Evidence based physiotherapy assessment and treatment for babies and young children.
Illawarra
Paediatric
Physio
Service
for babies &
young
children
(0-5 years)
Baby Wise Physiotherapy can help babies and young children to develop optimal movement skills. We also aim to provide support and education to parents and carers on how to help their baby or young child to develop muscle strength, balance skills and get in the daily recommended age-appropriate physical activities for good health.
How can physiotherapy help your child?
Baby Wise Physiotherapy works with parents and carers, the child and any other involved health professionals to develop a goal-based physiotherapy program for your child. We will use age appropriate, play activities and strengthening exercises to help your child to develop their movement skills.
Young children who can move well are more confident in active play with their friends and find it easier to keep up healthy daily physical activity levels.
Baby Wise Physiotherapy Wollongong
Baby Wise Physiotherapy can provide
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Goal Based, Play and Movement Activities
Goal focused, specific, play based physiotherapy treatment that is age appropriate for your child.
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Education
Education and advice to parents and carers to help their child lead a happy, healthy and active life.
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Equipment prescription
Standing frames, walking aides, advice on baby carriers and useful baby equipment to assist motor development.
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Collaboration
Collaboration with other health professionals, child care providers and other important people involved in your child's life.
About me
Samantha Stephens
Over 25 years physiotherapy experience working with babies and young children in the public health and private services in Sydney and Wollongong.
FAQs
Is Baby Wise Physiotherapy NDIS Registered?
No, we are not registered with the NDIS, but we can see your child if you have chosen to be self-managed or plan-managed.
What do I need to have to prepare for my appointment?
If you have a referral, your child's blue book, medical test results or letters from other health professionals involved in your child's care, this will be very helpful for your physiotherapist at your child's first appointment.
How long will my child need physiotherapy services?
This is a very common question and is difficult to answer. It depends on many factors including the type and severity of problem and how dedicated you are to your child's home practice. Some children only need to attend the initial assessment and no ongoing physiotherapy is required. Some children will need to attend regularly for a few months and some children may need therapy indefinitely. Your physiotherapist will be able to provide you with an estimate of how long physiotherapy may be required at your child's first appointment.
What age children does Baby Wise Physiotherapy see?
Baby Wise Physiotherapy sees newborn babies and young children up to five years of age.