Physiotherapy
At Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS), the Physiotherapy Department is dedicated to helping children and adults with physical disabilities achieve their highest level of independence and functional ability. Through compassionate care, evidence-based interventions, and close collaboration with families and caregivers, our team supports every student/client's journey toward improved mobility, confidence, and participation in daily life.
We provide comprehensive assessment and customised therapy programmes that focus on enhancing gross motor skills, physical endurance, and community integration.
Our Core Treatment Approaches
- Manual Therapy – Hands-on techniques to relieve pain, improve joint mobility, and enhance muscle function.
- Core and lower limb Strengthening – Targeted exercises to build stability and support posture and movement.
- Balance and Coordination Training – Activities to improve safety and confidence during movement.
- Lower Limb Orthosis Prescription – Assessment and fitting of braces or supports to optimise alignment and walking efficiency.
- Mobility Device Prescription – Assessment, selection, and training in the use of walking aids to improve functional independence, mobility, and community participation.
- Gait Analysis and Correction – Detailed evaluation of walking patterns to address movement inefficiencies.
- Endurance and Cardiovascular Training – Safe and supervised use of specialised equipment such as the Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill, C-Mill, and other rehab-grade treadmills to improve endurance, functional mobility, and overall health while ensuring comfort and safety
- Standing Programmes with Standing Frames – Structured standing routines improve bone health, posture, and digestion, while allowing individuals with limited mobility to experience the world from an upright position.
- Customised Home Programme using Physitrack- students can conveniently access personalised home exercise programmes with guided video instructions. Therapists monitor progress remotely and provide timely feedback to ensure continuity of care and effective rehabilitation.
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation – Recovery and strengthening following orthopaedic or musculoskeletal surgery.
- Post-Botox Lower Limb Management – Targeted therapy following botulinum toxin intervention to maximise functional gains.
- Hydrotherapy – Water-based therapy to support movement, reduce pain, and improve muscle control.
SERVICES
- Specialist Clinics (Orthopaedic & Neurology Clinics) – Jointly managed sessions with specialists to address complex physical needs.
- Parent, Teacher, and Caregiver Training – Customised education sessions designed to empower parents, teachers, and teacher assistants with practical strategies to support students’ physical needs in both school and home environments. These sessions focus on safe handling techniques, posture management, positioning, and implementation of home or classroom-based exercise programmes.
- Equipment Trial and Loan Library – Access to a range of assistive and therapeutic equipment for assessment and short-term use.
- Community Mobility Programme – Real-life mobility training to support social inclusion and community participation.
- Home Management Programme – Home-based therapy guidance and functional adaptations to improve independence in daily living.
- Outpatient Programme – Individualised physiotherapy services for clients requiring ongoing rehabilitation.
- Hippotherapy (Horse-Riding Therapy) – Conducted in collaboration with the Riding for the Disabled Association Singapore (RDA) to enhance balance, posture, and motor control through horse movement.
- AGE (Ability-Based Group Exercises) – Group sessions designed to improve strength, endurance, and functional mobility based on participants’ abilities.
- Needs based collaborative Home Visits with teachers and therapists-bring together therapists and teachers to support each client’s functional goals in their home environment through practical strategies and tailored interventions
- Needs based collaborative School Visits with teachers and therapists –To promote consistency of care by aligning therapy goals with classroom activities, ensuring students receive seamless support across settings.