Physiotherapy for Babies and Children: What to Expect on Your First Visit

When you visit Walky Talky Hub in Perth for your child’s physiotherapy appointment, you can expect a warm, supportive environment and a thorough assessment by our experienced paediatric physiotherapists. Each session is designed to understand your child’s unique needs and create a tailored plan to support their movement, function, and development.

Whether you’re seeking baby physiotherapy in Perth or paediatric physiotherapy for school-aged children, our goal is always to improve your child’s motor skills, confidence, and overall well-being.

Physiotherapy Initial Assessment for Babies and Children

• Subjective Assessment: During your initial assessment, the physiotherapist will ask detailed questions about your child’s medical and developmental history, milestones, and your concerns. We also chat with children about the things they enjoy and the activities they find tricky — helping us understand their movement in a playful and relaxed way.
• Objective Assessment: Your child’s physiotherapist will observe their movement patterns, strength, flexibility, and range of motion. We always explain what we’re doing in a way that’s sensitive to your child’s comfort and feelings. For babies, this might include gentle handling to see how flexible they are — never painful, always supportive.
• Goal Setting: Together, we’ll set meaningful, achievable goals for your child. For babies, this might include rolling or sitting. For older children, goals could involve improving balance, walking, or even mastering a handstand. Each paediatric physiotherapy program is customised to suit your child’s interests and needs.

Preparing for Your Child’s Physiotherapy Appointment

To help your child get the most out of their physiotherapy session at Walky Talky Hub Perth, please bring:

• Please bring your child’s drink bottle or your baby’s bottle if appropriate
• Any splints, orthotics or other equipment prescribed
• Your baby’s favourite toy for comfort
• Shoes your walking child normally wears (we’ll observe them both with and without shoes)
• We recommend comfortable, easy-to-move-in clothing — shorts for lower-limb concerns, singlets for posture and movement, and layers so we can see how your child moves best.
• And yes — breastfeeding is always welcome during sessions.

Managing Baby Needs During Physiotherapy Sessions

We understand that babies don’t always stick to the plan! It’s common for babies to cry, need a feed, fall asleep or need a nappy change mid-session.

Our team is flexible — if your baby is tired or unsettled, we can demonstrate activities using a doll, send photos or videos for you to try later, or pause for a cuddle or feed.
At Walky Talky Hub Perth, our baby physiotherapy sessions are built around your baby’s rhythm, not the other way around.

Physiotherapy Treatment Sessions for Babies and Children: What to Expect 

Our treatment sessions are playful, engaging, and evidence-based. Depending on your child’s goals, this might include:

• Hands-on Therapy: gentle positioning, movement facilitation, or stretches
  
• Exercises and Activities: games and tasks matched to your child’s abilities
  
• Home Exercise Ideas: simple, family-friendly ways to support progress at home
  
• Education and Support: helping parents understand how to encourage healthy movement patterns between sessions
  

 Our paediatric physiotherapists in Perth are passionate about helping children move, play, and thrive.

Parental Tips When Working with Paediatric Physiotherapists:

• Ask Questions: We love explaining what we do and why — your understanding supports your child’s progress.
  
• Be Involved: We’ll tailor home exercises to fit your family’s lifestyle.
  
• Stay in touch: Let us know about changes, wins, or challenges between sessions.

At Walky Talky Hub, we provide high-quality physiotherapy for babies and children in Perth, alongside speech pathology and psychology services — all under one roof. Our bright, child-friendly clinic in Myaree is designed to help kids feel confident and comfortable as they learn new skills.

👉 To book a paediatric physiotherapy appointment in Perth, contact our friendly team at [email protected] or visit www.walkytalkybaby.com.