What are paediatric musculoskeletal conditions?

Paediatric musculoskeletal problems could arise from damage or injury to children’s bones, joints and muscles. Some children may have a congenital problem which means they are born with a condition. Another factor is often the growth and development of the child which can cause pain as the body changes shape.
Musculoskeletal problems are more common in children than people think. These problems can be very painful and restrictive for children and often have a huge impact on children’s growth as their bodies are still developing.

Role of Physiotherapy in musculoskeletal conditions

Children love to play and be active. There are multiple treatment options available to relieve the pain and enhance functional capacity. So, the treatments are designed to reduce pain and enable the child to return to their normal activity level at the earliest. We provide optimal care at our clinic recognizing each child’s unique need.
Musculoskeletal Paediatric Physiotherapy is a super specialised practice to help with orthopaedic and rheumatological conditions in children. Many a times, these conditions and their implications can overlap and are jointly looked after by an orthopaedic and paediatric rheumatologist.

A) INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS:

Rheumatic diseases cause one’s immune system to attack own joints, muscles, bones and organs.
Inflammatory conditions can cause muscle or joint swelling, pain and restrictive movements leading to difficulty in performing day to day tasks. Children with inflammatory conditions need long-term physiotherapy making it an integral part of treatment regime.

B) NON-INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS: -

Non-inflammatory conditions may cause pain in muscles, joints and bones which could be because of flexible joints, poor strength and stamina. Physiotherapist plays a crucial role in taking care of children with these conditions. Exercises and physical activity will strengthen muscles, keep bones healthy and reduce pain.
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The main goal of physiotherapy is:

• To help children achieve independence in daily activities and improve their quality of life
• To slow/stop further regression due to the condition.
• To achieve strong muscles and bones in order to carry out activities with ease and without any discomfort.