Every child deserves the opportunity to move freely, play confidently, and participate fully in activities they love. Our paediatric physiotherapy services support children through:

• Developmental delays in crawling, walking, or coordination

• Sports injuries and activity-related pain

• Neurological conditions including cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy

• Post-injury rehabilitation after fractures or surgery

• Chronic pain conditions affecting movement and participation

Our Child-Centred Approach

Play-Based Assessment and Treatment

We make physiotherapy fun! Our sessions incorporate games, activities, and play that children enjoy while achieving therapeutic goals. This keeps children engaged, motivated, and looking forward to their appointments.

Family-Centred Care

Parents and carers are essential partners in treatment. We involve families in:

• Goal setting that matters to your family

• Education about your child's condition

• Home exercise programs that fit into daily routines

• Strategies for supporting development at home and school

Evidence-Based Practice

All our paediatric physiotherapy interventions are grounded in current research and best practice guidelines, ensuring your child receives the most effective treatment available.

Developmental Conditions We Support

Our physiotherapists have extensive experience working with children who have developmental conditions, helping them build strength, coordination, and confidence.

Motor Development Delays

Supporting children who are:

• Late to reach milestones like rolling, crawling, or walking

• Showing difficulty with balance and coordination

• Struggling with gross motor skills (running, jumping, climbing)

• Experiencing challenges with fine motor control

Cerebral Palsy

Comprehensive cerebral palsy physiotherapy including:

• Improving muscle strength and flexibility

• Developing better movement patterns

• Maximizing independence in daily activities

• Equipment assessment and prescription

• Gait training and mobility support

Muscular Dystrophy

Supporting children with muscular dystrophy through:

• Maintaining muscle strength and function

• Preventing contractures and deformities

• Mobility aids assessment

• Respiratory physiotherapy techniques

• Family education and support

Coordination Disorders (DCD)

Helping children with Developmental Coordination Disorder improve:

• Balance and stability

• Movement planning and execution

• Sports and playground skills

• Confidence in physical activities

Sports Injuries and Growing Pains

Active children often experience injuries and pain as they grow. Our sports injury physiotherapy for kids helps them recover safely and return to the activities they love.

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

• Ankle sprains from soccer, netball, basketball

• Knee injuries including Osgood-Schlatter disease

• Shoulder injuries from swimming, gymnastics

• Growth plate injuries

• Muscle strains and ligament sprains

• Overuse injuries from repetitive sports training

Growing Pains and Adolescent Conditions

Sever's Disease (Heel Pain)

Sever's disease physiotherapy for children experiencing:

• Heel pain during or after activity

• Difficulty participating in sports

• Limping or altered walking patterns

Our treatment includes:

• Stretching and strengthening exercises

• Activity modification guidance

• Footwear and orthotic advice

• Gradual return-to-sport protocols

Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)

Support for children with knee pain including:

• Pain management strategies

• Quadriceps strengthening exercises

• Load management during growth spurts

• Sport-specific rehabilitation

NDIS Paediatric Physiotherapy

As a registered NDIS provider, we offer specialized NDIS physiotherapy for children with disabilities. Our goal is to help every child achieve their maximum potential for independence and participation.

How We Help NDIS Participants

• Functional mobility training for home, school, and community

• Equipment prescription including wheelchairs, walkers, orthoses

• Gross motor skill development

• Posture and seating assessment

• Falls prevention and safety

• School participation support

• Transition planning (early intervention to school-age, adolescence to adulthood)

We work collaboratively with:

• Support coordinators

• Occupational therapists

• Speech pathologists

• Teachers and school staff

• Other allied health professionals

📞 Call (03) 9998 7493 to Discuss Your NDIS Plan

Home Visit Paediatric Physiotherapy

We understand that bringing your child to a clinic isn't always possible or practical. That's why we offer mobile paediatric physiotherapy services across Melbourne.

Home Visits Are Ideal For:

• Early intervention with infants and toddlers

• Children with complex medical needs

• NDIS participants requiring in-home support

• Families with transport challenges

• Children who are more comfortable at home

Benefits of Home-Based Care:

• Assessment in your child's natural environment

• Family involvement in every session

• Practical strategies using toys and equipment you already have

• Reduced stress for children who find clinics overwhelming

Funding Options for Paediatric Physiotherapy

We make quality paediatric care accessible through multiple funding options:

Private Health Insurance

Many private health insurers cover paediatric physiotherapy under extras cover. We offer:

• On-the-spot claiming via HICAPS

• Detailed invoices for claiming

• Reduced out-of-pocket costs

NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)

We are a registered NDIS provider for:

• Self-managed participants

• Plan-managed participants

• Agency-managed participants (with approval)

Medicare (Chronic Disease Management Plan)

Children with chronic conditions may access up to 5 allied health sessions annually through a GP referral under Medicare's:

• Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan

• Team Care Arrangement (TCA)

Why Families in Melbourne's East Trust Fisio Moves

• Child-centred approach – Every session is tailored to your child's interests and abilities

• Play-based therapy – Fun activities that motivate children to participate

• Family involvement – Parents are partners in care, not observers

• Comprehensive assessment – We look at the whole child, not just the injury

• Evidence-based practice – Treatment grounded in research and best practice

• Multilingual care – Services in English, Mandarin, Gujarati, and Hindi

• Flexible options – Clinic-based and home visit appointments available

• NDIS registered – Experienced in working with funded plans

• Local expertise – Serving Scoresby, Knoxfield, Rowville, Ferntree Gully, Wantirna South