Paediatric Physio That Supports Kids to Thrive
Helping children move better, grow stronger and feel more confident
At St Leonards Physiotherapy, our paediatric physio team supports babies, children, and adolescents with movement and developmental concerns. Every child is unique, and our approach is tailored to suit each child’s developmental needs. Using fun, engaging, and play-based assessments, we identify challenges in areas such as strength, balance, coordination, and mobility. We believe therapy for kids should be effective and enjoyable—building skills and confidence through play.
Experienced Child Physio Services in St Leonards
Our experienced child physiotherapists are highly trained in a wide range of childhood conditions and developmental concerns. Each therapist is a member of the Paediatric Physiotherapy Group, staying up to date with current best practices and the latest research. This ensures your child receives high-quality, evidence-based care, guided by a personalised treatment plan developed specifically for their goals.
We offer flexible therapy options, including in-clinic sessions, home visits, preschool visits, and community-based therapy. This makes our physio for kids services accessible and adaptable to your family’s needs. We also involve parents, carers, and educators in the process to create a collaborative, supportive environment that enhances your child’s progress in and outside of sessions.
Our goal is to not only improve your child’s physical development but also support their confidence, self-esteem, independence, and overall well-being—because a happy child is a thriving child.
Preschool Group Therapy Program
Is your little one aged 3 to 5 and finding it tricky to keep up with play, movement, or group activities?
Our Preschool Group Therapy Program at St Leonards Physiotherapy is here to help build the strong foundations kids need for confident movement, play, and participation. Led by our experienced paediatric physiotherapist Holly Wright, this fun and supportive small-group class focuses on helping children develop their gross motor skills.
Frequently asked questions
Areas we commonly assist with:
Our paediatric physiotherapists work with children experiencing a range of conditions and movement concerns, including:
- General gross motor developmental delay
- Joint hypermobility
- Clumsiness and coordination difficulties
- Connective tissue disorders
- Gait abnormalities
- Developmental hip dysplasia (including harness fitting and monitoring)
- Postural concerns (e.g. limp, limb length discrepancies, bowed legs, pronating feet, knock knees, in-toeing, toe walking, tight hamstrings)
- Rehabilitation following fractures
- Growing pains
- Congenital orthopaedic conditions (e.g. positional talipes)
- Orthopaedic rehabilitation
- Torticollis
- Neurological conditions
- Delayed developmental milestones
- Asymmetrical head shape / plagiocephaly
- Musculoskeletal and sports injuries in children
- Post-operative rehabilitation following paediatric surgery (e.g. tendon release)
- Splinting and casting
- Shoe and footwear assessments
What does treatment involve?
Once we’ve assessed what’s going on, your physiotherapist will tailor a treatment plan to suit your child’s needs, goals, and lifestyle. This may include:
- Play therapy
- Hands-on manual therapy and joint mobilisation
- Targeted exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, or control
- Advice on biomechanics, posture and movement
- Gait retraining or orthotic guidance where relevant
- Education and strategies for managing symptoms between sessions
- Taping, bracing, footwear recommendations and ergonomic advice
- Support with long-term lifestyle or activity changes
Why choose us?
Our paediatric physiotherapy team takes the time to understand your child’s individual needs, movement patterns and day-to-day challenges, not just the symptoms that brought them in. Whether your child is recovering from an injury, experiencing developmental concerns or needing support with movement and physical activity, our approach focuses on evidence-based care tailored to their goals and stage of development.
If you’re looking for experienced paediatric physiotherapy support in St Leonards, our team is here to help.
