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Movement Solutions Physiotherapy Practice aims to maximise a child’s physical potential.

Melissa Locke, Dace Johnson, Jane Brooksbank, and Kathy Smith, are a group of dedicated physiotherapists with a special interest in paediatrics. They are passionate about providing an outstanding service to you and your child. Our service is goal related and functionally based.

Paediatric physiotherapy

Paediatric physiotherapy aims to optimize a child’s function as they grow, irrespective of their physical condition.

The child with a neurological condition such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy, who aims to walk independently, play sport or exercise for fitness, requires individual assessment and care to maximize their function and minimise stress on their growing body.

Newborn babies with postural conditions are seen at our practice. Babies and toddlers with developmental delay or motor co-ordination difficulties are assessed and treated. Parents are advised and educated on how to enhance their child’s physical development.

Spinal conditions, poor posture, awkward walking and running styles are best addressed at a young age to minimise the impact on a child’s growing body and prevent long term pain and dysfunction.

Paediatric physiotherapy takes into consideration the impact of growth and growth spurts on the child and uses this knowledge to treat each child accordingly.

Philosophy of Treatment

To ensure that the time we spend with each child and their family is valuable and worth their investment
To acknowledge that each parent is an expert on their child
To look for an opportunity to empower each parent and child
To strive to assist each child in achieving optimal movement quality and control
To share parents' hope for optimal performance
To answer questions thorougly
To listen to our patients more than talk
To take our time
To be supportive, compassionate and caring

Mission Statement

"To provide exceptional health care in a professional and friendly environment. To pass on to our patients up to date knowledge so that they and their families can optimally manage their conditions and injuries"