Whether it’s managing pain, regaining motor control or rehabilitating after injury, these physiotherapy centres for kids in Singapore will help.
We’ve read about children with differences and disabilities, but we rarely think it will happen to us. As a parent, it’s never easy to discover your child may have a developmental delay, mobility issues, or an injury that requires more than just a bandaid. The good news is that with some help via physiotherapy – and a lot of love and support – most kids get back on the path to recovery.
We are spoilt for choice when it comes to physiotherapy (or physical therapy) centres for kids in Singapore. It could also be overwhelming to figure out which will fit your child best. To make your decision process a little easier, here’s a round-up of paediatric physiotherapy centres for kids in Singapore and what you can expect in terms of facilities and programmes.
Physiotherapy centres for kids in Singapore
1. Singapore General Hospital
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) provides paediatric physiotherapy mainly for newborns born at the hospital. Services are geared towards minimising risk for developmental, behavioural or medical problems in infants and musculoskeletal injuries. It also includes follow-up sessions upon discharge to make sure the baby is meeting their developmental milestones and to continue to help the family with baby care concerns. Regular baby massage classes are also conducted, which can be a great way to bond with your baby and pick up soothing massage techniques that can improve blood circulation, breathing and confidence in caring for your baby.
Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608
2. Gleneagles Hospital
Gleneagles caters mainly to adults but provides physiotherapy services to all patients, young and old, with physical symptoms and movement impairments due to surgery, injuries, diseases, or chronic pain. A great service it offers newborns is craniosacral therapy. This massage technique gently manipulates the skull and central nervous system to release all that built-up tension from travelling down the birth canal and is known to relax and make baby feel more calm and comfy. Gleneagles also offers light touch therapy to help with pain and stress management, Pilates exercises to restore natural spinal curvature and muscular control around the joints, plus oncological rehabilitation – a tailored exercise programme that helps those with muscle, bones and joints disorders reduce their dependency on others.
Gleneagles Hospital, 6A Napier Road, Singapore 258500
3. KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) paediatric services offer comprehensive physiotherapy care focusing on early intervention, neurological rehabilitation, respiratory management, and musculoskeletal conditions. Its specialised team treats children with various conditions, such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophies, developmental delays, and post-surgical recovery needs. The hospital provides individualised assessments to create tailored exercise programs to improve muscle strength, coordination, and overall physical well-being. Additionally, services include respiratory physiotherapy to aid recovery from lung-related illnesses and hydrotherapy sessions in a heated pool to support children in regaining control and strength.
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 229899
4. Farrer Park Hospital
Farrer Park Hospital’s Rehab Centre offers specialised paediatric services from highly experienced therapists. Focused on helping children regain their physical and cognitive abilities, its therapists work collaboratively with specialists to create customised treatment plans that support each child’s journey to recovery. The hospital provides physiotherapy services, including chronic pain management, sports injury management, strength and conditioning, and therapeutic exercise prescription. The occupational therapy services also aid in cognitive training, hand therapy, and splinting/casting. The paediatric podiatry services address various foot care needs, including biomechanical and gait assessment, orthoses, and diabetic foot management. Speech therapy is available to help children with speech disorders, ensuring they regain their communication skills.
Farrer Park Hospital, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, #12-13 Connexion, Singapore 217562
5. Mount Alvernia Hospital
Mount Alvernia’s paediatric services aim to identify and address impairments, maximise functional activity, and promote active participation for a better quality of life. Services include chest physiotherapy for children with chest infections, a speech and language programme to help children achieve age-appropriate communication skills through collaboration with parents, teachers, and other professionals, and a dysphagia rehabilitation program for children with swallowing difficulties. It also offers musculoskeletal physiotherapy to alleviate pain and swelling, neuro-rehabilitation for children with neurological deficits to improve movement control, and a speech articulation and fluency program for those with pronunciation or fluency issues. The sports physiotherapy program relieves pain, maximises function, and prevents further injuries, helping young athletes return to sports quickly. Additionally, the hospital provides stress management programs and offer home visits for physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy upon request.
Mount Alvernia Hospital, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623
6. Physio Asia Therapy Centre
Physio Asia Therapy Centre is dedicated to empowering children through specialised paediatric physiotherapy services, catering to a wide range of conditions, such as neurological disorders like cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, as well as genetic and musculoskeletal conditions. The centre focuses on achieving developmental milestones, optimising posture, preventing injuries, and improving overall quality of life. Each child receives an individualised treatment plan, emphasising family involvement and play-based therapy to make sessions enjoyable and effective. By collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, Physio Asia ensures comprehensive care, supporting every child’s unique journey towards greater independence and enhanced physical abilities.
Physio Asia Therapy Centre, locations in International Building and Siglap Centre
7. Rainbow Centre
A charity organisation that believes in empowering people with disabilities, Rainbow Centre provides programmes and services that range from early intervention for infants to structured education for students with autism. The physiotherapy intervention is aimed at children with autism who have difficulties with gross motor functions and helps to develop physical independence in everyday activities. Rainbow Centre’s physiotherapists will collaborate with the child’s caregivers and teachers to set goals based on his or her needs and also manage activity-based intervention, hydrotherapy, and individual and group therapy. Realising that it’s tough to be a caregiver to a child with special needs, Rainbow Centre also provides support groups for families and siblings.
Rainbow Centre, 501 Margaret Drive, Singapore 149306
8. Kids Focus Physiotherapy
Founded by Sarah Wong in 2007, Kids Focus Physiotherapy provides intensive physiotherapy programmes for patients as young as newborns all the way up to 20 years old. Here, they treat issues such as muscle problems, aches and pains that arise from athletic injuries or congenital and developmental disorders such as Down syndrome and autism. Physiotherapists are trained to use aquatic physiotherapy, suit therapy and the universal exercise unit for cerebral palsy and movement correction. Kids Focus Physiotherapy also provides off-site physiotherapy and training.
Kids Focus Physiotherapy, 80 Orange Grove Rd, #07-10 RELC International Hotel, Singapore 258352
9. Dynamics Therapy Group
Dynamics provides physiotherapy for infants to adolescents who have a variety of disorders ranging from developmental to injuries, disease and surgery. For children with neurological conditions, one or more rehabilitation methods and approaches may be used to initiate normal patterns of movement and improve motor ability. For children with orthopaedic or musculoskeletal conditions, Dynamics utilises stretching and strengthening techniques to normalise joint stability, muscle function, and core strengthening. The best part? Dynamics has an open-door policy, which means you can be involved in your child’s sessions and treatment as well.
Dynamics Therapy Group, Forum The Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Road #15-04, Singapore 238884
10. Kaleidoscope Therapy
Kaleidoscope doesn’t just have four fully equipped kiddie gyms and plenty of toys; it also offers a wide range of services for children with learning difficulties, special needs, and behavioural issues. One service it offers is psychomotor therapy, which focuses on the child’s global development through movement and play. This therapy is catered for children with motor skills difficulties, body and spatial awareness issues, and challenges with functional activities, such as handwriting. Besides English, psychomotor therapists at Kaleidoscope also speak French and German.
Kaleidoscope Therapy, 167 Jalan Bukit Merah, #03-15, Connection One Tower 4. Singapore 150167
11. The Physio Studios
The Physio Studios in Singapore, led by Principal Physiotherapist Tay Yiling, offers specialised physiotherapy services for children. Ms Tay, formerly a Senior Physiotherapist and Assistant Head of the Musculoskeletal Department at KKH, brings over 12 years of clinical experience, with the last decade dedicated to treating musculoskeletal and paediatric conditions. The clinic provides comprehensive care, including musculoskeletal physiotherapy for pain, injuries, and postural issues and rehabilitation for recovery from injuries and surgeries. Paediatric services focus on developmental support, addressing motor skill delays and neurological conditions, while adolescent care includes treatment for sports injuries and growth-related issues.
The Physio Studios, 111 Somerset Road, #11-21 TripleOne Somerset, Singapore 238164
12. OptiMove Physio
OptiMove Physio, part of Kids Clinic Singapore, offers paediatric physiotherapy services that address a variety of conditions including clubfoot, metatarsus adductus, developmental delay, dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder), in-toeing/out-toeing gait, plagiocephaly, and flat feet, as well as musculoskeletal pain and sports injuries such as ankle sprains, anterior knee pain, jumper’s knee, Osgood-Schlatter disease, patella instability and dislocation, post-fracture rehabilitation, and post-operative recovery. The clinic is led by Senior Principal Physiotherapist Ng Shin Huey, who has over 18 years of experience.
OptiMove Physio, 111 Somerset Road, #13-05 (access via lift lobby A) TripleOne Somerset, Singapore 238164
13. Kinder Clinic
Part of the Kinder Clinic group, this specialised centre for paediatric physiotherapy is dedicated to promoting long-term health and wellness for children. Its comprehensive services cater to orthopaedic conditions, developmental delays, and sports physiotherapy, ensuring that children receive tailored treatments to support their physical development and recovery. Conveniently located across multiple sites, including Paragon and Mount Alvernia Hospital, the centre provides accessible care within well-equipped facilities, ensuring that families can access expert paediatric physiotherapy services.
Kinder Clinic, seven locations around Singapore, including Parkway Parade, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital, and more.
14. Women & Children Centre
Women & Children Centre in Singapore specialises in paediatric physiotherapy, offering tailored treatments for infants, children, and adolescents, focusing on developmental, congenital, and orthopaedic conditions. Its dedicated team helps relieve pain, achieve developmental milestones, optimise posture, prevent injuries, and enhance physical performance to improve the quality of life for young patients.
Women & Children Centre, locations at East Gate @ Katong and Far East Shopping Centre
Check the Singapore Physiotherapy Association for more information on registered physiotherapy centres and information on physiotherapy.
