Pediatric Physiotherapy

Pediatric physiotherapy at Physio Clinic Suchánek focuses on children aged 3 and above presenting with postural problems, scoliosis, flat feet, motor coordination difficulties, and sports injury prevention or rehabilitation. Sessions are delivered by Mgr. Klára Pavlíková, who holds specialist training in paediatric physiotherapy, and combine a child-appropriate assessment approach with manual techniques, targeted exercises, and guidance for the family on how to support the child's progress at home.

Children's musculoskeletal development is not simply a scaled-down version of adult physiology — it carries its own patterns, vulnerabilities, and treatment principles. Physio Clinic Suchánek offers paediatric physiotherapy led by Mgr. Klára Pavlíková, who combines her clinical physiotherapy qualification with specialist paediatric training, allowing her to assess and treat children with both structural and functional musculoskeletal presentations. The first paediatric session follows the same structured approach as the adult initial diagnostic: a detailed history (including birth history, developmental milestones, school or sport demands, and the family's observations), followed by movement analysis adapted for the child's age, cooperation, and presentation. Assessment tools include observation of gait and posture, functional movement tasks, and hands-on palpation of key anatomical landmarks. Conditions seen in the paediatric service include scoliosis (early-stage functional and structural), postural kyphosis and hyperlordosis, flat feet (pes planus) and associated knee or hip tracking issues, growing pains with musculoskeletal contribution, motor coordination difficulties, and sports injuries (ankle sprains, knee pain, overuse tendinopathies common in young athletes). Treatment for children emphasises active participation: the session typically combines a small amount of manual work (gentle mobilisation, soft-tissue release) with exercise-based correction that the child can engage with. Exercises are designed to be playful and motivating where the child's age allows. The therapist provides clear guidance to parents on how to reinforce the exercises at home, which is a critical part of the treatment for younger patients. Progress is monitored against measurable functional goals at each session, and the therapeutic plan is updated accordingly. For school-age children, recommendations for school posture, seating adjustments, and sporting load management are included where relevant. Preparation: the child should wear comfortable, loose clothing. Parents should bring any relevant imaging or previous medical reports. It helps to discuss the session positively with the child beforehand — framing it as movement coaching rather than medical treatment.