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Paediatric physiotherapy – support for a growing body's functional capacity and mobility
If you are worried about your child's movement or immobility, a paediatric physiotherapist will help you. Physiotherapy also helps the child to recover from stress injuries, accidents and surgeries.
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Revised 11/9/2023
Paediatric physiotherapy in brief
- Common reasons for seeking paediatric physiotherapy are developmental delay, musculoskeletal pain, misalignments and rehabilitation.
- Paediatric physiotherapy is always based on the child’s needs. We take the child's age, wishes and preferences into account and the treatment is typically performed as a sort of play.
- Welcome to paediatric physiotherapy – also without a referral.
Paediatric physiotherapy – help with various ailments
Children develop at different rates. Therefore, differences in mobility are common and it is not worth comparing the child too much to their friends.
However, it may be a good idea to study the situation with a specialist if the development of the child's mobility or functional capacity is delayed or the child has other difficulties with movement.
Perhaps the child's movement is clearly different from their peers or they have challenges related to misalignments. Perhaps the situation is caused by unvaried and abundant physical activity or the lack of exercise due to spending too much looking at screens.
Physiotherapy can also be part of the child's medical rehabilitation, for example, in the treatment of cerebral palsy or a muscle disease.
Paediatric physiotherapy is useful, for example, in these situations:
- neck and back pain
- lower limb problems
- after an injury or surgery
- various sports injuries, illnesses and syndromes
- misalignments
- poor posture
- stress injuries
- developmental delay
- asymmetry in movement or the body
- clumsiness
Paediatric physiotherapy is suitable for everyone growing up
When your child has challenges with mobility, there is no need to be alone. A paediatric physiotherapist can help all growing children and adolescents, for example, in these situations:
- In infancy, problems can be related to, for example, a slanted position of the head or focusing the gaze only on one side.
- A toddler may have a developmental delay in learning to walk or walking may be awkward.
- A preschooler may not be able to keep up with their peers when running or moving otherwise.
- Schoolchildren may experience stress injuries or exercise too little.
Here is how paediatric physiotherapy proceeds
Paediatric physiotherapists always interact with the child as an individual. The treatment is based on the age of the child and their preferences, wishes and needs.
In order for the treatment to be successful, a functional relationship between the physiotherapist and the child must be established. In the first appointment, time is spent getting to know and going through the child's situation together with the parent and the child – taking into account the child's age.
The physiotherapist examines the child's ailment according to their age. In most cases, the physiotherapist applies methods that involve play and observes the child's activities. The treatment plan is prepared in cooperation with the parents.
Various exercises are usually done as a sort of play. The child does not have to worry about their abilities. Instead, the physiotherapist plans the exercises according to the child’s preferences. If necessary, the physiotherapist will also guide you in the procurement of aids.
The most important part of care takes place in the child's everyday life. The physiotherapist gives the parents advice on how to support the child's rehabilitation at home. The exercises take into account the child's own preferences and suitable means of motivation.
In most cases, paediatric physiotherapy is provided as treatment periods. The child's rehabilitation is monitored at follow-up appointments. In the case of medical rehabilitation, the treatment relationship can continue for a long time.
Motor Development Clinic for children aged 0–2
If you are worried about the development of your baby or toddler, such as mobility or interaction, you can get help from the Mehiläinen Motor Development Clinic.
At the Motor Development Clinic, the situation of the child is always assessed by a physiotherapist who specialises in paediatric physiotherapy. If necessary, they consult other specialists, such as occupational therapists.
The physiotherapists of the Motor Development Clinic also cooperate with paediatricians and other professionals caring for the child.
You can visit the Motor Development Clinic without a doctor's referral. If necessary, you will receive a written statement from the appointment.
Please contact our customer service on +358 (0)10 414 00 (local network rate/mobile charge) for more information about our therapists with whom you can book an appointment at the Motor Development Clinic.
You can find expert-specific prices in the physiotherapist's information in our online booking system.
Take into account in the price list
Price per visit.| Service | Price estimate |
|---|---|
| Physiotherapy consultation, 30 min Book an appointment with a physiotherapist Prices 47,00–115,00 € | from 47,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Physiotherapy consultation, 45 min Book an appointment with a physiotherapist Prices 60,00–131,00 € | from 60,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Physiotherapy consultation, 60 min Book an appointment with a physiotherapist Prices 67,00–162,00 € | from 67,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| OMT-physiotherapy consultation, 30 min Book an appointment with an OMT physiotherapist Prices 62,00–115,00 € | from 62,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| OMT-physiotherapy consultation, 45 min Book an appointment with an OMT physiotherapist Prices 63,00–137,00 € | from 63,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| OMT-physiotherapy consultation, 60 min Book an appointment with an OMT physiotherapist Prices 90,00–174,00 € | from 90,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| RecoveriX therapy (first visit), 90 min | 165,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| RecoveriX therapy, 60 min | 123,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
Frequently asked questions paediatric physiotherapy
Paediatric physiotherapy is rehabilitation provided by a physiotherapist that aims to promote the child's functional capacity and mobility.
Children may have problems with mobility for a variety of reasons, such as delayed development, an illness or injury, accident, misalignment or too much or too little movement.
It is a good idea to discuss the challenges related to a child's mobility with a specialist so that they can be addressed as early as possible if necessary.
It is advisable to visit a paediatric physiotherapist if you worry about your child's mobility and functional capacity. In some cases, it can be determined that there is no cause for concern or that it is possible to move forward with minor effort. It is also possible that aids or longer rehabilitation is needed.
Paediatric physiotherapy can be helpful in these situations:
- neck and back pain
- lower limb problems
- after an injury or surgery
- various sports injuries, illnesses and syndromes
- misalignments
- poor posture
- stress injuries
- developmental delay
- asymmetry in movement or the body
- clumsiness
Paediatric physiotherapists specialise in rehabilitating developing bodies and interacting with children of different ages.
The physiotherapist promotes the child's mobility and functional capacity in a manner appropriate to the child's age level with the means of play, if necessary. The exercises and treatment are always planned according to the child’s preferences, wishes and skill levels.
If necessary, the physiotherapist will provide advice on getting the child an aid and how to use it. They work closely with the child's parents and, if necessary, with other professionals who take care of the child.
Paediatric physiotherapists have completed a physiotherapist's degree and specialised in treating children. Mehiläinen's physiotherapists constantly develop their skills by participating in courses and trainings.
The Mehiläinen Motor Development Clinic is designed for children aged 0–2 and it provides help if you worry about the physical skills or interaction of the baby or toddler.
At the Motor Development Clinic, the situation of the child is always assessed by a physiotherapist who specialises in paediatric physiotherapy. If necessary, they consult other specialists, such as occupational therapists.
Please contact our customer service on +358 (0)10 414 00 (local network rate/mobile charge) for more information about our therapists with whom you can book an appointment at the Motor Development Clinic.
At Mehiläinen, paediatric physiotherapy is always carried out by physiotherapists who have received special training in paediatric physiotherapy. Many of them have acquired additional knowledge of certain diseases or methods. Learn more about the expertise of our paediatric physiotherapists in the specialist descriptions.
Our physiotherapists carry out the medical rehabilitation of children as part of the treatment of various diseases. They cooperate with the rehabilitation team and other professionals working at Mehiläinen.