Paediatric Conditions
At East Devon Physical Therapy, we support children and young people with expert assessment, personalised treatment and practical rehabilitation to help them move better, feel more confident and stay active.
When a child is in pain, struggling with movement, recovering from injury or finding sport and activity more difficult than they should, it can be worrying for both the child and their family. Our role is to assess carefully, explain clearly and build a treatment plan that is appropriate for the child’s age, needs and goals.
We aim to make the process supportive, reassuring and easy to understand, so both children and parents feel confident about the next steps.
What We Can Help With
We support children and young people with a wide range of musculoskeletal and movement-related problems, including:
- Sports injuries in children and teenagers
- Knee pain
- Heel pain and Sever’s disease
- Growing pains and activity-related pain
- Ankle sprains and foot pain
- Back pain and neck pain
- Joint pain linked to sport, growth or overload
- Movement difficulties affecting activity and confidence
- Rehabilitation after injury
- Return to sport planning
Every child is different. Some need help recovering from a specific injury, while others need support with pain, strength, movement control or confidence in activity.
Our Approach to Paediatric Rehabilitation
Children are not just small adults.
Assessment and treatment need to take into account age, growth, development, sport, school demands and confidence. We look at the bigger picture: what the child is struggling with, how symptoms behave, what may be contributing to the problem, and what is most likely to help.
Your child’s treatment plan may include:
- A detailed assessment
- Clear explanation for both parent and child
- Advice on activity, sport and load management
- Age-appropriate exercises to improve strength, control and mobility
- Rehabilitation after injury
- Return to sport guidance
- Support with confidence and movement quality
- Practical home advice that is realistic and easy to follow
Our aim is to reduce pain, improve function and help children return to school, sport and activity with confidence.
Supporting Active Children and Young Athletes
Many of the children and teenagers we see are active, sporty and keen to get back to doing what they enjoy.
That may be football, rugby, running, gymnastics, dance, athletics or general activity.
We help young people recover well, rebuild strength and avoid returning too quickly before they are ready. Where needed, we also help identify training load issues, mo
Why Choose East Devon Physical Therapy?
We combine expert clinical assessment with a calm, supportive and practical approach that works for both children and parents.
We understand that children need clear explanations, realistic plans and the right level of encouragement. We also know that parents want confidence that their child is being assessed properly and guided safely.
Our focus is always on meaningful progress, not generic advice.
Common Goals We Help With
Families often come to us because they want to:
- Understand what is causing their child’s pain
- Help their child return to sport safely
- Improve movement, strength and confidence
- Reduce repeated flare-ups or recurring injuries
- Support recovery after injury
- Make activity feel easier and less worrying
- Get a clear plan rather than waiting and hoping it settles
What to Expect
The first appointment gives us time to understand the child’s symptoms, activity levels and goals, and to assess movement, strength and function in an age-appropriate way.
We will explain what we think is going on, what is likely to help and what the next steps should be. We make sure both the child and parent leave with a clear, practical plan.
Book a Paediatric Assessment
If your child is struggling with pain, injury or movement difficulties, we are here to help.
Book a paediatric assessment with East Devon Physical Therapy and let us help your child move better, feel more confident and get back to the activities they enjoy.