Pediatric Physical Therapy at SPOT

At SPOT therapy services our highly trained pediatric Physiotherapist challenge the child in a loving environment, pushing their performance and helping them achieve new developmental milestones. All of our therapists – physical, speech, and occupational—work with each other and with family members to assess each child’s current functioning level informally or formally . Then they create an individualized plan to help each child achieve optimal results. We offer pediatric physical therapy in both traditional and intensive settings.

Our SPOT Approach to Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapy

We compleate a base line assessment to all our clients depending on the needs/diagnosis to follow up physical therapy intervention consisting of specific movement or motor based assessment this includes CPIPS , Posture and functional gait Assessment specific to child needs or diagnosis .. This highly comprehensive method of analysis helps to plan effective treatment in achieving new physical skills or abilities. Our treatment is a specific approach which is fully and 100 percent hands-on ..

Alongside to hands-on approach our Physiotherapist assist clients through scientifically proven approaches this includes sensory-motor based or motor control theories based learning and task oriented approaches through a variety of equipment that support balance activities , transitions and using Multifunctional Therapy Unit, also called the SpiderCage due to the eight support bungees to assist child or client to work in lying , standing or other functional positions .

Traditional Weekly or fortnightly follow up Pediatric Physical Therapy at SPOT SPOT also provides traditional weekly/fortnightly pediatric physical therapy as required if ye child is experiencing or has experienced

Prematurity

Torticollis/Wry Neck (head tilt)

Muscular Dystrophy

Down Syndrome

Spina Bifida

Cerebral Palsy all types and ranges

Stroke or Acquired Brain injury

Delays in developmental milestones

Spino muscular atrophy

Hypotonia (weakness, low tone)

Hypertonia (tightness, high tone)

Gross motor incoordination

Arthrogyposis multiplex congenita

Motor planning difficulties

Gait difficulties

Orthotic concerns

Neurological problems

How SPOT physio can Help Your Child

If you think your child or loved one may benefit from pediatric physical therapy at SPOT, please contact us to create the journey to creating an individualized therapy solution!

If ye are attending SPOT first time an Initial Assessment will be completed to discuss your or child's condition, needs, and goals, which can take approximately 30 mins. During this time we complete a detailed physical assessment, review your medical history, and discuss your home/working environment, thus giving a complete picture of what goals can and should be set as part of your rehabilitation.

We can then offer treatment packages ranging from weekly appointments of an hour max or hrs to bundles of therapy time on request for intensive therapy spread over a number of days/weeks. These packages are specifically built around your needs/goals in order to deliver rehab at the highest suitable level of intensity. This clinically proven concept of high intensity & dosage is something SPOT Physiotherapist could offer on request facilitating precise targeted exercises in a repeatable & fun way, whilst still motivating you, thus helping you child or you achieve your best outcomes.

Assessments

Full PT Comprehensive Assessment

Hypermobility / Low muscle tone functional motor Assessment

CPIPS or Spasticity/Movement Assessment

Basic Neurological Assessment related to muscle tone , posture, alignment and reflexes

Orthotic Assessment for flat feet or high arch

Joint sensory processing assesement with OT

Joint motor coordination assesement with OT