Physiotherapy for babies
Our therapists have specialist expertise and many years of experience in supporting the overall development of babies. Even newborns may need physiotherapy to support their overall development. Reasons for this might include premature birth, complications during birth, structural abnormalities, delayed motor skills or abnormal muscle tone.
Physiotherapy can support the baby’s overall development. Starting therapy early is important. Physiotherapy allows babies to experience different kinds of positions and movements while the therapist listens to the baby and responds to their initiative. The movements activate the baby’s own motivation to move and explore their surroundings. Parents are instructed in care and carrying positions that support the baby’s development, and advice is also given on positive interaction between the baby and the parents. This kind of physiotherapy can be performed flexibly at one of our facilities or in the baby’s everyday environment, such as at home.
Marina Hasselblatt
Physiotherapist
NDT/Bobath
NDT/Bobath baby
with SI training
Outi Kamula
Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
NDT/Bobath
NDT/Bobath baby
Petra Loivanne
Managing Director,
Master of Health Care Physiotherapy,
NDT/Bobath,
NDT/Bobath baby,
with SI training
Marjo Palojärvi
Physiotherapist
NDT/Bobath
NDT/Bobath baby
Helena Pippingsköld-Ukkola
Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
NDT/Bobath,
Vauvojen sensomotorisen kehityksen arviointi ja tukeminen
Kaisa Saarinen
Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
NDT/Bobath
NDT/Bobath baby
Kaisa Viita
Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy,
responsible for Tonus’ operations
Bachelor of Health Care, Occupational Therapy
NDT/Bobath
NDT/Bobath baby