Moving your child forward
If you or your doctor are concerned about your child’s physical progress or an injury, yourkidsphysio is the expert physiotherapy practice you need.
Why Come to Us
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We provide a thorough physical examination tailored to your child’s age and stage of development.
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Children reach milestones at their own individual pace but most develop through stages in a general sequence. Early Physiotherapy intervention helps children reach physical milestones, gain independence and participate more fully in life.
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When your GP recommends that your child see a Paediatric Physiotherapist, it means they believe your child would benefit from expert support in developing their movement, strength, coordination, or physical skills. Support from a paediatric physiotherapist can make a big difference to your child’s confidence, participation, and overall development.
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Some children lose confidence in sport when they find physical activities difficult or overwhelming. Supportive, positive experiences and early intervention to build underlying motor skills are key to helping children regain confidence and enjoy being active.
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Children who struggle with coordination, motor planning, strength, or stability can find physical activities hard and may choose to step back. Supporting them early makes a big difference.
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Research has resulted in significant changes to how musculoskeletal and neurological conditions are managed. Paediatric physiotherapists can advise you on the latest therapy options.
Our Solutions
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We observe the way your child moves and thoroughly assess muscles, nerves, and motor skills.
Formal assessments such as the HINE, AIMS and MABC are also used as required.
We may refer you for an ultrasound, X-ray or EOS to assess a scoliosis, leg length difference or to rule out hip pathology.
We may recommend splinting, serial casting, taping or bracing to complement therapy.
We work with you to develop a therapy plan, including frequency of therapy and timelines.
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In the clinic – encouraging movement through play using fun toys and age-appropriate games that engage your child.
Telehealth - in the convenience of your own home. Great for follow-up consultations and to review home exercise programs.
Home and park visits – sometimes you get the best out of your child when they are in their familiar setting.
Kids Classes – for 10 – 15 year olds with hypermobility, poor posture, pain or growth-related conditions.
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We work in collaboration with a close network of best practice practitioners. Should you require a referral, we can assist you in finding the most suitable person for you and your child.
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We understand how overwhelming it can be for parents to navigate the sea of information online. That’s why we provide a clear, professional diagnosis to help you understand your child’s movement difficulties and take the next steps with confidence.
We source reliable online resources you can trust.
We offer a structured, step-by-step approach to ensure your child achieves the best possible results.
Most children will be provided with a tailored home exercise program for your reference.
Kids We See
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Flat head (plagiocephaly, brachycephaly)
Tight neck and head tilt (torticollis)
Head preference
Positional talipes
Metatarsus adductus
Delay in achieving gross motor milestones
Hip Dysplasia – fitting Pavlik harness
Low muscle tone
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Delay walking or jumping
Lower limb alignment concerns
Flat feet
Excessive tripping and falling
Hypermobility and low muscle tone
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Lower limb alignment concerns
Flat feet
Difficulty with jumping, hopping or ball skills
Poor co-ordination
Toe walkers
Unusual gait
Fatigue
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Poor posture
Scoliosis screening and treatment
Hip, knee or foot/ankle pain (including Severs and Osgood Schlatters)
Ankle sprains
Tech neck and headaches
Back pain (including pars stress fractures)
Avoiding sports participation
Deconditioned or weakness post injury
Where To See Us
In the clinic
Suite 14, 77 Penshurst Street
Willoughby, NSW 2068
We are co-located within the Physiocise Practice. Free 2-hour car parking available (near Dan Murphys).
Telehealth Online
In the convenience of your own home. Great for follow-up consultations and to review home exercise programs.
In your home
Sometimes you get the best out of your child when they are in their familiar setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely!
We provide specialised support for children with a wide range of complex medical and developmental conditions, including Cerebral Palsy, genetic syndromes, muscular dystrophies and myopathies, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), Angelman syndrome, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Batten disease, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Therapy sessions are available in a variety of settings to best suit your child’s needs — at school, at home, or in our clinic.
We can prescribe equipment such as standing frames, gait trainers and custom-made compression garments such as Second Skin and DMO.
Please fill in this form and we will be in touch ASAP to let you know if we can help.
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Yes, paediatric physiotherapy is often covered by private health insurance in Australia, but it depends on your specific policy's extras cover, as the extent of coverage varies between providers.
To find out your coverage, you should contact your health fund directly. We use a HICAPS machine at the clinic for instant claiming of the rebate, where you'll pay the remaining "gap" amount.
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Yes, Medicare can cover part of the cost of physiotherapy through the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan provided a child has a chronic condition or complex developmental disorder and a GP or paediatrician referral. For a CDM plan, a child needs a condition that has been present or is likely to be present for at least six months, with eligibility determined by their doctor.
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No, you do not need a referral. However, if you wish to access physiotherapy through Medicare, you will need a referral from your GP.
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Initial consultation 60 min: $220
Home visit 60 min: $300
Follow-up consultation 45 min: $185
Follow-up 30 min: $145
NDIS: $183.99
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Bring relevant scans, X-rays and doctors reports. Do not bring a pram as we have stairs to our entry. If bringing your baby, bring your nappy bag with or without a baby carrier.
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A summary report will be provided after your initial assessment and sent to your referring doctor.
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Yes. We ask that you provide a minimum of 24hrs notice if your child is sick or unable to attend. Cancellation with less than 24hrs notice will incur a cancellation fee of 50%.