Expert attention for your child's movement: Child Therapy Eindhoven.

At Sens bewegen je in Eindhoven and surroundings you can go for exercise therapy and physiotherapy. A number of our therapists are specialized in child therapy.

Child therapy

Pediatric physiotherapists and pediatric exercise therapists specialize in the motor development of babies, young children and children of primary school age. In babies, it often involves treating preferred posture, deviations in the development of growth and movement. Pediatric therapists at Sens beweegt je Eindhoven also regularly see crying babies and investigate what we can contribute to this for the child and parents.

Exercise is very important for a child's development, and is often a favorite activity for children. During primary school, they learn many new skills such as cycling, swimming, and writing. Most children learn these skills naturally. Sometimes children find it difficult to perform certain activities well, no matter how hard they try. In that case, a pediatric exercise therapist or pediatric physiotherapist can help. Child therapists from Sens beweegt je Eindhoven also treat children at home. Treating children in their own environment is sometimes better. Child therapists from Sens beweegt je Eindhoven provide parents with information about the development of their growing child and are given practical tips and exercises to positively support development.

Other complaints
In addition, our pediatric physiotherapists and pediatric exercise therapists also treat children with posture and movement complaints (including scoliosis), joint pain (back and neck complaints, knee-ankle-foot, arm-shoulder-wrist), sports injuries and tension complaints (headache, breathing).

Specialization

At Sens beweegt je Eindhoven, sleep therapists also work. The child therapist has a specialization in sleep problems in children. We work together because sleep problems often arise in parents. Sometimes factors such as uncertainty and anxiety in parents play a role that can negatively affect the sleep of child and parents.

The problems that children can experience in their motor development are very diverse.

Quotes from parents:
“My baby has a preferred position.”
“My baby cries so much”.
“My child is behind in development when it comes to writing.”
“My child is not crawling yet.”
“My child falls very often.”
“My child doesn't want to play outside.”
“My child doesn't enjoy sports.”
“My child is behind in development when it comes to writing.”

Quotes from children themselves
“I often play games, but after a while I get neck pain and sometimes a headache.”
“I really can't sit still and concentrate on homework.”
“I don't like gym, I'm not good at it and I don't get chosen often”.
“I want to play cops and robbers well, but I can't because I'm clumsy (they say).”
“I have a really hard time getting up to go to school, I'm tired, tired.”
“I don't fall asleep until very late, my head is busy.”

Which specialist?

Child therapy at Sens moves you Eindhoven is a collaboration between pediatric physiotherapy and pediatric exercise therapy.

Pediatric exercise therapy is a specialization of Cesar and Mensendieck exercise therapy. Pediatric physiotherapy is a specialization of physiotherapy. Both professions focus on the (sensory)motor development of children and adolescents from 0 to 18 years.

At Kindertherapie Sens in Eindhoven, children also have the opportunity to work on relaxation and better sleep.
Pediatric physiotherapists and pediatric exercise therapists work together, but your child does have a permanent care provider. This is how we strive for the best care for your child.

Intake, examination and treatment

After registering for child therapy at Sens beweegt je Eindhoven, the child and parents/caregivers are asked which activities or situations the child has difficulty with. The child's motor functioning is then examined. Based on the request for help and the motor examination, the child therapist draws up a treatment goal and treatment plan.

The individual treatment plan is offered in such a way that your child enjoys movement and acquires skills in a playful way. During the treatment, both necessary conditions and motor skills are addressed. This is based on your child's world of experience and interests. Exercise material specifically for children is used. Challenging and supporting are key words in the approach and guidance. Of course, during the treatment period, the progress of the treatment and any guidance at home or in the classroom are discussed with parents, caregivers and teacher. The child therapist stimulates motor development and ensures that movement becomes fun again and that children can keep up better with their peers.

Children's therapy Sens moves you Eindhoven treats at locations of Sens moves you in Eindhoven and surroundings. In addition, the children's physiotherapists and children's exercise therapists come to your home and school.

Reimbursement and referral

Treatments for child therapy are 100% reimbursed from the basic insurance without a personal contribution. You can also come to us without a referral from your GP or paediatrician. An appointment at school or at home is possible at Sens beweegt je. Welcome to Sens beweegt je child therapy Eindhoven.

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