Scoot Paediatric Physiotherapy
Conditions
At Scoot Paediatric Therapy we offer comprehensive care for children facing various conditions.
From developmental delays and neurological disorders to orthopedic and hypermobility issues, our experienced team is dedicated to supporting your child’s unique needs. We are here to provide personalised physiotherapy services that promote and enhance mobility, function, social participation, and overall well-being.
Why you may need Paediatric Physiotherapy
Every child develops at their own pace, but sometimes parents or caregivers notice things that raise questions about their child’s movement, coordination, or participation. At Scoot Paediatric Therapy, we work with babies, children, adolescents who may be experiencing:
Developmental concerns
- Delays in reaching milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling, or walking
- Challenges in performing fundamental motor skills such as jumping, hopping, changing direction, aiming, catching or climbing
- Difficulty keeping up with same age peers in any of the above areas.
Hypermobility-related difficulties
- Extra flexible joints which may be causing concerning postures or resting positions or gait / movement differences
- Complaints of aches and pains, especially after activity
- Tiring quickly during walking, play or sport (reduced endurance)
- Reduced body awareness and increased falls
- Joint sprains, subluxations, dislocations OR a family history of these concerns.
Coordination and participation challenges
- Struggling to complete activities such as throwing and catching, sport participation, riding a bike with confidence, fluidity and consistency.
- Difficulty keeping up with peers in physical pursuits such as PE, running, tag, sport, bike riding etc
- Avoiding / withdrawing from more physically demanding activities such as playgrounds, tag, sports, or PE
- Their Body doesn’t seem to ‘move’ or ‘function’ the same as their peers when completing physical activities.
Deconditioning and low activity levels
- Limited endurance, often preferring sedentary play
- Getting tired easily when walking, climbing stairs, or during active play
- Reduced confidence or reluctance to join in with group activities and development of a negative relationship with exercise and movement
- Complaints of pains following physical activity
Musculoskeletal and sporting injuries
- Pain, swelling, or reduced movement after an injury
- Recurrent sprains or strains
- Ongoing aches that don’t improve with rest
- Growing pains
- Post fracture or surgery rehabilitation and return to activity or sport
Neurodivergence AND concerns/challenges with:
- Movement differences compared to peers that are limiting participation
- Falling behind in physical activities, sports, or extra curricular activities
- Deconditioning or pains especially after physical activity
- Challenges with planning or coordinating movements which are making participation or activities of interest more challenging
- Negative association with movement and physical activity
Sensory processing differences
- Sensitivity to certain textures, sounds, or movements
- Seeking or avoiding certain types of play (e.g. spinning, climbing, or rough play)
- Difficulty staying focused in busy environments
Torticollis and plagiocephaly (in babies)
- A preference for turning their head to one side
- Flattening of the head shape
- Neck or trunk being stiff or tilted
- Difficulty with tummy time or looking around equally to both sides
Other conditions
Other conditions causing global developmental delays or participation challenges such as genetic disorders, cerebral palsy and other medical conditions affecting the nervous system, coordination, and muscle control.
Developmental concerns
- Delays in reaching milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling, or walking
- Challenges in performing fundamental motor skills such as jumping, hopping, changing direction, aiming, catching or climbing
- Difficulty keeping up with same age peers in any of the above areas.
Hypermobility-related difficulties
- Extra flexible joints which may be causing concerning postures or resting positions or gait / movement differences
- Complaints of aches and pains, especially after activity
- Tiring quickly during walking, play or sport (reduced endurance)
- Reduced body awareness and increased falls
- Joint sprains, subluxations, dislocations OR a family history of these concerns.
Coordination and participation challenges
- Struggling to complete activities such as throwing and catching, sport participation, riding a bike with confidence, fluidity and consistency.
- Difficulty keeping up with peers in physical pursuits such as PE, running, tag, sport, bike riding etc
- Avoiding / withdrawing from more physically demanding activities such as playgrounds, tag, sports, or PE
- Their Body doesn’t seem to ‘move’ or ‘function’ the same as their peers when completing physical activities.
Deconditioning and low activity levels
- Limited endurance, often preferring sedentary play
- Getting tired easily when walking, climbing stairs, or during active play
- Reduced confidence or reluctance to join in with group activities and development of a negative relationship with exercise and movement
- Complaints of pains following physical activity
Musculoskeletal and sporting injuries
- Pain, swelling, or reduced movement after an injury
- Recurrent sprains or strains
- Ongoing aches that don’t improve with rest
- Growing pains
- Post fracture or surgery rehabilitation and return to activity or sport
Neurodivergence AND concerns/challenges with
- Movement differences compared to peers that are limiting participation
- Falling behind in physical activities, sports, or extra curricular activities
- Deconditioning or pains especially after physical activity
- Challenges with planning or coordinating movements which are making participation or activities of interest more challenging
- Negative association with movement and physical activity
Sensory processing differences
- Sensitivity to certain textures, sounds, or movements
- Seeking or avoiding certain types of play (e.g. spinning, climbing, or rough play)
- Difficulty staying focused in busy environments
Torticollis and plagiocephaly (in babies)
- A preference for turning their head to one side
- Flattening of the head shape
- Neck or trunk being stiff or tilted
- Difficulty with tummy time or looking around equally to both sides
Other Conditions
Other conditions causing global developmental delays or participation challenges such as genetic disorders, cerebral palsy and other medical conditions affecting the nervous system, coordination, and muscle control.
Our Approach
You do not need a diagnosis to attend, nor will you necessarily leave with one. Often it is a combination of genetics, lifestyle factors, relationship with exercise and activity, and opportunity to move that impacts how a child grows and develops. You know your child best, so our purpose at Scoot is to work with you to identify the presence and influence of these potential contributing factors and help to make positive steps towards your goals by addressing these aspects, together.
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