Every child moves, learns and develops differently. At The Hills Physio, we support children and teenagers across all stages of childhood to build confidence and participate in their everyday life. 

As children grow, moving with confidence becomes increasingly important for participation at preschool, school, sport, and in everyday life. Whether your child is struggling to keep up with their peers, recovering from an injury, finding sport difficult, or living with a developmental condition, our paediatric physiotherapy team is here to help. 

We believe therapy should feel supportive and engaging - helping children and teens build skills in a way that is fun, meaningful and empowering.

Early childhood

The preschool years are an exciting time of growth, learning and exploration. As children prepare for school, they are developing the physical skills needed to participate confidently in playground activities, group games, community programs, and to sit upright for longer periods of time. 

Our physiotherapists help children develop their strength, balance, coordination and confidence through fun, play-based therapy designed to support participation in daily life.

School-aged kids

Our paediatric physiotherapy team understands that starting school brings new opportunities and challenges. Children continue to develop more advanced movement skills including running, jumping, hopping, skipping, ball skills. These skills play an important role in helping kids participate in team sports and playground activities with their peers, which supports their social development and sense of belonging.

Our team can assist with coordination, playground skills, and transition into team sports. Our goal is to support children to feel confident, capable, and included at school, in sport and within their community. 

Teenagers

During the teenage years, the body goes through significant growth and physical changes. As sporting commitments, school demands and recreational activities increase, teenagers may experience pain, unexpected injuries or strains that can affect their confidence and participation. 

Our physiotherapists can help teenagers understand their bodies, recover from injuries, and develop healthy movement habits that support them now and into adulthood.

We know that children achieve the best outcomes when their team is working together towards the same goals. That’s why we take a collaborative approach to care, partnering closely with families, teachers, coaches, and other health professionals in your child’s lives. 

Whether it’s communicating with teachers, working alongside occupational therapists and speech pathologists, or supporting coaches with return-to-sport plans, our goal is to ensure your child receives consistent support across all environments. By understanding what is important to your child and family, we can create meaningful goals that will help them get back to doing what they love in their community with confidence.