Exercise library

Children's physiotherapy exercises

Play-based exercises for children's movement and development.

Single-exercise guides and staged recovery programmes, each drafted to a shared house style and clinically reviewed by an HCPC-registered physiotherapist.

Individual exercises

Animal Walk CircuitBear crawls and crab walks turned into a fun circuit, building gross motor coordination through play.PaediatricEarly rehabView details

Balance Beam Walk (Tape Line)Walking along a taped line on the floor, a playful way to build the same balance skills as formal tandem walking.PaediatricMobility phaseView details

Ball Catch and ThrowSimple catching and throwing games building hand-eye coordination and upper-limb control through play.PaediatricStrength phaseView details

Obstacle Course Crawl-ThroughA fun crawl-through-and-around obstacle course integrating multiple motor skills for real-world play readiness.PaediatricReturn to functionView details

Toe Walking / Heel Walking GameA game encouraging alternating heel and toe walking to build ankle range and normal walking pattern awareness.PaediatricEarly rehabView details

Trampette Bouncing (Supervised)Supervised gentle bouncing on a small trampette, building leg strength and balance reactions enjoyably.PaediatricStrength phaseView details

Prone Extension Play ('Superman')Lying on the tummy lifting arms and legs like flying, building core and back strength through imaginative play.PaediatricEarly rehabView details

Scooter Board PropulsionLying on a scooter board and pulling along with the arms, building upper-body and core strength playfully.PaediatricStrength phaseView details

Single-Leg Hop GameHopping games on painted spots or hopscotch, rebuilding single-leg power and confidence for playground return.PaediatricReturn to functionView details

Sensory-Motor Circuit (Multi-Station)A short multi-station circuit combining movement and sensory input, tailored to the child's specific needs.PaediatricReturn to functionView details

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Using these exercises safely

This is general information only. Please do not start these exercises without guidance from a physiotherapist who has assessed you. Stop if pain is sharp or does not settle, and seek advice. Using them without an assessment is at your own risk.

A few general rules that apply to every exercise and programme in this library:

Build up gradually. Start with the easier end of what is suggested and add more only when it feels comfortable.
Some muscle soreness during or after is normal - up to about 3 or 4 out of 10 that settles within a day is fine.
Sharp pain, pain that spreads down a limb, pain that wakes you at night, or pain that is clearly worse the next morning means stop and get it checked.
Do not push through pain to 'earn' progress. Slow, steady loading is what builds tissue tolerance.
These are general exercises, not a substitute for a personal assessment. If you are not sure what is wrong, or things are not improving, book an assessment.

If your symptoms are severe, spreading, or you feel unwell, see a doctor rather than starting exercises.

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