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Physiotherapy

SHOULD I TAKE MY CHILD TO A PHYSIOTHERAPIST?

Published June 20, 2018

If you’re looking for a physiotherapist in South Perth with an excellent reputation for professional services and unrivalled customer service, you are in trusted hands with Integrity Physio South Perth/Como.

At Integrity, our Physiotherapists are able to assist with a range of different conditions including vertigo and dizziness, neck pain and headaches, jaw pain and dysfunction, shoulder and upper limb pain, back and hip pain, joint replacement rehabilitation, arthritis, nerve pain, joint sprains/muscle strains and tendinitis and motor vehicle injuries such as whiplash.

When most people think about physiotherapy, they think about adults and older individuals seeking treatment, and it’s no wonder, with many of the symptoms being that which affect the older population, such as arthritis, chronic pain, or long term injuries sustained from previous motor vehicle injuries. Many conditions that can be helped with physio treatment also affect children. As such, children can also benefit greatly from physiotherapy.

Here are a few reasons why your child may benefit from visiting a Physiotherapist in South Perth:

Injuries, Aches Or Pains

We all know that children have a habit of getting a bit over excited and can easily end up hurting themselves through over-boisterous play. With developing bones and growth spurts, children and the younger population can be at greater risk of hurting themselves and may require treatment from an experienced Physiotherapist.

Sports-Based Activities & Associated Injuries

Fractures, Sprains or Strains

Should your child be unfortunate enough to suffer a sports-based injury such as a fracture, sprain or strain, it’s important to make sure they receive the correct treatment in order to avoid these injuries becoming a long-term issue. Visiting your local Physio in South Perth & Como can speed up the process of recovery as well as ensuring that a complete recovery is achieved, preventing future unnecessary injuries.

Concussions & Neck Injuries

Similarly, head injuries can occur when playing contact sports such as football or even just with vigorous play. This can occasionally result in a concussion or whiplash type injury. This should not be ignored and should undergo assessment as soon as possible after the event to determine the severity of the injury. Your local South Perth Physio will also be able to assess if there has been any associated musculoskeletal damage and treat as required. This is important to prevent future chronic pain as a result of a whiplash associated disorder or injury.

At Integrity Physio, we take a personalized, high quality and professional approach to healthcare, and strive to put your child and their health first. The name ‘Integrity Physiotherapy’ was chosen to align with both our vision and mission; to always have our patients needs  at the forefront of our minds. We are always seeking long term solutions that will help our patients become more independent. If you are looking for a trusted South Perth Physiotherapist to help your child, you can be sure that you are in safe hands with our knowledgeable team here at Integrity Physio Como, South Perth.

Leslie Trigg

Director & Senior Physiotherapist at Integrity Physiotherapy Leslie Trigg, has over 15 years of experience in clinical practice. He has graduated with a degree in Human Biology (Anatomy and Physiology) from Curtin University in 2001 and later completed a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2007. He has tremendous experience in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, neurosurgical and sports physiotherapy. In his spare time, he enjoys swimming, listening to music and spending time with his family.