skin and Theratogs
- Family and carer education on handling and positioning
Benefits of Paediatric physiotherapy Treatment
- Assist children with physical, sensory, cognitive, communicative and behavioral limitations engage and participate at home, school or in the playground.
- Opportunities to develop coordination and balance and improve strength and endurance
- Improved ability to move around and explore the environment through walking or equipment
- Greater participation and achievement in sport and active play
- Management of muscle tightness, joint stiffness and contractures
- Achieving gross and fine motor milestones
- Develop motor planning skills
Conditions Treated by Paediatric physiotherapy
- Babies who have difficulty with tummy time, rolling, sitting, crawling and walking • Babies with Talipies or flat spots on their head
- Toddlers and children with pigeon toes, bow legs, knock knees or flat feet.
- Children who have difficulties with coordination, balance, walking and running
- Sport related injuries
- Poor core and trunk strength
- Scoliosis
- Traumatic or acquired brain injuries
- Cerebral Palsy
Designed around your needs
State-of-the-art studios, safe in-home treatment and easy to use teleconference facilities. No matter your child’s needs we have your treatment covered.
In Studio
In Home
TeleHealth
We’re passionate about helping
Our mission is to enable people to live life to the fullest. All of our staff possess excellence in academic training, using research-based evidence for all our programs.
Fully accessible, state-of-the-art facilities
With the latest equipment in proven, well designed, fun and versatile spaces allows us to deliver customised treatment plans for children.
Optimum Health Solutions Batemans Bay
3/34 Orient St, Batemans Bay NSW 2536
- Monday to Friday: 6am - 8pm
- Saturday: 7am - 12pm
Flexible Payment, Referral & Rebate Options
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Optimum is a registered NDIS provider. We cater to all disabilities and our services can be funded from eligible NDIS Plans.
All Major Private Health Funds
Private health funds provide rebates for all Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy services under extras cover.
Service Australia (Medicare)
Referrals from GP’s for Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plans and Diabetes Health Plans are accepted.
WorkCover
WorkCover referrals from GP’s or case managers, specialists, rehab providers and allied health providers are accepted.
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
All veterans are entitled to Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, OT & Dietetic services through DVA as a holder of a white or gold card. A D904 form is required.