Paediatric Physiotherapy Gold Coast
Support your child’s movement, development and confidence
At Balance Physio, we help growing bodies thrive
Balance Physio provides gentle, evidence-based care designed to support children’s movement, development, confidence, and overall wellbeing. From babies and toddlers through to school-aged children and teens, we help growing bodies move better and feel stronger with treatment tailored to each stage of development.
Balance Physio is a trusted local clinic with a long-standing reputation for compassionate, solutions-focused care. With dedicated paediatric experience from developmental support to complex respiratory and neurological presentations, our team offers clear guidance, age-appropriate treatment, and a reassuring environment for families across the Gold Coast.
Why choose Balance Physio for your Paediatric Physiotherapy?
Balance Physio is known across the Gold Coast for thoughtful, evidence-based care and a genuine commitment to helping families feel supported at every stage. Our team brings broad clinical experience across musculoskeletal, neurological, and paediatric care, supported by dedicated training in child development, respiratory paediatrics, and family-centred treatment.
Below are a few of the unique advantages we offer when working with children:
Special interest in paediatric and developmental care
We have experience across paediatric caseloads. From respiratory conditions to neuromuscular conditions.
Family-centred, culturally responsive approach
We support parents as much as children, ensuring clear communication, practical guidance, and treatment plans that fit real family life.
Experience with complex and chronic childhood conditions
We have experience with cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and respiratory paediatric care through Queensland Children’s Hospital.
Expertise supporting mobility, motor development, and rehabilitation
We are skilled in helping children improve strength, coordination, balance, and functional skills through gentle, goal-based therapy.
What is Paediatric Physiotherapy?
Paediatric Physiotherapy focuses specifically on the movement, growth, and development of infants, children, and adolescents. Unlike general Physiotherapy, which typically treats fully developed musculoskeletal and neurological systems, Paediatric Physiotherapy recognises that children move differently, adapt differently, and require tailored, age-appropriate assessment and treatment. They’re not just “little adults”!
Our role is to support developing bodies and nervous systems, address pain or injury, improve motor skills, and help children build confidence in how they move. Whether your child is managing an injury, developmental delay, a chronic condition, or simply needs support to move more freely, our team provides gentle, child-friendly care backed by the highest clinical standards.
Paediatric Physiotherapy services & treatment
Developmental concerns
We support children experiencing delayed motor milestones, coordination difficulties, or balance and strength challenges, using age-appropriate therapy to guide healthy movement development.
Musculoskeletal conditions
From growing pains to sports injuries, we help children recover safely, restore normal movement patterns, and build confidence as their bodies develop and change.
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Conditions we treat
We support children with a wide range of developmental, musculoskeletal, and movement-related concerns, providing tailored Physiotherapy to help them grow, move, and participate in life with confidence.
Delayed motor milestones, such as rolling, crawling and walking.
Coordination and balance difficulties
Low muscle tone or muscle weakness
Toe walking or unusual gait patterns
Postural concerns, including rounded shoulders and spinal alignment issues.
Hypermobility and joint instability
Developmental motor disorders
Growing pains and activity-related discomfort
Sports injuries, such as sprains, strains and overuse injuries.
Neck, back, and joint pain
Post-fracture and post-surgery rehabilitation
Respiratory conditions requiring Physiotherapy
Our Physiotherapy process
Great Paediatric Physiotherapy starts with listening to children and to parents. We take time to understand your child’s movement, challenges, and goals, ensuring their treatment is personalised and supportive.
Comprehensive assessment
At the first appointment, we assess your child’s movement patterns, development, and everyday activities to identify what may be causing their difficulties — with guidance and input from you as parents.
Targeted diagnosis
Our team uses specialised clinical assessments and, where appropriate, advanced tools such as movement-analysis technology to identify the factors affecting your body and guide personalised treatment.
Active treatment
Implementation of targeted hands-on therapy and tailored exercise rehabilitation based on your child’s specific needs. Our team includes physiotherapy and massage, working collaboratively to deliver comprehensive child health care services.
Progress & prevention
Ongoing monitoring ensures your progress is supported long-term. We evaluate regularly to ensure we can adapt our treatment to your body’s responses to treatment protocols.
Ready to start your child’s recovery journey?
Our proven treatment process has helped thousands of patients achieve lasting pain relief and return to their active lifestyles. Let us help you too.
Meet our Physiotherapist
Sakshi Sharma (Preeti)
Physiotherapist
Sakshi is a compassionate Physiotherapist with a special interest in paediatric care, helping children improve movement, strength, and confidence through personalised, evidence-based treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about our Paediatric Physiotherapy services, appointments, and what to expect during your child’s treatment.
What is Paediatric Physiotherapy and how can it help my child?
Paediatric Physiotherapy focuses on how children move, grow, and develop. It can help with motor delays, strength and coordination issues, postural concerns, pain, injuries, and overall movement confidence by using age-appropriate, evidence-based treatment.
Can you help with equipment and mobility aids for children?
Yes. Our team has experience in prescribing and educating families on mobility aids and assistive equipment. We ensure any equipment is appropriate, safe, and supports your child’s goals and development. Our Balance Physio team can connect you with our Balance Mobility team who will continue to support and advise.
What age should my child start paediatric physio?
Children can benefit from Physiotherapy at any age. From infants learning early motor skills to teenagers managing sport injuries, pain, or developmental concerns. If you’re unsure, we’re happy to guide you on whether an assessment is appropriate.
