PEDIATRICS

When to Consult a Pediatric Physiotherapist?

Pediatric Physiotherapy: Caroline Toulouse

Pediatric Osteopathy: Marion Brugger

If you are concerned about your child’s motor development, pediatric physiotherapy can provide guidance and tailored solutions. Here are some common situations where a consultation may be beneficial:

• Prematurity: Children born prematurely may experience delayed motor development.
• Congenital Torticollis: If your child prefers turning their head to one side, has difficulty turning their head equally to both sides, or frequently keeps their head tilted in the same position.
• Plagiocephaly: If you notice your child’s skull is asymmetrically flattened.
• Difficulty with Tummy Time: If, from their first month, your child has difficulty tolerating the tummy position.
• Motor Development Delay:
  • Difficulty rolling from tummy to back (and vice versa) after 7 months.
  • Not sitting independently after 8 months.
  • Moving around by scooting instead of crawling.
  • Not crawling on all fours after 10 months.
  • Not taking first steps after 15 months.
• Foot Anomalies: Foot malformations at birth (e.g., clubfoot).
• Neurological Injuries: Brachial plexus injury or other neurological concerns detected at birth.
• Abnormal Walking Pattern: Walking with feet turned inward or on tiptoes after 2 years of age.
• Musculoskeletal Injuries: Sprains, fractures, or any other injury at any age.