Scoot | Eltham Kids, Baby & Infant Physiotherapy Clinic

Scoot Paediatric Physiotherapy

Conditions

At Scoot Paediatric Physiotherapy 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.

Assessment

You may be concerned that your child is not as coordinated or does not seem to be moving as well as their age matched peers.

They may be showing a dislike of exercise or seem disheartened by PE/sporting activities. If you are concerned that your child’s development is not progressing as it should be, we highly recommend booking a session with our Physiotherapist, Nick. An initial assessment will set your mind at ease by identifying issues if any, and what you can do to help.

We know that most conditions have multiple contributing factors which need to be addressed to achieve the best results. Our highly skilled physiotherapist Nick utilises evidence-based assessment methods to identify these contributing factors and develops a personalised treatment plan to address your child’s specific needs.

Treatment

Treatment may involve a combination of functional strengthening, task specific training, education, balance and co-ordination training, sensorimotor integration, manual therapy and CME.

This physiotherapy treatment is prescribed and facilitated to improve motor skills, strength, coordination, and overall physical function. Nick works closely with families to ensure a collaborative and supportive environment, empowering children to reach their full potential and to develop and enhance their joy of movement, bringing with it all the health benefits of a more active lifestyle. Our goal is to provide effective and compassionate care that promotes optimal development and improve the quality of life for every child we treat.

Common Conditions

We treat a wide range of conditions in children. Some of the common categories of conditions include:

Developmental Delays: Physiotherapists assist children with delayed motor skills displayed for example, in children who are not rolling, tolerating tummy time, crawling, walking or climbing at an age-appropriate level. We can help children to reach their developmental milestones.
Hypermobility and connective tissue related challenges such as pain, fatigue, dysautonomia, weakness and poor posture.
Coordination and participation challenges arising from weakness, poor endurance, deconditioning, negative relationship with exercise and reduced motor ability These are commonly noticed in conditions such as Developmental Coordination disorder (DCD).
Orthopedic Conditions and abnormalities: Gait pattern abnormalities such as limps, intoeing or unusual running styles, musculoskeletal issues like sports injuries, fractures, and postural abnormalities.
Sensory processing disorder (SPD).
Neurodivergence leading to motor delays (ADHD, ASD, DCD).
Torticollis and plagiocephaly: Head tilt caused by tightening of neck muscles (torticollis) and flat spot on head (Plagiocephaly) commonly due to positioning difficulties and intrauterine positioning.
Other conditions causing global developmental delays 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. Our job at Scoot is to work with you to identify the presence and influence of these potential contributing factors and make positive steps towards your goals by addressing these aspects.