PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC
Top Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions Where Physiotherapy Makes a Difference
Pediatric physiotherapy is key to managing orthopedic issues, helping kids move better, grow stronger, and lead active lives. Here’s a look at some conditions where it truly shines:
- Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) : Improves hip stability and alignment through gentle exercises, often combined with bracing.
- Cerebral Palsy (CP) : Eases muscle stiffness, prevents joint deformities, and enhances motor skills to support everyday movement.
- Clubfoot : Supports foot and ankle alignment with stretching and strengthening exercises, often alongside casting.
- Scoliosis : Strengthens core muscles, improves posture, and manages spinal curvature for better balance.
- Leg Length Discrepancy : Enhances balance and corrects gait, helping kids move comfortably and confidently.
- Post-Fracture & Post-Surgery Rehab : Restores strength, flexibility, and mobility, ensuring a smoother, quicker recovery.
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease : Relieves knee pain in active teens by reducing tension around the knee joint.
- Flat Feet & Gait Abnormalities : Corrects walking patterns and improves foot mechanics for natural movement.
- Scoliosis : Strengthens core muscles, improves posture, and manages spinal curvature for better balance.
- Perthes Disease : Maintains hip mobility and muscle strength, minimizing joint damage.
- Spina Bifida : Promotes functional mobility, prevents contractures, and builds strength.
- Torticollis : Promotes correction of muscles with stretching, positioning and strengthening techniques of neck and trunk muscles.
Conclusion
Pediatric physiotherapy is key to managing orthopedic issues, helping kids move better, grow stronger, and lead active lives.
