Discuss the further procedure with your paediatrician. Here you will find further information about the treatment of your child. Feel free to discuss this with your paediatrician!
A paediatric physiotherapist is a trained physiotherapist with broad paediatric-specific expertise, which he/she has acquired through practical work experience and continuous training and/or further education. Excellent, addressee-appropriate communication and relationship skills paired with very high social and self-competences support him/her in the individual therapeutic support of the child and his/her environment.
No child is too small for physiotherapy. Therapy can begin in the first days of life. The treatment is painless and you can stay with your child at all times.
If your child has been prescribed physiotherapy, treatment should start within five weeks. You should contact a paediatric physiotherapist as soon as possible. Preventive treatment, especially with babies, has better results.
A prescription for physiotherapy treatment is valid for nine sessions. If your child’s health so requires, the therapy can be extended for three more series. After the first nine sessions, your insurer (health insurance, accident insurance or IV) has the right to ask your doctor or physiotherapist for further information. With the agreement of your insurer, you can also apply for long-term treatment (4×9 treatments).
Under this link you will find a physiopaediatrica approved children’s physiotherapist in your area.
Paediatric physiotherapists support your family in successfully integrating the therapy measures into your everyday life. The physiotherapeutic treatment is adapted to the sensomotoric development of your child.
Paediatric physiotherapists are specialised in children and young people. They are familiar with the child-specific development and possible complications and apply appropriate therapy methods. The therapy is carried out in a playful manner appropriate to the child’s age. Motivation and enjoyment of movement have been proven to increase learning success.
In addition to the therapeutic treatment, your child physiotherapist will give you valuable advice and recommendations and show you how the therapeutic measures can be successfully integrated into your everyday life.
Child physiotherapists will work together with the child’s entourage if desired. With the consent of the parent or guardian, they will – if necessary – contact other specialists such as doctors, occupational therapists, speech therapists, educators or teachers. On request, they take part in interdisciplinary discussions.
*This definition was developed by Lea Meier as part of the module ‘Transfer Module 2 – Research’ of the MSc Physiotherapy at the ZHAW.
The treatment takes place in the hospital, in a physiotherapy practice...
Treatment could take place at the hospital, in the practice or, if prescribed at home. For certain clinical pictures, syndromes treatment in a swimming pool or on a horse is suitable.
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The treatment begins with a conversation in which the child ...
The treatment begins with a conversation in which the child and the parents record the symptoms and define the treatment goals together. The goals are based on the doctor's prescription on the one hand. On the other hand, they are aimed at making everyday life easier for your child, for example by promoting locomotion or providing more opportunities for play.
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As a rule, the child comes to therapy once a week ...
Depending on the situation, the therapy can be carried out twice a week or at longer intervals (monthly to semi-annually to consolidate the therapy results, for consultation or to review the course of action).
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