Kinderfysiotherapie Wageningen

About Kinderfysiotherapie Wageningen

Kinderfysiotherapie Wageningen is a practice providing specialised physiotherapy for children and young people aged 0 to 18. The practice is based in Wageningen.

Treatments

After an intake and assessment, the appropriate support for the request for help is discussed. Treatment may combine different forms of therapy.

• Paediatric physiotherapy
• Exercise therapy
• Sensory information processing
• Paediatric pelvic physiotherapy
• Medical hypnosis
• Massage
• Medical Taping
• CO-OP
• Information and advice

Approach

The intake consists of a conversation and, if needed, written questionnaires. This is followed by observation and tests; the treatment and its duration are tailored to the request for help and the child.

• Intake
• Assessment with observation and standardised tests
• Discussion of the results, information and advice

Exercise therapy

Exercises may focus on balance, muscle strength, coordination, writing, posture and relaxation. The type of exercise is suited to the child’s age and developmental level.

• Exercises for balance, core stability, muscle strength, coordination and ball skills
• Advice to parents about babies’ motor development
• Play-based activities for older babies, toddlers and preschoolers
• Task-based exercises for preschoolers, schoolchildren and teenagers

Practical information

Infants up to around one year old and children with a severe disability are usually treated at home. Older children come to the practice; parents can stay during the appointment.

• Home treatment for infants up to around 1 year old and children with a severe disability
• Practice appointments for older children