Paediatric Physiotherapy:
Specialist Physiotherapy for babies to teens
Meghna Nebhwani, Registered Children's Physiotherapist
What is Physiotherapy for children?
Children’s physiotherapy is a specialist area of physiotherapy to support babies, children and young people. Paediatric Physiotherapy focuses on helping children develop strength, movement, balance and confidence, so they can take part in everyday activities, play, sports and school. At Dulwich Physio, children are assessed and treated by a specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist using a gentle, evidence-based and family-centred approach. Treatment is always tailored to your child’s age, development, and individual goals. Physiotherapy sessions are designed to be positive, supportive and age-appropriate. The focus is on helping children feel confident in their bodies while building skills that carry over into daily life.
Who do we see & what to expect?
We work with babies, children and young people (0–18 years) who may be experiencing movement difficulties, pain, or delays in physical development. Parents may seek physiotherapy support if they are concerned about: Delayed milestones such as sitting, crawling or walking Balance, coordination, or frequent trips and falls Pain affecting sport, school, or daily activities Posture, walking patterns, or growth-related changes Your child’s physiotherapy appointment will include: A thorough assessment of movement, posture, strength and coordination Discussion of your concerns and goals An individualised treatment plan, often using play-based or functional activities Advice and exercises to support progress at home First appointments are 60 minutes; a relaxed environment is created to allow time for the detailed assessment, treatment and parent education.
Conditions seen
Developmental & Infant Conditions
- Gross motor developmental delays
- Balance difficulties & coordination challenges
- Tiptoe walking
- Torticollis
- Head shape & positional preference concerns (plagiocephaly)
- Screening for hip dysplasia (DDH)
- Positional talipes
- Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy
Musculoskeletal & Pain Conditions
- Fractures, muscle strains & ligament sprains
- Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder with pain or functional difficulties
- Rheumatological conditions affecting movement
Back & Neck
- Back pain (postural, growth-related, scoliosis-related, spondylosis)
- Neck pain (postural, muscle imbalance, torticollis-related)
Lower Limb
- Knee pain, including Osgood-Schlatter disease & traction apophysitis
- Hip pain, including post-operative rehabilitation & screening for SUFE & Perthes
- Ankle & foot pain, including ankle sprains & tarsal pain
Paediatric neurological conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Neuro-rehabilitation following acquired brain injury or trauma
How to book & other information
- Meghna is an experienced Children's Physiotherapist who works within the NHS & private practice
- You can self-pay or use private medical insurance (Axa, Aviva, Bupa & WPA). For self-pay, you can self-refer.
- Self-pay fees are £120 for 1hour initial appointment, with follow up sessions priced £120 for 1hour, and £85 for 45 minutes
- For self-pay, you can book directly online (look for the blue self-pay buttons!)
- If using medical insurance, use postcode SE22 8JJ and Meghna's provider codes are Axa MN02180; Aviva 600190651 and Bupa 80001909.
- Appointments are in-clinic on Monday & Thursday, with occasional Saturdays. Alternative after school/ evening appointments are available by request. Home visits may be arranged on a case-basis.
- Access to a free exercise app
