About Strong Steps Physio
Strong Steps Physio is an online physiotherapy service providing evidence-based movement programs for children and young people, delivered by a registered Australian physiotherapist with experience in paediatric care. We offer carefully designed, pre-made programs that support strength, coordination, balance, and confidence, alongside options for one-on-one online support and private physiotherapy sessions for families seeking more individualised guidance.
Strong Steps Physio is led by Dan Russell, a physiotherapist who grew up in country South Australia and brings a practical, family-centred approach to care. Dan’s work is grounded in helping children move well, build confidence, and participate more fully in play, sport, and everyday life—wherever they live.
Our Approach
At Strong Steps Physio, our approach is practical, evidence-based, and child-centred. We understand that children learn best through movement, play, and repetition, so our programs are designed to be engaging while still grounded in sound physiotherapy principles.
We focus on building foundational movement skills—including strength, balance, coordination, and body awareness—using structured, progressive exercises that are appropriate for growing bodies. Tasks are broken down, gradually progressed, and repeated in ways that support confidence, skill development, and long-term movement quality.
Our programs are delivered online to make physiotherapy support accessible to families wherever they live. Pre-made programs provide clear guidance and structure, while optional one-on-one support and private sessions allow us to tailor progressions, modify tasks, and respond to individual needs when required.
Parent and caregiver involvement is encouraged. We aim to empower families with clear instructions, realistic expectations, and practical strategies so children can practise safely and confidently at home.
Above all, our goal is to help children move well, feel capable, and enjoy being active—supporting participation in play, sport, school, and everyday life.
Why Online Physiotherapy?
Online physiotherapy makes expert support accessible, flexible, and practical. Strong Steps Physio delivers evidence-based programs straight to your home, removing the need for travel and making it easier to fit therapy into everyday life.
Children often move best in familiar environments. Practising at home supports consistency, confidence, and real-world skill carryover. Our structured programs provide clear guidance, with optional one-on-one support available when individual input is needed.
It’s professional physiotherapy-designed for real families, real homes, and real progress.