Our services

Port Macquarie Children's Physio are highly experienced in providing assessments and therapy to babies, toddlers and children. We are able to assist with newborn babies, milestone development (gross and fine motor), orthopaedic and musculoskeletal concerns as well as early intervention and disability management.

We take pride in providing quality care to the children of the Port Macquarie and Hastings region.

Paediatric physiotherapy including:

Port Macquarie Children's Physio provide thorough assessments to review babies, toddlers and children's motor patterns, physical development, pain and injuries to identify and provide personalised therapy and support for your child's specific needs. Most importantly, we provide education, tools and reassurance to parents and children so everyone can live their best life. 

    • Newborn baby assessments - plagiocephaly, torticollis and talipes

    • Milestone development assessments and therapy such as rolling, sitting, crawling and walking

    • Gross motor skills - difficulty with reaching gross motor milestones such as jumping, hopping, running, throwing and catching 

    • Fine motor skills - such as hand strength, pencil grip, scissor use, hand writing, drawing, buttons, zippers and shoe laces

    • Bike riding - assistance with learning to ride a bike 

    • Balance issues - frequent trips and falls 

    • Limping while walking 

    • Toe walking management 

    • Intoeing walking 

    • Musculoskeletal and sports injuries

    • School readiness including gross motor skills and fine motor skills

Disability and early intervention physiotherapy: 

Port Macquarie Children’s Physio has a special interest in providing physiotherapy services to babies, toddlers and children with neurological, physical and developmental disabilities. We have extensive knowledge and experience in paediatric disability management. We take pride in helping children achieve their physical goals, no matter how big or small.

    • Cerebral Palsy

    • Global developmental Delay

    • Developmental Coordination Disorder

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Trisomy 21/Down Syndrome

    • Acquired brain injury

    • Spinal cord injury

    • Muscular dystrophy 

    • Chromosomal and genetic disorders

    • Intellectual disabilities

    • Toxin management and serial casting 

Community visits 

Port Macquarie Children’s Physio comes to you! We believe babies, toddlers and children learn and develop best in their own environment. We assist children to learn and develop using the toys, tools and equipment that are available to them everyday so they continue to practice the skills everyday. Port Macquarie Children’s Physio has a large supply of equipment that we also bring to the sessions. 

Sessions

Sessions can be held at: homes, preschools, daycare centres, schools, local gyms, parks, pools or beaches. We will discuss the best option for your child while completing the intake phone call. 

We want appointments to be stress-free and easy for both the child and family. 

Locations

Port Macquarie Children’s Physio services the following areas:

Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Beechwood, Long Flat, Telegraph Point, Laurieton, Kendall, Kew, Lake Cathie and Bonny Hills. 

Freedom Wheels

Port Macquarie Children’s Physio is the local provider for Freedom Wheels customised bikes. We provide customised bike and trike assessments regularly. To express your interest in a trial contact us or fill out the form: freedomwheels.org.au/start-riding-form/