Intensive Therapy for Kids
Focused care. Targeted support. Helping achieve goals.
- Free phone assessment
- Experienced physiotherapists
- Bookings available
Tailored Intensive Therapy Blocks for children who need more targeted, frequent therapy to accelerate progress. Designed for children with developmental delays, neurological conditions, or complex needs, these short-term programs deliver concentrated physiotherapy over a one- to three-week period.
About us
At Ohana, we have a special interest in paediatric physiotherapy. We are passionate about working closely with clients and their families to improve independence, participation, confidence, and long-term physical well-being. As a small team, we take a warm, family-focused approach, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique goals and abilities. Whether in clinic or through our mobile service, we’re here to empower movement and help people of all ages lead active, healthy lives.
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- Free phone assessment
- Experienced physiotherapists
- Bookings available
Our programs
Our programs are tailored to your child’s individual needs, goals, and abilities, and can include:
Gross motor skill development
Strength and endurance training
Balance and coordination work
Gait training
Early intervention for infants and toddlers
Neurological rehabilitation (e.g. CP, brain injury, stroke)
Post-surgical rehab or prehabilitation
NDIS goal-specific support
Who Can Benefit?
Intensive therapy can support a wide range of children with developmental, neurological, or physical challenges. It’s particularly helpful for those who need focused input to make meaningful progress toward their goals.
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
- Down Syndrome
- Neuromuscular and genetic conditions
- Spinal cord injuries
- Premature birth impacts
- Motor planning or coordination challenges
- Low or high muscle tone (hypotonia/hypertonia)
- Post-operative or injury recovery
How It Works
Each program begins with an initial assessment and planning session. From there, we’ll work with you to develop a tailored therapy block that fits your schedule and your child’s capacity – typically involving 1–2 hours per day, 3–5 days per week for 1–3 weeks.
Sessions can be held at our Robina clinic or at home/school through our mobile service (subject to availability).
Our intensive programs are goal-oriented, with specific objectives developed in collaboration with parents. These sessions often incorporate CME and DMI therapy principles.
Why It Helps
Research supports the value of intensive therapy blocks – particularly for children experiencing motor delays or neurological challenges. Studies grounded in Dynamic Systems Theory suggest:
- Children with evolving motor abilities may benefit from therapy delivered during critical periods of development (Kaminker, Chiarello, O’Neil & Dichter, 2004).
- Intensive bursts, followed by rest periods, have been linked to:
- Improved motor outcomes (Bower & McLellan, 1992; Schreiber, 2004)
- Skill retention and ongoing development between blocks
- Better family-therapist collaboration and goal setting
- Enhanced family-centred care (Trahan & Malouin, 2002)
- Improved long-term cost-effectiveness
This approach aligns with Activity-Focused, Task-Oriented, and Goal-Directed Training frameworks, all of which prioritise meaningful, functional outcomes for children.
Our Process
Getting started with our in-clinic intensive therapy is simple and supportive. Follow these three easy steps:
Complete intake form. You’re encouraged to email hello@ohanaphysiotherapy.com.au with any relevant reports from your child’s physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, or other healthcare professionals. Our team will review the submission and get back to you within 48 hours.
We’ll carefully assess your child’s needs and goals to provide a customised therapy recommendation, including:
- The most appropriate therapy approaches
- A suggested number of hours based on your child’s specific needs
Once you’re happy with the plan, you can complete our Registration Form and book your child’s intensive therapy sessions according to therapist and clinic availability.