Reduces joint stress and makes movement easier through buoyancy
Builds strength, endurance, and balance using gentle water resistance
Supports children with low muscle tone, hypermobility, or coordination challenge
Promotes confidence and independence in a safe, playful environment
Assists recovery after injury or surgery with low-impact exercise
Helps develop early water safety and foundational swim skills
Little Skippers Physiotherapy currently provides hydrotherapy sessions at Nerang Aquatic Centre and family homes. Sessions at Southport Aquatic Centre and Mudgeeraba Aquatic centre may also be available on request. Hydrotherapy Sessions are tailored to each child’s goals and may include hands-on therapy and individualised exercise programs designed to build strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and agility. It may also include water safety and assist children to develop the skills and confidence to transition to community swimming lessons.
Autism
Children
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In Australia, over 205,000 people are affected by autism. Children with ASD often face challenges with movement and motor skills, and physiotherapists play a crucial role in providing support.
Children
Did you know that the Queensland Government is supporting families to access up to $200 in FairPlay Vouchers to help cover the cost of sports and recreation activities for kids? 🎉 This is a great opportunity to support your child’s physical development and encourage an active lifestyle!
Children
Toddlers
While most children are naturally more flexible than adults, some are particularly bendy. When a child’s joints move beyond the typical range, this is called hypermobility. People with hypermobility are often casually described as “double-jointed.”