Physio that Grows with Your Child
Why Kids & Teens Need Physio
From playground adventures to competitive sports, childhood and adolescence are active, high-growth years. But with growth spurts, developing coordination and postural changes, injuries and movement challenges are common.
At SANO Physio, we provide specialised physiotherapy for children and teenagers, focusing on safe recovery, improved strength, balance and movement.
Our expert physiotherapists combine gentle, tailored treatment with fun, age-appriopriate exercises to help kids recover, build strength and move confidently.
Guided by our proven Restore > Function > Perform framework, we ensure every stage of care is safe, effective and designed to support long-term growth.
How We Help
We often help when children or adolescents experience:
Sports injuries: Sprains, strains or overuse school or club activities.
Growing Pains & Postural Changes that are common during growth spurts.
Coordination or Developmental concerns: delayed motor skills, balance challenges, flat feet.
Returning to Play: Transition from rest to active sport after injury.
Performance Support - preparing teens for higher-level sports with safe strength and conditioning.
Our approach to Physiotherapy
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Restore.
Every recovery starts here. We reduce pain, calm inflammation and restore comfort in movement through gentle techniques and child-appropriate activities.
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Function.
Next, we focus on building foundational skills - balance, coordination, mobility and basic strength that are tailored to each child’s developmental stage.
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Perform.
We progress toward sport-specific drills or higher-level challenges improving agility, preventing future injuries and supporting peak performance.
Our services
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Faster Recovery and safe return to school, sport or play.
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Great confidence in Movement as kids gain skills to move with ease.
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Long Term Strength and Resilience is built through habits to prevent future injuries
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Age appropriate Education for parents and children Understand what’s safe, what to avoid and how to support progress at home.
Parental Consent
Your child’s safety and your peace of mind come first.
For children under 16, a parent or guardian must attend the initial appointment and provide consent and help shape treatment goals. We welcome ongoing parental involvement, ensuring you are informed and confident in the care provided.
Sessions are designed to be kid-friendly and teen-friendly, playful for younger children and relatable and goal-oriented for adolescents.
Collaboration & Network
We know that your child’s world involves schools, sports, GP’s and specialists. Our physiotherapists work closely with these networks when needed, ensuring continuity of care and better outcomes - whether it’s returning to physical education, weekend sports or everyday play.
FAQs
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Its expert care designed to help children recover from injury, manage movement concerns and build strength safely
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Yes. When tailored and supervised to their stage of growth. Strength training is safe and research shows it supports healthy development, improves bone strength and reduces injury risk.
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No evidence shows resistance training harms growth. In fact, it can support bone health and coordination during key growth stages.
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If you notice pain, recurring injuries, posture concerns or coordination challenges, or if your child wants to safely return to or progress in sports.
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Most families notice improvements in comfort and confidence within 6-8 weeks. Long-term benefits build over continued practice and progression.
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No referral is required. You can book directly with us, or we are happy to work with your sporting coach, GP or specialist.
