Developmental physiotherapy generally refers to physiotherapy that is targeted towards the first year of life. It encompasses skills such as rolling, crawling, standing and walking. When a gross motor milestone is missing or delayed, there should be a reason why, such as muscle tightness or weakness.

Children typically attain daytime continence – the ability to hold their wee– on average around 3-4 years. The average age is 3.5 years old, however anywhere from 6 months – 6 years is considered typical depending on culture.

Gross Motor Skills include movements such as rolling, crawling, walking, running, hopping, jumping, catching, kicking and riding a bike. Paediatric physiotherapists assess children's gross motor skills and provide exercises to help them achieve success and confidence in their movement.