Babies/Children

At Skye Osteopathy we see children of all ages for musculoskeletal and neurological care, movement concerns, positioning and postural issues, as well as general well being and health optimisation. 

Osteopaths examine movement, growth and development issues for babies and young people with or without an injury. An assessment may involve physical, orthopaedic, neurological and functional tests designed for children used to identify progress against child milestones. The osteopath may observe a child during movement in leisure, play or when interacting with others. 

If issues needing clinical care are found, the osteopath might consider factors in a child’s life, thoughts, family relationship or broader health that might impact the issue and need attention from other health professionals. 

Osteopaths offer a range of clinical services to manage conditions or issues. Education and advice on activities for maintaining or growing physical skills in children may be offered. Developmentally appropriate manual therapy treatments may be recommended for a child.

Osteopaths work in association with other health professionals, including medical practitioners, paediatricians, maternal and child health nurses, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and psychologists. They may organise referrals to other health professionals in supporting children and their families.