Children’s Physiotherapy
Children's Physiotherapy
Does your child complain of pain?
Are you worried that it is not getting better on its own? Or is it stopping them from doing their regular activities?
Does your child’s walk look strange? Do you worry about the shape of their legs or feet?
Has your child suffered an injury in sport?
Specialist Physiotherapy For Children In Ipswich
Children are not just small adults – their bodies are growing and developing, and this can cause a unique set of problems that adults simply cannot have. Treating babies and children requires specialist knowledge and skills; the Physiotherapists at Alpha Physiotherapy are experts in this area and love working with children and their families. We understand that parents are naturally concerned about the health and wellbeing of their children, and we are here to offer help, advice and the correct management to get your child back on track.
At Alpha Physiotherapy, we are specialists in musculoskeletal (bone and muscle) conditions. For further information on what we treat, please see below for a small selection, or get in touch with us for a free telephone consultation to see if we can meet your needs.
A Small Selection Of What We Treat:
- Muscle/joint pain including back pain
- Growing pains and growth-related problems
- Sports injuries
- Hypermobility
- Pre/Post-surgery
- Post fracture
- Scoliosis*
- Foot position problems including Clubfoot talipes equinovarus (CTEV)*
- Gait problems (e.g. toe walking, intoeing)*
N.B. This is not an exhaustive list; please contact us if you would like a free telephone consultation to see if we can help your child.
* Please book in with Lyndsey for these concerns.
What will happen at an appointment for my child?
The Physiotherapist will complete an assessment of the area in question and provide a plan of treatment at the first appointment.
Treatment may include advice and exercises where appropriate. Hands-on treatment is used in older children, as is taping if needed. We can also discuss and assess for insoles if necessary.
Wearing or bringing suitable clothing (shorts for leg problems) is very helpful. In younger children, feel free to bring any toys or books that they like.
If your child is shy or becomes upset, don’t worry, we are used to it! We are very friendly and work hard to help both the child and carers feel comfortable.
