Assessment and Treatment

At Physiopaedics Children’s Physiotherapy, we support many children who experience coordination challenges, motor planning difficulties, or delays in their gross motor skills. These differences often become more noticeable when children begin preschool or school, particularly if they appear to move differently from their peers or struggle to keep up during physical activities.

We provide a comprehensive physical assessment that looks at your child’s walking, running, balance, coordination, motor planning, and strength.  We also take the time to speak with both you and your child about any physical challenges and personal goals.

Following the assessment, we develop an individualised treatment plan that includes practical, home-based exercises and activities designed to improve coordination, strength, and overall physical skills.

Do You Have Concerns About Your Child?

Your child may benefit from physiotherapy if you notice any of the following:
  • They appear unusually clumsy
  • They trip or fall frequently without a clear reason
  • They avoid sport or physical activity
  • They find throwing, catching, or kicking a ball difficult
  • They struggle with balance activities such as standing on one leg, hopping, skipping, or walking along a beam
  • They have difficulty sitting upright for extended periods or tend to slump or fidget frequently
  • Jumping is challenging
  • They find it hard to follow simple movement sequences (e.g. star jumps)
  • They tire quickly during physical activity
  • They struggle to keep up with friends during active play

How Physiotherapy Can Help

Physiotherapy can support children with coordination and motor planning difficulties by:
  • Building muscle strength, particularly core strength, to improve posture and stability
  • Breaking down skills into smaller, manageable steps for easier learning
  • Using targeted activities to improve balance and reaction skills
  • Repeating movement tasks to strengthen motor planning and skill development
  • Providing guidance to parents and educators so strategies can be incorporated into everyday routines

If several of these concerns sound familiar, your child may benefit from a paediatric physiotherapy assessment so call us today!