Why has my loved one's personality changed so much since the injury?

This is one of the most difficult and common effects of a TBI. The frontal lobes of the brain, which control personality, insight, and impulse control, are very often injured. These changes are a direct result of the injury to the brain's 'hardware,' not a conscious choice by your loved one. Our psychological support services are designed to help the entire family understand and manage these changes.

He doesn't think anything is wrong with him. How can we get him to accept therapy?

This condition, called anosognosia, is a neurological symptom of the brain injury itself—a genuine unawareness of one's own deficits. It is not denial. Our approach involves building a strong, trusting relationship and focusing on functional goals that the person is motivated by (e.g., 'Let's work on this so you can be strong enough to go out with friends'). Over time, with gentle feedback in a supportive environment, insight can improve.

Will my memory come back to normal?

Memory is one of the functions most sensitive to brain injury. While some natural recovery occurs, rehabilitation focuses on two things: strengthening the memory systems that still work well and, crucially, teaching you how to use powerful compensatory strategies (like memory notebooks, calendars, and technology) to function successfully even with some memory challenges.

What is the Rancho Los Amigos Scale?

The Rancho Scale is a tool Physiotherapists use to describe a person's level of cognitive functioning as they recover from a brain injury. It has 10 levels, ranging from Level I (No Response) to Level X (Purposeful, Appropriate). It helps the therapy team communicate about a patient's progress and design appropriate treatment for their current cognitive level.

Pediatric Physiotherapy in Pune | Child Physiotherapy

Children's bodies are not small adult bodies, and their physiotherapy should not be an adult program scaled down. Apricot Care's pediatric physiotherapy service in Pune is designed specifically for infants, toddlers, and children, using age-appropriate techniques that work with a child's developmental stage rather than against it.

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What Is Pediatric Physiotherapy?

Pediatric physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy focused on assessing, diagnosing, and treating movement, developmental, and neurological conditions in children from birth through adolescence. Pediatric physiotherapists understand childhood motor development milestones and use play-based, child-friendly therapy to help children build strength, coordination, balance, and functional independence.

At Apricot Care, our pediatric physiotherapy sessions are designed to feel engaging rather than clinical, because a child who is actively participating recovers faster than one who is passively compliant.

Conditions We Treat in Children

Neurological conditions

Cerebral palsy: all types (spastic, athetoid, ataxic, mixed)
Delayed motor milestones: not rolling, sitting, crawling, or walking at expected ages
Spina bifida: mobility and functional independence
Muscular dystrophy: strength maintenance and functional preservation
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in children: recovery of strength and movement
Post-meningitis neurological recovery

Developmental conditions

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): clumsiness, poor motor coordination
Down syndrome: hypotonia, balance, strength, developmental milestones
Autism spectrum disorder: gross motor skill development and body awareness
Sensory processing difficulties affecting movement

Musculoskeletal conditions

Congenital torticollis (wry neck) in infants
Flat feet (pes planus) and abnormal gait patterns
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: joint mobility and pain management
Scoliosis: postural management and exercise programs
Post-fracture rehabilitation in children
Sports injuries in adolescents: sprains, growth plate injuries, overuse conditions
Club foot (post-casting rehabilitation)
Obstetric brachial plexus injury (Erb's palsy)

Our Pediatric Physiotherapy Approach

Developmental Assessment First Your child's physiotherapist begins with a detailed developmental history: when milestones were achieved or missed, what activities are difficult, and what the parents have observed at home. A hands-on physical assessment follows, using age-appropriate tests of strength, tone, reflexes, balance, and coordination. Parents are involved in every step of this process.

Treatment Techniques

Neurodevelopmental Treatment (Bobath/NDT) for cerebral palsy and neurological motor conditions; focuses on improving movement quality and reducing abnormal tone
Play-based therapy all exercises are embedded in play activities that hold the child's attention and motivation
Sensory integration techniques for children with sensory processing difficulties affecting movement
Strengthening and conditioning adapted for the child's age, size, and condition
Gait training and balance exercises walking pattern correction, stair training, outdoor surface progression
Stretching and range of motion gentle techniques for children with spasticity or joint stiffness
Postural management seating, positioning, and orthotic guidance
Functional task training dressing, floor-to-stand, school-related movement tasks
Parent training every session includes a parent component so therapeutic activities continue at home

Progress Reviews

Developmental milestones and functional goals are reviewed every 4–6 weeks. Parents receive a written progress summary and updated home program after each review.

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24/7 Nursing and Medical Supervision

At Apricot Care Assisted Living and Rehabilitation, we provide 24/7 nursing support to ensure that you receive continuous care and medical monitoring. Whether you're staying in our facility or recovering at home, our trained nurses and medical staff are always available to address your needs, ensuring a safe and secure environment throughout your recovery journey.

Why Choose Apricot Care for Pediatric Physiotherapy in Pune?

Child-specific therapists

Our pediatric physiotherapists are not general physios occasionally treating a child; they specialize in pediatric neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

Parent-involved sessions

We train parents as active participants, not passive observers, so progress is reinforced every day at home

Play-based environment

Therapy designed to feel like activity, not treatment, which improves compliance and outcomes in children

Home visit available

For children with severe mobility limitations or families who cannot travel to the clinic regularly

Early intervention focus

We emphasize starting therapy as early as possible after identification of a developmental concern; earlier intervention consistently produces better long-term outcomes

Multidisciplinary coordination

For complex cases (CP, muscular dystrophy), we coordinate with occupational therapists, speech therapists, and the child's medical team

Meet Your Home Physiotherapists

Dr. Arpita Ganguly (PT) Sr. Therapist, Specialist in Neuro Rehab
Dr. Sneha Bawiskar Jr. Therapist, Pediatric & Developmental Physiotherapy
Dr. Amol Kathar Jr. Therapist, Pediatric Rehabilitation

All pediatric physiotherapists at Apricot Care have hands-on experience with neurological conditions in children including cerebral palsy, delayed milestones, and Erb's palsy.

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What to Expect in Your First Home Visit

The first session is an extended assessment (60–90 minutes). Your therapist evaluates muscle strength, tone, reflexes, balance, coordination, gait, and functional ability using standardized neurological tests. A written rehabilitation plan with 4-week and 3-month goals is prepared and discussed with you and your family. Hands-on treatment begins in the same session. Family members are actively encouraged to attend we explain what we are doing and why, so recovery continues at home between sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions: Pediatric Physiotherapy in Pune

At what age can a child start physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy can begin from birth. Infants with torticollis, Erb's palsy, or hypotonia are assessed and treated from the newborn period. Early intervention for neurological conditions like cerebral palsy is most impactful in the first 2–3 years of life, when the brain's plasticity is greatest.

How do I know if my child needs pediatric physiotherapy?

Signs that a referral to a pediatric physiotherapist may be needed include: not achieving expected motor milestones (rolling, sitting, crawling, walking), walking on tiptoes, frequent unexplained falls or clumsiness, one-sided weakness, muscle stiffness, or a physician's recommendation after diagnosis of a neurological or developmental condition.

Is pediatric physiotherapy painful for children?

Pediatric physiotherapy is gentle and adapted to the child's age and sensitivity. Some children with increased muscle tone experience brief discomfort during stretching, which the therapist manages carefully. Play-based techniques are specifically designed to keep children comfortable and engaged throughout the session.

How long does a pediatric physiotherapy program take?

Duration depends on the condition. Infants with torticollis may resolve in 8–12 weeks. Children with cerebral palsy or other neurological conditions require long-term ongoing therapy. Your therapist provides a realistic timeline and milestone plan after the initial assessment.

Do you offer pediatric physiotherapy home visits in Pune?

Yes. For children with severe mobility limitations, or families who find clinic travel difficult, our pediatric physiotherapists conduct home visits across Kharadi, Viman Nagar, Magarpatta, Wagholi, and nearby areas in Pune.

What is the role of parents in pediatric physiotherapy?

Parents are essential to the success of pediatric physiotherapy. The exercises and techniques practiced during clinic sessions need to be repeated at home every day. Our therapists train parents in every session so they can carry out the home program confidently: this is what drives real progress between visits.

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