Pediatric Brain Injury
Description
Pediatric Brain Injury Physiotherapy Service
Specialized, goal-focused physiotherapy for children and adolescents recovering from traumatic or acquired brain injury—delivered in clinic, home, or community settings to restore movement, balance, coordination, and everyday function.
Who it’s for
Children and young people with:
Traumatic brain injury (road traffic accidents, falls, sports injuries)
Acquired brain injury (stroke, meningitis, encephalitis, hypoxic injury, post–neuro surgery)
Ongoing neurological difficulties affecting mobility, posture, or participation at home/school
What the service includes
Comprehensive assessment of muscle strength, tone, range of motion, posture, balance, coordination, and functional mobility (rolling, sitting, standing, walking).
Individualized treatment plans aligned with family goals and school/community participation.
Therapeutic activities using play, toys, and games to make sessions engaging while promoting normal movement patterns.
Gait re-education, strengthening, stretching, balance and coordination exercises, and functional task practice.
Positioning advice, equipment recommendations (standing frames, walking aids, specialist seating), and orthotic referrals where needed.
Optional adjuncts: hydrotherapy, functional electrical stimulation, chest physiotherapy/breathing exercises, and home exercise programs.
Care settings & delivery
Inpatient/acute neuro-rehab (bedside, therapy gym, hydrotherapy pool, hospital corridors/garden).
Outpatient clinic sessions and day programs.
Home- and community-based rehab to support transition from hospital to home/school.
Expected outcomes
Improved mobility, balance, and coordination
Greater independence in daily activities (transfers, walking, self-care)
Safer movement and reduced risk of falls/contractures
Better participation in school, play, and community life