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Structural Scoliosis?

Structural scoliosis is characterized by a fixed curve in the spine that includes a rotational component. Unlike non-structural scoliosis, it doesn't correct itself when the person bends to the side.

Idiopathic Scoliosis (75%) 👋

"Idiopathic" means the cause is unknown, but genetic factors are thought to play a significant role. It's categorized by the age when it first appears:

✅ Early Onsent: Appears between

Want to create more engaging play based therapy sessions? Learn how with our principles for any program! ✅

As a Paediatric Physiotherapist with over 10,000 hours of experience using play based principles and seeing the engagement in sessions, the outcomes and therapists asking how to incorporate this approach.. I made this course ✨

AND it's online which means you can access it anywhere 👏🏼

Link to course in page bio 🔗

This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to integrate play-based principles into programs, assessments and outcomes, empowering children aged 4-12 to thrive through purposeful play 🏀

How can this course help you:

✅ Comprehensive Assessments: Gain expertise in conducting play based assessments and outcome measures, with training on neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions.

✅ Master Play-Based Principles: Learn to integrate play-based principles and fundamental developmental concepts into your practice, with engaging activities to support children with disabilities.

✅Sensory Play Strategies: Improve attention, focus and maximise your sessions by discovering sensory play strategies that cater to the sensory needs of children, promoting sensory integration and regulation leading to better therapy outcomes.

✅Receive NDIS report writing templates: Designed to streamline your documentation process, ensuring your reports are comprehensive, accurate, and meet all necessary requirements.

✅ Behavioral and Social Skills Through Play:
Utilise play-based interventions to improve behavioral and social skills, helping children develop better communication, cooperation, and emotional regulation. Overcome challenges in managing behavioral issues and enhancing social interactions.

✅ Family and Caregiver Involvement: Learn how to effectively involve families and caregivers in play-based interventions, fostering a supportive home environment that reinforces therapeutic goals. Address the challenge of ensuring continuity and support outside of therapy sessions.

Enrollment is now open with an early bird exclusive offer, the course will run from the 1st of August 2024!

Every month in Australia 86 children are diagnosed with cancer. As a Paediatric Physiotherapist who supports children with and recovering from cancer, this month means a lot.

Our team will be fundraising vital funds to change the future of childhood cancer, to get involved head over to the 86k for a cure website and search: James Dowton to find our team.

Cancer and its treatment can have a significant impact on a child's physical development. They may experience:

Muscle weakness and fatigue: Treatment can lead to muscle loss, impacting their ability to participate in everyday activities.

Pain and stiffness: Surgery, radiation, and other interventions can cause pain and stiffness, limiting mobility and range of motion.

Lymphedema: This swelling in the body's tissues can affect limbs and lead to discomfort and functional limitations.

Balance and coordination difficulties: Treatment-related side effects can affect balance and coordination, impacting movement and confidence.

As a Paediatric Physio we work with kids and their families to overcome and manage these challenges, as each child’s journey is unique we work closely with the family to find the right program to support. 

Regain independence: By improving their physical abilities, children gain independence in daily activities, fostering a sense of control and self-belief.

Boost confidence: Overcoming physical challenges with the support of a physiotherapist builds confidence and a positive self-image, empowering them to participate in life fully.

Return to loved activities: Whether it's playing sports, dancing, or simply running around, physiotherapy helps children reclaim the activities they cherish, enriching their emotional well-being.

Join me this month. Donate, share and lace up your own shoes and walk, run, swim or cycle. 

Should kids play more?

ADHD doesn't mean a child can't focus or pay attention, as a Paediatric Physiotherapist I work with families with goals of improved focus on tasks and the ability to get through a full day of school.

One of the first questions I always ask, is what helps your child to focus? What do they love and enjoy?

And the answer is so often movement. And there is a reason why.

Movement is fundamental for children, and when we create environments that limit movement this can be incredibly challenging.

The research supports play and activity for children, so we need to find ways to incorporate this. Structured and creative play is incredibly beneficial for kids, and play is also an environment where we can learn to regulate and communicate.

What are your thoughts on play and have you seen the impact of movement on helping your child to learn and grow?

Make sure to SHARE this post to keep the conversation going and raise awareness of the power of play!

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Antarctica Animal Workout for Kids 🐧

We have designed a core workout for kids while exploring amazing Antarctica with some of our favourite animals! Head over to Adaptive Kids YouTube to join in the fun and make sure to subscribe to keep up to date with all of our kids workouts and adventures!

James Dowton, APA Titled Paediatric Physiotherapist (Masters of Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy) designed this workout to include four fundamental movements for kids to build their strength and coordination 🐧

Kids ANTARCTICA ANIMAL ADVENTURE Workout!🐧🧊 Ages 4+ ANTARCTICA ADVENTURE WORKOUT🐧 Kids Fitness, No Equipment Needed!Let's get moving with our Antarctica Adventure Workout! Here we have a fun, engaging session...

Soccer Skills Time! ⚽️

Head over to Adaptive Kids YouTube for 3 Essential Soccer Skills for every kid to learn with APA Titled Australian Paediatric Physiotherapist - James Dowton (Masters of Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Honours)

Make sure to subscribe to stay up to date with more great activities and kids workouts!

3 Essential Soccer Drills for EVERY Kid To Learn Soccer Skills Program: https://adaptivekids.com.au/products/soccer-skills-program3 Essential Soccer Skills for every Kid to learn with Australian Paediatric ...

Get moving with our Kids World Cup Workout!

Designed by Australian Paediatric Physiotherapist - James Dowton to help build essential strength and coordination for soccer!

You can also find our All Abilities Soccer Skills Program at Adaptive Kids Australia : adaptive kids.com.au

https://youtu.be/rbzflEklfcQ

Kids Soccer Essential Exercises ⚽ WORLD CUP WORKOUT, No Equipment Needed! Let's get moving with our World Cup Workout! Here we have a warm up with Australian Paediatric Physiotherapist - James Dowton (Masters of Advanced Paediatric...

🌟 Check out our newest YouTube video: Mario Fitness for Kids! 🍄💪

Join Australian Paediatric Physiotherapist - James Dowton, Mario and his friends in an exciting fitness challenge that will keep your little ones active and entertained. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🔗 Follow the link below to watch the video and discover more educational and fitness adventures to help all kids to play, move and stay active! 🎥🌈

Don't miss out on this fun-filled adventure for your kids! Make sure to subscribe to Adaptive Kids YouTube for more 🤗❤️

Super Mario, Boswer BATTLE! Kids Fitness WORKOUT, Brain Break! Super MARIO Movie Workout | Kids Virtual Adventure | Minutes Brain BreakLet's get moving with our favourite Mario characters! See if you can get through this...

Have fun with our Australian ANIMALS Alphabet Workout, enjoy learning about unique Australian Animals in this fun adventure made by Paediatric Physiotherapist - James Dowton 🦘

Make sure to Subscribe to Adaptive Kids YouTube to stay up to date with all of our kids workouts and education✅

Australian ANIMAL Alphabet ADVENTURE | Learning + Kids Workout! 🦘🐨 Stay active with James the Kids Physio on this Australian Alphabet Animal Adventure! 1% of all proceeds from our Balance Board Programs go to conservation pr...

Have fun with our: Ocean Animals, Kids Workout! 🦈

Made for Kids 4, have fun with James the Kids Physio as we explore the ocean, learn about different sea creatures and build healthy, strong bodies!

This five minute adventure requires no equipment and is made for the whole family! Make sure to Subscribe to Adaptive Kids Youtube to stay up to date with all of our kids adventures, education and workouts!

OCEAN Animals ADVENTURE for Kids | Indoor Workout and Learning 🦈🐙 Stay active with James the Kids Physio on this Ocean Animal Adventure! This workout was created by James Dowton, a Paediatric Physiotherapist who is here to ...

Easter EGG Kids Adventure Workout! Let's have some fun fitness with this Easter FAMILY workout from James the Kids Physio with Adaptive Kids Australia 🐣🐇

We had lots of fun making this session, share with a friend, family member or teacher you know to keep the body moving and happy this Easter week! AND make sure to SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date with all our KIDS content and education✨

Kids Easter BUNNY FITNESS | Egg ADVENTURE KIDS Workout 🐰🥚 Have fun with this EASTER EGG ADVENTURE WORKOUT with James the Kids Physio! James is a Paediatric Physiotherapist who has made this session interactive for t...

Have a fun leg workout as Paediatric Physiotherapist – James Dowton from Adaptive Kids, as he picks THREE of his favourite leg exercise for strong legs for active play!

Visit: https://youtu.be/BT70VsfHSGs

Subscribe and share to help more families build their movement skills for health, active play!

- James provides Telehealth sessions, and supports children on the NDIS. https://adaptivekids.com.au/pages/telehealth

- Find out Balance Board Program Here: https://adaptivekids.com.au/products/balance-bundle-gross-motor-program

- Adaptive Kids Soccer Skills Program: https://adaptivekids.com.au/pages/soccer-skills-program

Kids Leg Workout (5 Minutes, No Equipment! KIDS 4+) Have a fun leg workout as Paediatric Physiotherapist – James Dowton from as he picks THREE of his favourite leg exercise for strong legs for a...

Learn with Paediatric Physiotherapist – James Dowton. HOW and WHY to use a visual schedule to assist with morning routines, smoother transitions and less stress for families with Adaptive Kids YouTube 😊

A visual schedule is a great way to support children with having happier, better mornings and setting their day up for success. Visual schedules can be used at home, school, sport or therapy ✅

Visit adaptivekids.com.au for more kid’s Adaptive balance, coordination and sport programs ⚽️

Always consult with your health care professional to make sure this is right for you.

Contact James Dowton & Adaptive Kids:
Youtube – Adaptive Kids
Instagram – Adaptive_Kids or James_AdaptiveKidsPhysio
W: adaptivekids.com.au

https://youtu.be/bhGkDuy2JxQ

VISUAL Schedules for Kids *GAMECHANGER* for Morning Routines (Great for ADHD, Autism) Learn with Paediatric Physiotherapist – James Dowton. HOW and WHY to use a visual schedule to assist with morning routines, smoother transitions and less str...

Have fun with our follow along kids workout now on Adaptive Kids YouTube !

Kids need coordination for play and activity! 👏

This easy to follow session with Paediatric Physiotherapist - James Dowton from Adaptive Kids Australia takes kids through four amazing movements to improve their coordination, build strength and movement control✅

Complete at home or in the class room as a group! Try this session once a week for 6 weeks and share the fun with a friend, therapist, parent or teacher to help support more kids ❤️

All activities are general in nature and not personal advice. Before starting any new activity consult with your health care professional or therapist to make sure it is right for you 😌

Kids Coordination Workout! | Four BEST Movements | Ages 4+ Kids need coordination for play and activity! 👏This easy to follow session with Paediatric Physiotherapist - James Dowton from takes kids thro...

All Abilities Soccer Skills Program (Ages 3 - 16) designed by Australian Paediatric Physiotherapist- James Dowton. Registrations open for March 2023: https://adaptivekids.com.au/pages/soccer-skills-program

Our All Abilities Soccer Program provides a pathway for all children to develop their soccer skills to be supported to play with family, friends and in a team.

What is involved:
- This is an online program we have developed to build children's soccer skills in a progressive manner, from foundational activities building coordination, ball and visual tracking skills to in game skills including: passing, shooting, body and game awareness.

- Included is your very own Soccer Ball designed by Australian Paediatric Physiotherapists.

Programs for:
- Neurological Conditions (Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury)
- Autism, ADHD, ODD, Sensory Processing
- Genetic and Developmental Conditions
- Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Vision and Hearing Impairment
- Connective Tissue and Hypermobility (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome - EDS)

Let us know if you have any questions: you can send us a message, email [email protected] ☺️

For parents and teachers! All children should be supported in their play and learning! 🎉

We genuinely care about making a more accessible and supportive world, in this video we have taken years of experience as a Paediatric Physiotherapist connecting with children, families and teachers to provide realistic, actionable strategies to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at home and school ✅

We discuss:
- What is Autism (Including Signs and Symptoms)
- Understanding sensory profiles and needs (Classroom and Learning Tips)
- Inclusive Play and Learning
- Supporting key transitions

Comment below your questions for James to answer and subscribe to Adaptive Kids YouTube stay up to date with our Kid's Workouts and Education ✅

All information is general in nature and not personal advice ☺️

How to teach a child with Autism | Preschool + Primary School (From a Paediatric Physiotherapist) Learn with James Dowton (Australian - Paediatric Physiotherapist) from practical steps you can start today for children with Autism Spectrum D...

Kids Core Workout up on Adaptive Kids YouTube ✅

Have fun in this guided session for kids 4+, we work on core control and strength to support active play and getting through a full day ☺️

We also incorporate upper and lower body coordination for ages 4+ 👏

All activities are general in nature and not personal advice. Before starting any new program or activity consult with your health care professional ☺️

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Our kids guided relaxation sensation is now on YouTube!

We relax and unwind together, whether it’s the end of the day or just the end of play it is important to regulate our bodies 😌

Paediatric Physiotherapist takes us through a guided session with a focus on gentle movements and stretches (Ages 3+)

A great way to reset after lunchtime, play or finish the day, you can find the full session on Adaptive Kids YouTube. Subscribe to keep up to date with all of our kids content 👏

https://youtu.be/SqFinkt_bsU

Kids Relax & Unwind - Guided Session (Best Movements from a Kids Physio) Let's relax and unwind. Whether it is the end of day or just the end of play, Paediatric Physiotherapist - James Dowton from takes you through ...

Made for Preschool Morning by Australian Paediatric Physiotherapist - James Dowton from Adaptive Kids Australia

We wake the body up with gentle active movement for a day of fun, active learning. Exercise has been shown to help with learning, so start the day right and set yourself up for success!

James provides Telehealth sessions, and supports children on the NDIS. He can be contact via email [email protected] or in the comments.

Head on over, start your morning with fun movement and make sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all our kids workouts and education!

Preschool Kids Exercise (Morning Routine from a Paediatric Physiotherapist) Made for morning movement, join in withthis fun workout with Australian Paediatric Physiotherapist - James Dowton from We wake the body up with...

We are so excited to announce our Junior Sporting Pathways Program!

Providing accessible sporting pathways for all children and ability levels 🤩

Sport, play and activity should be accessible for all children ✅

That is why our Junior Sporting Pathways Program provides one on one sports coaching and development with renowned Australian Paediatric Physiotherapist James Dowton 🤩

Providing personalised sporting and athletic development for children with disability, from building fundamental skills to Paralympic Goals, we are here for you 🤝

Regardless of location, our programs are accessible 👋

We provide online (Telehealth) programs so that all children can access meaningful programs and support to achieve thier dreams and goals ⭐️

Get in touch today to see how we can help you via message, email [email protected] or visit adaptivekids.com.au

Let us take the guesswork out of how you can support your child to build balance and gross motor skills 🤩

Our Australian Paediatric Physiotherapists have developed a fun, progressive program that supports children to build movement skills to play with confidence 👏

Children use the Gross Motor Skills all throughout the day, for play, learning and sports 👏

The Balance Bundle guides kids to better understand their body and build foundational movement skills, with engaging activity cards and a balance board (made for kids!) your child can progressively build their skills at a pace that is right for them ✅

Our passion is to help children who may have challenges with their balance, coordination and movement skills ❤️

Children have an amazing ability to learn and that is why we have purposefully created this play based program, because play is important for life 🌟

Free Shipping! You can pre-order this program today, products will be shipping early 2023 🚗

Visit: https://adaptivekids.com.au/products/balance-bundle-gross-motor-program to find out more ✅

✅ Not all children will play the same. And that is normal.

✅ When children show an interest in play that might be different to what we did growing up, we need to respect and support them. Not discourage an interest because it is not our own.

✅ Every child develops at their own pace and may enjoy different styles of play earlier or later.

✅ And it is completely normal for these interests to change over time.

✅ So let’s all listen to what children are saying, what they are expressing, and embrace all the creative ways we can play together.

👇 Share some of the amazing ways children you know love to play 👏

We need to play at a level our kids understand and can learn from.

✅ While it is important to challenge children to learn new skills, it is important that we do so in a way that is realistic, supportive and encourages active involvement

✅ If a task is too far beyond a child’s capabilities we need to listen and respect where they are at not where we expect them to be

✅ All play skills are scaleable, they can have less or more complexity and we need to find a balance where there is opportunity to succeed but also not succeed to build resilience, determination and regulate emotionally.

✅ A great example is when children are learning to catch. We are not going straight to a level beyond the child’s capabilities. We should aim for 6/10 successful attempts, which gives opportunities for success but also provides challenge to learn and develop

✅ We can start with a large ball caught from a small distance, we may then move further away or introduce a single bounce

✅ This can then later be progressed to a smaller ball at a closer distance and working ourselves further away.

✅ Be present with children when playing to understand and respect their developing bodies and brains.

Follow along and for play and developmental ideas to support all children to play, learn and move with confidence

Adaptive Kids was founded by Australian Paediatric Physiotherapists James Dowton, to provide evidence based, high quality, accessible programs and products to support kids physical, social and emotional development.

We work with children, families and schools everyday. Kids have an amazing capacity to learn, grow and devleop, sometimes they just need some help and guidance along the way.

Our school and play programs are designed to support everyday learning and play without adding stress to already busy lives.

You can join our Let's Start School Online Program at adaptivekids.com.au

You can subscribe to the Adaptive Kids Podcast with James Dowton on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Google Podcasts