Assessment.
Infant Assessment Clinic.
When: Thursday’s
Where: Suite 12, 75-79 Bay Street, Brighton
For babies and young children(under 2 years of age) with concerns regarding early motor skill and development or infants with musculoskeletal concerns/conditions.
This can include high-risk infants that may have had a difficult start in life, such as those babies who have spent time in a NICU/special care nursery or babies with a suspected or diagnosed condition known to impact the development of motor skills.
We use a variety of standardised assessments, such as the General Movement Assessment (video assessment), Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE), Hand Assessment for Infants, Alberta Infant Motor Scales, Neurosensory Motor Developmental Assessment to provide expert analysis and interpretation of your child’s current gross motor function.
We also offer therapy and surveillance to track and support the ongoing development of your child.
Gross Motor Assessment.
For the older baby or child with concerns regarding gross motor skill development and progress. This might be for children who have delays in motor skills (such as rolling, sitting, crawling or walking) or for children with a diagnosed disability, neurological, genetic or developmental condition.
We also see children with concerns such as frequent falls, poor balance and coordination issues and those with challenges in more complex skills such as running, jumping, hopping, climbing and ball/sport skills.
Orthopaedic Assessment.
For babies and children with orthopaedic concerns and/or diagnoses.
This may include:
Head turn preference or flat head (plagiocepahly)
Torticollis
Foot conditions (talipes, metatarsus adductus, curly toes, flat feet)
Lower limb postural variations (knock knees, bow legs, in toeing, toe walking)
Other postural and body alignment concerns
We are also able to provide orthopaedic assessment and management for children over the age of 5 for:
Assessment and management of acute sporting injury, musculoskeletal concerns and therapy and rehabilitation post orthopaedic surgery
Telehealth Assessment.
For families on the go or those who may not live locally, we also provide telehealth services delivered by Zoom. This is a great option to supplement face-to-face services, or provide therapy support and education where distance is a factor.
Equipment Prescription & Support.
We offer equipment prescription, fitting and support for children who may require assistive technology to optimise their performance and independence.
Older Children.
While our clinical focus is largely on children under 5 years of age, we are happy to provide Physiotherapy services and supports for the older child.
Please contact us to discuss.
Treatment.
Therapy for babies and young children.
For babies and children with ongoing goals and therapy needs, we are able to provide regular therapy support and intervention. Treatment location will be specific to the goal and may be at home, in the clinic space or out in the community.
Review/Ongoing Sessions.
Physiotherapy review sessions can be once-off or more regular to monitor and track the progress of your child. They can be a great way to identify and address any changes in function or to set new therapy goals.
Aquatic Therapy.
Immersion in water can play a huge role in supporting movement skills, motor development, strength, balance and body awareness while supporting play and learning in a fun and novel environment.
Aquatic therapy can be provided as once-off learning and support sessions with families or as a part of a therapy block.
Note: all treatment options can only be accessed after an initial assessment with Melbourne Baby and Children’s Physiotherapy
