Paediatrics

Overview

The Department of Paediatrics Physiotherapy at BVVS College of Physiotherapy is dedicated to improving the quality of life and functional independence of infants, children, and adolescents with developmental, neuromuscular, and congenital disorders.
The department strives to enhance motor skills, strength, coordination, and mobility through early intervention and evidence-based rehabilitation programs.

The department focuses on:

  • Early identification and management of developmental delays and pediatric disorders.
  • Promoting motor and sensory development through play-based physiotherapy.
  • Empowering families through education and home-based therapy plans.
  • Integrating academic learning with clinical exposure to pediatric care.

Teaching Programmes

The department is actively involved in Undergraduate (BPT) and Postgraduate (MPT – Paediatrics & Neurological Physiotherapy) programs.
The academic curriculum provides an in-depth understanding of pediatric growth, development, and the physiotherapeutic management of congenital and acquired childhood conditions.

Core areas covered:

  • Growth and Developmental Milestones
  • Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Disorders
  • Assessment and Management of Cerebral Palsy and Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Sensory Integration Therapy
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Conditions
  • Neonatal and Infant Physiotherapy
  • Family-Centered Care and Parental Counseling

Learning methods include:

  • Classroom lectures supported by case-based learning.
  • Demonstrations using pediatric models and developmental charts.
  • Clinical postings in pediatric wards, NICU, and therapy centers.
  • Interactive sessions with pediatricians and occupational therapists.

🏥 Clinical Training

Students are trained in the Pediatric Physiotherapy Unit and receive extensive exposure to inpatient, outpatient, and community-based rehabilitation programs.
Training emphasizes clinical observation, evaluation, and evidence-based management.

Key learning areas include:

  • Pediatric assessment and goal-oriented treatment planning.
  • Early stimulation and neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT).
  • Sensory integration and play therapy for children with behavioral or coordination difficulties.
  • Parent education and training for home therapy continuation.

Students are supervised by specialized pediatric physiotherapists to ensure safe and effective practice.

About

The Pediatric Physiotherapy Unit focuses on the management of infants and children with developmental and neurological challenges.
Therapeutic programs are designed to maximize functional ability, social participation, and independence through holistic and family-centered care.

🛏️ Inpatient Services

The inpatient team provides physiotherapy services to children admitted with neuromuscular or orthopaedic conditions.

Services include:

  • Physiotherapy for newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
  • Early intervention for developmental delay and congenital deformities.
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation for pediatric orthopaedic cases.
  • Multidisciplinary coordination with pediatricians and nurses.

🚪 Outpatient Services

Outpatient rehabilitation caters to children requiring long-term follow-up and therapy.

Services include:

  • Treatment of Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome, and Muscular Dystrophy.
  • Motor skill development, balance, and coordination training.
  • Postural correction and gait training.
  • Sensory integration and play-based exercises.
  • Home-based rehabilitation program planning.

Modalities used:

  • Neurodevelopmental therapy tools.
  • Balance boards, therapy balls, and gait trainers.
  • Pediatric-friendly exercise and sensory equipment.

🕐 Working Hours

Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
Emergency pediatric rehabilitation available as per hospital coordination.

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