Many children with autism struggle with balance, coordination, muscle weakness, and physical development. They fall more often, tire quickly, and avoid the physical play that builds strength and confidence. At eMind, our physiotherapy program directly targets these challenges — building the physical foundation your child needs to move, play, and participate in life fully.
These physical challenges are common in children with autism — and all of them can be directly improved through targeted physiotherapy.
Toe Walking
Child walks on tiptoes instead of flat feet — very common in autism, related to sensory differences and muscle tightness in the calves and ankles.
Poor Balance & Falls Frequently
Trips and falls more than expected for their age, cannot balance on one foot, or struggles with uneven surfaces.
Low Muscle Tone (Hypotonia)
Child appears "floppy," tires quickly, slumps when sitting, or cannot sustain physical activity for normal periods. Low muscle tone is very common in autism.
Awkward Gait or Running
Runs with unusual posture, cannot catch or throw a ball, or has difficulty coordinating arms and legs for normal movement.
Avoids Physical Play
Refuses to climb, jump, or participate in active play with other children — often because physical activities feel uncomfortable or too difficult.
Cannot Keep Up with Peers
Tires much faster than classmates during physical activity, cannot participate in PE class, or struggles with playground activities due to physical limitations.
If your child is showing any of these signs — physiotherapy can help. Physical development is the foundation for everything else — confidence, participation, and independence.
Physiotherapy — also called physical therapy — helps children with autism develop the gross motor skills, balance, strength, and coordination they need to move confidently through the world. Many children with autism have motor delays, low muscle tone, and physical challenges that make everyday activities like running, climbing, and even sitting upright difficult.
Physiotherapy for autism is not like adult physical therapy. Sessions are play-based, child-friendly, and designed to motivate children through activities they enjoy. Our physiotherapists use obstacle courses, balance boards, ball games, and movement activities to build strength and coordination in ways that feel like fun — not work.
Strong physical development also supports all other therapies. A child who can balance, sit upright, and move confidently will engage better in ABA, speech, and occupational therapy sessions — making your entire therapy investment more effective.
Supported by peer-reviewed research in autism treatment
Play-based — children engage willingly and progress faster
Reduces injury risk by improving balance and body awareness
Strengthens the foundation for all other therapies
"A child who cannot balance or coordinate their body will struggle in every other therapy. Physiotherapy builds the physical foundation that makes everything else possible."
Dr. Tahseen Mukhtiar
Clinical Psychologist · Therapy Program Supervisor
Our Approach
How Physiotherapy Works at eMind
A structured program that builds physical strength, balance, and coordination through play-based sessions your child will actually enjoy.
01
Physical Assessment
We evaluate your child's muscle tone, balance, coordination, gait, posture, and gross motor development. This identifies specific physical challenges and determines the most effective therapy approach.
02
Personalized Exercise Plan
A custom physiotherapy plan is created with clear, measurable goals — such as "walk flat-footed without toe walking in 8 weeks" or "balance on one foot for 5 seconds in 6 weeks." All goals are shared with parents.
03
3x Weekly Play-Based Sessions
Your child attends physiotherapy 3 times per week, 45 minutes per session. Sessions use obstacle courses, balance equipment, ball games, and structured movement activities — designed to build strength and coordination while keeping the child engaged and motivated.
04
Home Exercise Program
We provide parents with a simple home exercise program — activities that take 15–20 minutes per day and reinforce what is learned in sessions. Consistency between sessions accelerates progress significantly.
05
Monthly Progress Review
We track physical milestones continuously and share monthly progress reports with parents. Goals are updated as your child develops, ensuring therapy always targets the next stage of growth.
What We Work On
6 Physical Areas We Develop
Physiotherapy at eMind targets every dimension of your child's physical development — from muscle strength to play participation.
Muscle Strength & Tone
Building core, leg, and arm strength to support posture, movement, and physical stamina throughout the day.
Balance & Posture
Improving standing balance, sitting posture, and stability — reducing falls and making everyday movement safer.
Gross Motor Coordination
Running, jumping, climbing, throwing, catching — the large movement skills needed for play, sports, and school PE.
Gait Correction
Correcting toe walking and unusual gait patterns — developing safe, proper walking and running mechanics.
Body Awareness
Helping children understand where their body is in space — reducing clumsiness, improving safety, and building physical confidence.
Physical Play Participation
Enabling children to keep up with peers, participate in playground activities, and engage in age-appropriate physical play.
Inside Our Center
Where Physical Development Happens
Our therapy space in Multan is equipped for movement, balance training, and active physical therapy — designed to make sessions fun and effective.
Physiotherapy Sessions
Balance Training
Play-Based Exercises
Motor Skills Development
Parent Home Program
Your Child's Care Team
Qualified. Experienced. Committed.
Physiotherapy at eMind is supervised by clinical specialists — ensuring every child's physical program meets the highest evidence-based standards.
Prof. Dr. Tariq Rasheed
Supervisor & Clinical Director
MBBSDPMMCPSFCPS (Psych)
Senior Psychiatrist and Professor with decades of clinical experience. Oversees all therapy programs at eMind and ensures every child's physical and behavioral development is coordinated under expert clinical supervision.
Supervises all therapy programs at eMind and ensures physiotherapy goals are coordinated with ABA, speech, and occupational therapy — so every intervention reinforces your child's overall development.
Monthly Packages
All Services. One Monthly Fee.
Physiotherapy runs 3 days/week, 45 min per session. Combine with other therapies for maximum savings and faster overall development.
Not sure which package fits your child? WhatsApp us for a free consultation. Assessment fee of Rs. 6,500 is fully credited back when you enroll in any monthly package.
Common Questions
Questions Parents Ask Us
Physiotherapy helps children with autism develop gross motor skills, improve balance and coordination, build muscle strength, correct posture and gait, and increase body awareness. Many autistic children have low muscle tone and coordination challenges that make daily physical activities harder. Physiotherapy directly targets these through play-based exercises that strengthen the physical foundation for all other development.
Toe walking is very common in autism and is usually related to sensory processing differences and tightness in the calf muscles. Many autistic children find the pressure sensation of flat-foot contact uncomfortable. Physiotherapy addresses toe walking through specific exercises to increase ankle mobility and calf flexibility, developing a proper, safe walking pattern over time.
Low muscle tone (hypotonia) means the muscles have less tension at rest, making movement, posture, and physical tasks harder. Signs include: tires quickly during activity, slumps when sitting, appears "floppy," struggles with stairs or running, and fatigues faster than peers. Physiotherapy builds muscle strength through targeted exercises, directly improving energy, posture, and physical capability.
At eMind, physiotherapy runs 3 sessions per week — each 45 minutes long. This frequency allows adequate muscle recovery between sessions while maintaining consistent progress. The home exercise program we provide (15–20 minutes daily) reinforces session gains and significantly accelerates development.
Physiotherapy at eMind is Rs. 8,000 per month (3 sessions/week, 45 min each). Our Complete Care Package — ABA + Speech + OT + Physiotherapy — is Rs. 28,000 per month, saving you Rs. 32,000 compared to enrolling in all four services separately.
Yes — combining physiotherapy with ABA, speech, and occupational therapy produces significantly better outcomes. A child who has strong balance, coordination, and physical stamina will sit better in ABA sessions, engage more in speech therapy, and perform better in occupational therapy. Physical development is the foundation that makes every other therapy more effective.
A Strong Body Builds a Confident Child.
Balance, coordination, and physical strength are not just about sport — they are the foundation for learning, independence, and confidence. Help your child build that foundation with expert physiotherapy in Multan.
Office #9, 2nd Floor, Royal Executive Villas, M.A. Jinnah Road, Multan · Mon–Sat · 9 AM – 6 PM
