Paediatric Physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal Problems in Children

Musculoskeletal problems are more common in children than people think. They can often have a big effect on children as their bodies are still growing and developing. Musculoskeletal problems can also be very restrictive as children are generally very active. At PhysioNeeds we can help to reduce symptoms to get children back to enjoying their sports and activities pain free!

Physiotherapy sessions

Consultations will take 30 minutes depending on your condition. During your initial assessment your physiotherapist will assess and diagnose your condition, as well as discuss your specific goals. All of this will be based on a combination of questions and physical examination. We aim to also start treatment on our first session, as long as this is deemed appropriate.

What conditions do we treat?

• Knee Pain
• Osgood-Schlatters Disease
• Sindling-Larsens Johanssen Syndrome
• Ligament Injuries (ACL/PCL)
• Patellofemoral Instability
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
• Osteochondritis Dissecans

• Back Pain
• Stress Fracture
• Pars Interarticularis Injury
• Scoliosis

• Hip Pain
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
• Perthes Disease

• Ankle Pain
• Severs Disease (Achilles)
• Ankle Sprains

We also have experience of dealing with;

• Muscle Strains
• Fractures
• Hypermobility Syndrome
• Juvenile Arthritis
• Dyspraxia related muscle issues

What sort of treatments do physiotherapists use?

Physiotherapists are trained to assess your condition, diagnose the problem and help you understand what’s wrong. Your treatment plan will take into account your lifestyle, activities and general health.

Here are some common treatment modalities that your physiotherapist may use:

• Individually tailored exercise programmes
• Joint manipulation and mobilisations
• Muscle re-education
• Soft tissue massage
• Acupuncture
• Taping
• Ultrasound/Interferential

Cost of Physiotherapy

Please see our price list page for an outline of our services, treatment times and costs. We do offer a 10% sports club discount. Please ask about this with reception. We accept cash, cheque and credit/debit cards.