Techniques & Principles

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DMI is a technique our physiotherapists use to treat kids with gross motor impairments. We are certified in DMI or apply principles learnt from clinical mentorship. Learn more at dmitherapy.com

Neuroplasticity is the ability for the brain to change through growth and reorganization.  Our physiotherapists use targeted exercises and repetition to promote neuroplasticity in your kid. 

 We use the ICF framework that was developed by the World Health Organisation to ensure care is holistic. The WHO ICF framework considers your child's condition, body function, activities, participation, environmental and personal factors.  

Our Intensives utilise the FITT principle by increasing the Frequency of physiotherapy to optimise motor learning and neuroplasticity. In addition, our Intensives increase the Intensity and use relevant Types of exercise to achieve results. 

Bobath is a concept our physiotherapists use to treat kids with movement and postural impairments. We are certified in Bobath or apply principles learnt from clinical mentorship.

Our physiotherapists use motor learning and control principles to teach kids new gross motor skills effectively and efficiently. These principles play a crucial role in skill acquisition, neuroplasticity and rehabilitation.

Our suspension walker supports kids to walk on the ground, run on a treadmill and more. Kids are supported in a harness that is securely attached to a frame that can take the weight of an adult. 

Our spider cage is a versatile tool that uses bungee cords attached to a multi-functional unit to support movement. Your physiotherapist will adjust bungees to support your kid in learning to hop, jump, stand and more. 

Our vibration plate helps kids engage their muscles during an activity such as sitting to stand. The vibration helps increase a kid's sense of where their body is in space, something we call proprioception. 

Our physiotherapists use compression garments and splints such as Spio suits, leg wraps, arm wraps, Second Skins and more to support your kid's posture and improve their quality of movement. 

Our physiotherapists use our playground to build your kid's specific skills and confidence needed to engage in the activities they love in the community and at school.

Our Pilates reformer assists kids in building strength in specifically targeted muscle groups. It allows our physiotherapist to add and take away resistance as required.