How Our Pediatric Physiotherapy Program Works

What makes pediatric physiotherapy different? Pediatric physiotherapy uses play-based therapy, age-appropriate exercises, and family-centered care. Children learn through play, so we integrate therapeutic goals into fun, engaging activities. How do we work with families? Family involvement is essential for pediatric rehabilitation success. We train parents and caregivers on exercises, positioning, and activities to do at home. We coordinate with schools and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care. What is early intervention? Early intervention for developmental delays maximizes neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to reorganize and form new connections. Starting therapy early improves outcomes significantly. How do we help young athletes? For sports injuries, we provide age-appropriate rehabilitation protocols that protect growing bodies while restoring function. We help young athletes return to sport safely and prevent re-injury. Our neurorehabilitation programs include specialized pediatric protocols. Our inpatient facility provides intensive therapy for children requiring comprehensive care.

  • Play-based therapy and age-appropriate exercises
  • Family-centered care and parent training
  • Early intervention for developmental delays
  • Cerebral palsy and neurological condition management
  • Sports injury rehabilitation for young athletes
  • Post-surgical pediatric rehabilitation
  • School coordination and support
  • Equipment recommendations and training
  • Home exercise programs for families
  • Developmental milestone tracking
  • Return-to-sport protocols
  • Long-term developmental support

Children aren't small adults—they need specialized care that respects their unique needs, development, and potential. Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential.

- DakshinRehab Pediatric Physiotherapy Team

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Comprehensive Assessment

We evaluate your child's movement, development, strength, balance, and functional abilities using age-appropriate assessments. We work closely with families to understand concerns, goals, and daily challenges.

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Family-Centered Treatment Planning

We develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with families, incorporating therapeutic goals into play-based activities. We train parents and caregivers on exercises and activities to do at home.

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Play-Based Therapy Sessions

Therapy sessions use play-based activities to achieve therapeutic goals. Children learn through play, making therapy fun and engaging while improving movement, strength, and function.

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Coordination & Long-term Support

We coordinate with schools, healthcare providers, and other therapists to ensure continuity of care. We provide ongoing support, equipment recommendations, and long-term developmental tracking.

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Phase 1: Comprehensive Assessment

We evaluate your child's movement, development, strength, balance, and functional abilities using age-appropriate assessments. We work closely with families to understand concerns, goals, and daily challenges.

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Phase 2: Family-Centered Planning

We develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with families, incorporating therapeutic goals into play-based activities. We train parents and caregivers on exercises and activities to do at home.

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Phase 3: Play-Based Therapy

Therapy sessions use play-based activities to achieve therapeutic goals. Children learn through play, making therapy fun and engaging while improving movement, strength, and function.

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Phase 4: Coordination & Support

We coordinate with schools, healthcare providers, and other therapists to ensure continuity of care. We provide ongoing support, equipment recommendations, and long-term developmental tracking.

Pediatric Physiotherapy Service Phases

Why Pediatric-Specific Care Matters

Children aren't small adults—they have unique developmental needs, learning styles, and treatment requirements. Pediatric physiotherapy uses play-based therapy because children learn through play. Family-centered care ensures parents and caregivers are partners in treatment, maximizing outcomes. Early intervention for developmental delays maximizes neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to reorganize and form new connections. Research shows early intervention improves outcomes significantly. Our pediatric specialists understand child development, age-appropriate exercises, and how to make therapy fun and engaging.

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Clinical evidence: Children with developmental delays who received early intervention physiotherapy showed 50% greater developmental progress compared to those who started later. Family involvement increased outcomes by 35%.

Pediatric physiotherapy is specialized rehabilitation for children, using play-based therapy, age-appropriate exercises, and family-centered care. It addresses movement, development, strength, balance, and functional abilities in children from infancy through adolescence.
We treat cerebral palsy, developmental delays, sports injuries, neurological conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, genetic conditions, and more. Our pediatric specialists assess each child individually to determine appropriate treatment.
Pediatric physiotherapy uses play-based therapy because children learn through play. It involves family-centered care, age-appropriate exercises, developmental considerations, and coordination with schools and healthcare providers. Children have unique developmental needs that require specialized approaches.
Family involvement is essential for pediatric rehabilitation success. We train parents and caregivers on exercises, positioning, and activities to do at home. We coordinate with families, schools, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
Early intervention provides therapy services to infants and young children with developmental delays or disabilities. Starting therapy early maximizes neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to reorganize and form new connections—improving outcomes significantly.
Yes. We provide age-appropriate rehabilitation protocols for young athletes, protecting growing bodies while restoring function. We help young athletes return to sport safely and prevent re-injury.
Treatment duration varies based on condition, severity, and goals. Some children need short-term intervention, while others require ongoing support. We assess progress regularly and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Yes. We coordinate with schools, healthcare providers, and other therapists to ensure continuity of care. We provide recommendations for school accommodations, equipment, and activities to support your child's development.