# Can children have physiotherapy?

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For: Patients | Physiotherapy care | Last updated 19 October 2026

**Answer:** Yes. Children can have physiotherapy when movement, posture, balance, strength, coordination, development, pain or taking part in daily life are affected. Paediatric physiotherapy is family-centred and adapted to the child's age, condition, abilities and goals. It often uses play, positioning and mobility practice rather than formal exercise alone. Parents and caregivers are usually involved so therapy goals become part of daily routines, and goals may include classroom access, playground play, sport, self-care or safe mobility.

### When children may benefit

Children may be referred for delayed motor development, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, orthopaedic problems, sports injuries, pain, breathing conditions, recovery after surgery or difficulty joining in at school and play.

- Assessment of movement, strength, balance, walking, play and posture
- Listening to caregiver concerns
- Play-based exercise and mobility practice
- Caregiver education and equipment advice
- Coordination with schools and other professionals

Sudden weakness, major injury, severe breathing difficulty, rapidly worsening symptoms or loss of skills a child already had need prompt medical assessment.

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