Prematurity and Infants Physiotherapy

We are experienced in supporting babies, especially those born prematurely, to develop their skills in their first years. We can provide monitoring and targeted interventions to set up your little one for success towards achieving their milestones.

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How do we support infants?

We provide targeted intervention to support infants who were born pre-term or those with delays to meet their developmental milestones. Infants born prematurely are at a higher risk of delays and neurological conditions such as Cerebral Palsy. Research shows that earlier support and intervention can reduce the impact of their prematurity on their development and give them the best start to life. Physiotherapy can undertake screening and standardised assessments including the Hammersmith Neurological Evaluation (HINE) and the Albert Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) to understand their level of delay, their neurological function and their risk of long term concerns.

Infants can get a number of conditions which affect their musculo-skeletal system and impact their development. These can include “floppy” or low tone babies, plagiocephaly (flattened head shape), torticollis (tight neck), positional talipes (foot deformities) and limb abnormalities. At Explore Kids Physiotherapy, we can assess and treat these conditions and provide recommendations for further investigations if required.

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Infant receiving play-based physical therapy

Our approach

  • Play-based interventions
    We believe that babies and children grow through exploration and play. Our physiotherapists use play-based interventions to make therapy enjoyable and effective. Our support is designed to enrich your baby’s play routines and provide families with the tools to make progress effortlessly.
  • Thorough screening and assessments
    We provide comprehensive assessments to understand how your baby moves, their posture and their function. We use high quality assessment tools and measures to show where your baby is at with their developmental milestones and any concerns which you have. We communicate to you what we see throughout the assessment and can provide written recommendations or letters when necessary to support your child’s journey.
  • Home based support
    Infants learn best when they are relaxed and comfortable. We come to your home to support your little one within safe environments using their preferred toys. We demonstrate using your own objects how to influence and create an environment which fosters your child’s potential, leading to immediate results.

Benefits of our services

  • Optimise your infant’s development
    We provide your child a step up with tailored strategies to optimise and progress your infant’s development.
  • Understand your child’s movement
    With our experienced observations and assessments, we provide education throughout our sessions so you understand where your child is at, how their body is working and how they can be supported.
  • Hands on therapy
    Our physiotherapists will help your child to move and function by supporting them with physical assistance, stretches and hands on techniques.
  • Condition-specific support
    We offer targeted interventions for infant conditions including flattened head shapes (plagiocephaly), torticollis and foot/leg alignment conditions.
Kid enjoying a playful physiotherapy activity
An NDIS participant is engaging in a playful activity with her physiotherapy

Who we work with

  • Children with NDIS Plan-Managed or Self-Managed funding
  • “>Cerebral Palsy
  • Spina Bifida
  • “>Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Complex Genetic Conditions
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • Neurodegenerative Disorders
  • And Much More…

Why choose us

Personalised and convenient support

We bring therapy directly to your child’s familiar environments, personalising support to your child using a family-centred approach.

Expertise across sectors

Our team is highly experienced in working with children, from babies to complex disability. We have an extensive background in the NDIS space.

Focus on functional activities

We prioritise therapeutic interventions that enhance your child’s everyday life, promoting meaningful participation and development through play and practical activities.

Evidence based practice

Our commitment to ongoing education ensures that our therapists stay up to date with the latest research to provide your child with therapy backed by evidence.