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With pediatric physiotherapy, a child can develop certain skills more quickly than if they were to do it on their own.
After completing the physiotherapy education, the therapist specialized in the motor development and musculoskeletal system of children. Pediatric physiotherapy provides targeted care for children aged 0-18 years, helping them to better develop their senses and motor skills. Movement issues can affect social and emotional functioning. Pediatric physiotherapy helps children recover motorically faster and participate in their environment.
In children, growth and development play a significant role during treatment. Early intervention is essential for optimal development and the restoration of well-being. By applying pediatric physiotherapy early on in a playful manner, the therapist can help a child so they can develop optimally and feel comfortable in their own body.
An intake always takes place for pediatric physiotherapy to gain clarity about the issues and concerns involved. The pediatric physiotherapist observes and examines your child to get a comprehensive understanding of your child’s abilities and motor skills level. The physiotherapist considers the child’s age, condition, developmental stage, and environmental factors that influence movement behavior.
Afterward, the findings from the observation and examination discussed with you and, if applicable, the referring doctor or teacher. If necessary, a treatment plan with goals will created. Contact with parents/caregivers and other individuals who play a key role in the child’s immediate environment is an essential part of the treatment.
You usually referred by your general practitioner, the doctor at the child health clinic, or a pediatrician. You can also go directly to a pediatric physiotherapist for advice or treatment without a referral, for example, if you are concerned because your child is lagging compared to peers. For pediatric physiotherapy, the first eighteen treatments covered by health insurance under the basic insurance, so there is no out-of-pocket cost for you (up to 18 years old). Check with our locations to see where you can go for physiotherapy for children.
You can make an appointment by phone from Monday till Thursday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. and on Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
