Children’s Physiotherapy

Children's Physiotherapy in Sutton and Surrey

Expert physiotherapy helping children move, play, and grow with confidence

London Sports Physiotherapy provides specialist physiotherapy for babies, children, and adolescents in Sutton and Surrey. Our highly qualified physiotherapists have extensive experience assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions across all childhood age groups and ability levels.

From sports injuries and growing pains to developmental concerns and post-fracture rehabilitation, we deliver evidence-based treatment tailored to your child’s unique needs. We understand that childhood brings constant physical change, growth spurts, increased sports participation, and evolving school demands all impact musculoskeletal health.

Our child-friendly approach combines clinical expertise with age-appropriate care, helping children and adolescents recover safely while building confidence for long-term physical development. We welcome self-funded clients and those claiming through private health insurance.

Our Child-Centred Approach

Every child receives personalised assessment using advanced diagnostic techniques to identify the root cause of symptoms, not just the area of pain. Our physiotherapists adapt treatment based on your child’s age, personality, and developmental stage.

For younger children and babies, therapy focuses on movement quality, developmental milestones, and building strong physical foundations.

For older children and adolescents, particularly those in sport, treatment includes load management, strength training, sport-specific rehabilitation, and injury prevention strategies.

We explain findings in clear, reassuring language that helps children feel comfortable and parents feel informed and involved.

Treatment Includes:

  • Gentle hands-on therapy
  • Strength and conditioning programmes
  • Movement and coordination training
  • Postural assessment and correction
  • Sport-specific rehabilitation
  • Education for parents and children

We work collaboratively with parents, schools, and sports clubs to ensure consistent support beyond the clinic.

Conditions We Treat

Our children’s physiotherapy service treats a comprehensive range of musculoskeletal conditions:

Children and Adolescents:

  • Musculoskeletal pain and sports injuries
  • Growing pains (Sever’s disease, Osgood-Schlatter’s)
  • Adolescent back pain
  • Post-fracture rehabilitation
  • Return to sport programmes
  • Hypermobility syndromes
  • Abnormal gait patterns (toe walking, flat feet, asymmetry)
  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Balance and coordination difficulties
  • Mild scoliosis

Babies and Infants:

  • Developmental delay (sitting, crawling, walking milestones)
  • Torticollis (neck tightness and head preference)
  • Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome)
  • Erb’s Palsy (brachial plexus injury)
  • Positional talipes

Why Choose London Sports Physiotherapy

Our clinic is trusted by families across Sutton and surrounding areas for excellence in paediatric physiotherapy care.

Highly Experienced Team: Our physiotherapists have extensive specialist training in treating children of all ages and ability levels with post-graduate qualifications in Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Young Athletes.

Flexible Appointments: We offer convenient appointment times to fit around school and family schedules.

Clear Communication: We provide straightforward explanations and education, ensuring both children and parents understand the diagnosis and treatment plan.

Long-Term Focus: We prioritise sustainable recovery and physical development, not just short-term symptom relief.

Comprehensive Network: We maintain excellent relationships with local GPs and specialist consultants in orthopaedics, neurology, and rheumatology across Sutton and central London. When needed, we can arrange imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT) and specialist referrals to ensure your child receives the right care quickly.

Insurance and Self-Pay Options: We accept self-funded clients and work with all major private health insurance providers.

Located in central Sutton with easy accessibility, our professional, friendly clinic environment puts children at ease from the moment they arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Children's physiotherapy specialises in assessing and treating movement, posture, strength, coordination, and pain in young people. Because children are constantly growing and developing, treatment must be carefully tailored to their age, developmental stage, and activity levels. Our physiotherapists have extensive experience adapting treatment for all childhood age groups.

No referral is needed, you can book an appointment directly with us. However, some private health insurance providers may require a GP referral for reimbursement, so we recommend checking your policy before booking.

The initial consultation includes a detailed assessment of your child's condition, discussion of their medical history and current symptoms, and a physical examination. Your physiotherapist will then explain the diagnosis and create a personalised treatment plan. The session typically lasts 40 minutes.

Please bring comfortable clothing that allows easy movement and access to the affected area. For example, shorts for knee or leg issues, a vest or loose-fitting top for shoulder or upper body concerns.

This varies depending on the condition, severity, and your child's response to treatment. Your physiotherapist will discuss expected timeframes during the first appointment and regularly review progress.

Yes. With your permission, we are happy to communicate with teachers, coaches, or other professionals involved in your child's care to ensure consistent support and safe return to activities.

Book Your Children's Physiotherapy Appointment in Sutton

Specialist help is available, and the sooner you seek it, the sooner your child can start feeling better again. The team at London Sports Physiotherapy in Sutton provides expert Children’s physiotherapy in a friendly, professional and supportive environment.

Contact us today to book your initial assessment or to speak with one of our specialist physiotherapists about your symptoms. We are based in Sutton and proudly serve children from across South London and Surrey.