Flow Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Flow Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Integrated physiotherapy center with Pediatric, Neurology and musculoskeletal specialties under one roof.

With sate of art and modern facilities we treat patients one on one person approach.

12/01/2026

Idiopathic Toe Walking means a child walks on their toes without any problem in the brain, nerves, or bones. In many children, this happens because of sensory processing differences — their body does not properly feel or tolerate heel contact with the ground, so they prefer walking on their toes.

Over time, toe walking can cause tight calf muscles, poor balance, and an abnormal walking pattern.

The good news is: research shows that with the right treatment, this can be corrected. Studies have shown that using splints (AFOs) along with proper weight-bearing exercises and gait training helps children learn to walk with their heels down and maintain a normal walking pattern (Fox et al., Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics; Engström & Tedroff, Acta Paediatrica).

This video shows how early, consistent, and targeted therapy can help a child move from toe walking to a more natural, confident way of walking.

10/01/2026

She came all the way from Chhattisgarh with her parents — carrying nothing but hope after they saw one of our reels on Instagram. ❤️

On her initial assessment, her tone and strength were good, and we genuinely felt she would start walking independently within a month.
But rehabilitation doesn’t always follow timelines…

She had gravitational insecurity and poor proprioceptive awareness, and because of that, it took almost 4 months for her to finally take her first independent steps.

What truly made the difference?
✨ Parents who never gave up
✨ Parents who stayed away from home
✨ Parents who worked relentlessly every single day

Today, watching her walk makes every bit of that journey worth it.
Some stories take time. Some journeys test patience. But miracles do happen when hope meets persistence. 🌈

To every parent reading this:
Never lose hope. Your child’s story is still being written. ❤️

07/01/2026

Walking is not a skill that develops in isolation.
It is built on a foundation of sensory integration — proprioceptive, vestibular, tactile, visual, and auditory processing.

The Pyramid of Learning explains how higher-level motor and functional skills depend on the organization of lower-level sensory systems. When the foundation is weak, the brain cannot generate efficient postural control, balance, or coordinated movement.

This child did not need more “walking practice.”
He needed his nervous system to be organized first.

When therapy targets the correct developmental level, the nervous system adapts — and function emerges.

📚 Based on principles of Sensory Integration (A. Jean Ayres), Neurodevelopment, and the Pyramid of Learning model.

05/01/2026

Stepping isn’t just about strength — it’s about synergy.
In children with spastic diplegia, altered muscle chain coordination changes how movement looks and feels.

This reel breaks down:
• What synergy really means
• Anterior vs posterior muscle chains
• Why stepping is challenging

Want more reels on synergy & biomechanics in diplegia?
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01/01/2026

Every smile taught us something.
Every challenge shaped us.
Every child reminded us why we serve.

Thankful to the Almighty,
to our incredible team,
and to a year filled with purpose.

Looking forward to a new year with open hearts.
🙏✨

27/12/2025

You’ve seen his journey before.
This is today’s win.

From head lag to standing independently for a few seconds—
proof that consistency, care, and belief change outcomes.

Progress doesn’t shout.
Sometimes, it just stands. 🤍

18/12/2025

This moment means everything 💛
From trying… to moving… to crawling on his own.
He’ll get stronger, step by step. Proud beyond words. 🥹✨

17/12/2025

In this reel, the parachute (protective extension) reflex is stimulated by creating a controlled challenge to balance.

The child is partially unloaded using blanket suspension, allowing active crawling while reducing the effect of gravity.

Gentle upper-limb facilitation followed by a controlled release provides sensory input through the joints and muscles, prompting hand opening and forward protective extension.

Repeated, safe exposure helps the nervous system recognize changes in position and learn an appropriate protective response — a key foundation for balance, safety, and functional movement.

16/12/2025

Spastic diplegia is the most common subtype of spastic cerebral palsy. It is typically associated with injury to the periventricular white matter of the brain, most often due to hypoxic–ischemic events in the premature or developing brain (periventricular leukomalacia). This condition predominantly affects the bilateral lower extremities, leading to muscle spasticity, weakness, impaired selective motor control, and altered postural alignment. Common features include increased muscle tone, hip internal rotation, knee flexion, equinus or equinovalgus foot posture, and gait patterns such as toe walking or crouch gait. Upper extremities are usually less involved, and cognition is often within normal limits. Due to increased energy expenditure during ambulation, children may experience early fatigue and reduced endurance. Management focuses on early, intensive physiotherapy, gait training, strengthening, spasticity management, and functional rehabilitation to maximize independence and mobility.

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation:
Flow Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Bangalore
📞 8073387417

13/12/2025

Every child has their own timeline.
Support makes the journey smoother.

11/12/2025

Your feedback means the world to us. Every review reminds us why we love what we do. Thank you for choosing us and allowing us to be part of your wellness journey. 💛

07/12/2025

Some children aren’t afraid of walking…
their brain is afraid of gravity.

Gravitational Insecurity happens when the inner-ear system (vestibular system) sends “unsafe” signals during normal movement.
So even if a child can walk, climb, or stand, their nervous system feels as if they might fall.

This can look like:
• refusing to walk without holding on
• crying when asked to stand or move independently
• fear of slopes, stairs, or swings
• need for constant support even with normal strength

This is not the same as balance or coordination problems.
Here, the challenge is sensory, not muscular.

Sensory Integration therapy helps by giving the brain controlled, graded experiences of movement. Over time, the vestibular system learns:
“Movement is predictable. Movement is safe.”

And when the brain feels safe…
the child starts to move independently with confidence.

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