We will conduct a thorough and holistic assessment of your child or young person’s physical and developmental progress and needs before we start any treatment.

• Individual and class exercise programs for strengthening, stretching, balance, co-ordination and other physical skills including walking, bikes, conductive education and Perceptual Motor Programs (PMP)
• Rehabilitation programs following surgery or other medical intervention (e.g. Botox injection, Oncology treatment, Single Event Multilevel Surgery) in hospital e.g. Royal Children’s Hospital, Monash Medical Centre, Angliss Hospital

• Educational in-services to staff, family and carers about specific conditions and interventions
• Training to teachers and school staff in physiotherapy techniques and programs
• Manual handling assessments and training
• School transport assessments
• Guidance and information on manual handling needs, specialised seating, modification of PE or camp programs to allow optimal participation and specialised physiotherapy programs e.g. orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation, respiratory interventions such as bubble PEP (Positive Expiratory Pressure) etc.

• Help to source funding for therapy and specialised equipment
• Help to complete Educational Needs Questionnaires (ENQs) in order to seek funding through the Program for Students with a Disability (PSD).

• Liaison with teachers and relevant others (paediatricians, GPs, maternal & child health staff, psychologists, speech therapists, child care workers etc.) is part of the service and will take place throughout the assessment and treatment process. Your permission will always be sought first
• Joint sessions with other health professionals
• Liaison to ensure a smooth transition between services e.g. kinder or early intervention services to school, school to adult services

Please contact Just4Kids Physiotherapy for a quote for your physiotherapy needs or for further information about our services.