Teenagers and Kids Physiotherapy

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING IS IMPORTANT FOR ADOLESCENTS

A 2015 study found only one third of Australian children are reaching the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day (Sports Medicine Australia, 2017).

In actual fact, Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines recommend children and adolescents participate in muscle and bone strengthening activities at least three days per week. In addition to the health benefits, strength and conditioning programs can provide a lifelong form of enjoyable fitness, confidence, and many health benefits.

• Recent research has shown a link between late adolescence muscle strength and the risk of developing chronic disease well as premature mortality.[1]
• Good adolescent strength can decrease the risk of suicide-related death by 30% and the risk of having a psychiatric diagnosis later in life by 65%.[2]
• Stronger youths are more likely to have stronger bones, higher self-esteem, and are less likely to be obese.[3]
• Resistance training in combination with sports physiotherapy can also reduce the risk of a sports-related injury in adolescents.[4]

It is significant to note that despite this growing body of evidence, muscular fitness in children and adolescents continue to decline worldwide. Our physical therapy for teens helps to ensure your child moves through these critical years with grace and minimal risk of future injury and health problems.

WHY ARE KIDS MISSING OUT ON RESISTANCE TRAINING?

Attitudes towards resistance training & gym training for teenagers and children continues to be quite negative. Many feel it is an unsuitable activity for children, with unnecessary risk for injury and the potential for stunting their growth. Unfortunately, these beliefs are not based on recent research.

• • Current evidence finds that appropriately supervised child physiotherapy programs are safe and do not hinder growth and development in adolescents.[5]
  • Injury during adolescent strength classes is usually due to misuse of equipment, inappropriate weight, poor technique, and lack of qualified supervision.[6]
  • Resistance training with a qualified child physiotherapist can help to improve strength, manage weight, increase self-esteem and help to set your child up for a healthy and strong future.[7]

  Speak to our kids & child physiotherapist about your child’s physical health and find out more about how you can set them on the path for a healthy body and healthy life.

ADOLESCENT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CLASSES WITH A TRUSTED KIDS PHYSIO

At Pivotal Motion, our child physio knows that adolescents can safely improve their strength and overall health by participating in a well supervised program.

• Our exercise classes for teens give adolescents a good understanding of the basics of strength and conditioning and how to be safe and effective with training.
• Our kids physiotherapist led classes teach correct technique for all fundamental strength exercises such as the squat, dead lift, and push up, as well as an introduction to stretching, plyometrics, and proprioception.
• Classes run year-round on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings, with expanded classes during school holidays.
• Our Child physiotherapist, also offer one to one active teen sessions.

Each class will be led by one of Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy’s qualified team.