Children’s Health
A foundation for happy and balanced development.
The Most Common Reasons Children Come to Motion Lab
Do you recognize these signs in your child?
You’re in the right place.
At Motion Lab, we understand how crucial children’s overall health is for their emotional, intellectual, and physical development. We place special emphasis on neuro-muscular development, which forms the foundation for stable posture, healthy movement, and optimal functioning of the entire body—from breathing, digestion, and speech to emotional regulation and attention.
Our approach includes precise problem diagnostics, a personalized therapy plan, and collaboration with parents to ensure the child receives the best support on their journey of growth.
Through gentle yet highly effective methods, we promote healthy growth, improved coordination, better attention, and nervous system stability—the foundation for a child’s long-term well-being.
Motor Challenges and Coordination
Motor development is the foundation for movement, balance, and spatial awareness.
- Irregular walking patterns
- Frequent injuries due to clumsiness
- Poor control of movement and balance
- Limited range of motion and muscle tightness
- Deviations from typical motor development
Postural Dysfunctions
Incorrect posture can affect breathing, circulation, and overall health.
- Scoliosis, kyphotic, or lordotic posture
- Body asymmetry and muscle imbalances
- Difficulty maintaining sitting or standing positions
Neurological and Sensory Disorders
The development of the nervous system affects the ability to regulate, learn, and move.
- Hypersensitivity to touch, light, or sound
- Imbalanced sensory responses (Infant sensory difficulties)
- ADHD, ADD, difficulties with concentration and motor planning
- Torticollis
- Plagiocephaly
Emotional and Psychological Challenges
Movement and emotional stability are closely connected—children express themselves through their bodies.
- Anxiety, stress, fears
- Sleep and self-regulation difficulties (excessive crying)
- Problems with attention and emotional responses to movement
Nonspecific Pain and Organic Symptoms
When pain has no clear cause, it is often associated with neurodevelopmental imbalance.
- Unexplained muscle and joint pain
- Gastrointestinal difficulties, feeding problems, colic
- Imbalances in breathing, swallowing, and hormones
- Chronic infections (ears, sinuses, blocked tear ducts)
- Crowded teeth, irregular head growth, and orofacial muscle deviations
Sports and Developmental Diagnoses
Top athletes start developing from a young age.
- Sever’s disease, Osgood-Schlatter disease
- Overuse syndromes in young athletes
- Disharmonious breathing and swallowing patterns
- Hypo-/hypertonicity of muscles
- Baby Handling – support for parents in proper motor development of newborns
Our Approach to Children’s Health
From proper movement to a healthy nervous system—therapies that children embrace with a smile.
At Motion Lab, we offer targeted, gentle, and effective methods tailored to each child:
01 Comprehensive initial assessment of motor, sensory, and postural status
02 Personalized rehabilitation plan based on age, condition, and goals
03 Parental involvement throughout the process, including education
04 Multisensory approach – therapy through play, touch, movement, and attention
Metode koje koristimo:
P-DTR
M.A.E.S
SIAT Sensory Therapy
Pediatric Osteopathy
EMMETT
CST
DNS
Support your child’s optimal growth, movement, and emotional stability through targeted therapies and expert care in children’s health.
Case study.
Hypotonia and Letter Formation.
How We Addressed Hypotonia and Letter Pronunciation Issues Through Retained Primitive Reflexes.
Read the case study and discover our process and results in real-world conditions.
At Motion Lab, a six-year-old boy was brought in by his mother due to a problem that many children face today: hypotonia. Due to the accompanying symptoms caused by hypotonia, multiple medical specialists had already provided an accurate diagnosis. He was also regularly attending speech therapy at SUVAG for difficulties pronouncing certain letters in specific situations.
Our detailed diagnostics confirmed the existing diagnosis, but we also identified the primary underlying causes of his hypotonia. The therapy focused primarily on addressing retained primitive reflexes, which should have been replaced by more complex motor solutions appropriate for his age.
After only four therapy sessions, we were able to eliminate the hypotonia.
We were especially delighted to receive feedback from the mother that SUVAG specialists, without knowing about these therapy sessions, noted that the improvement in his speech was very pronounced and somewhat surprising given the short time frame.
By completing this therapeutic process, cheerful and smiling G.B. is now set on a smoother and easier path in life, facing fewer obstacles during his young years.
*To protect the privacy and personal data of our patients, all case presentations on this page use initials instead of full names. This practice complies with applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring confidentiality and anonymity of our patients.
FROM PAIN TO PERFORMANCE
Questions and Answers
01Can a Cesarean Section Birth Cause Hypotonia in a Child?
Yes, it can. Children born via cesarean section often do not experience the natural stress of the birth canal, which plays an important role in activating their nervous system. This can result in reduced muscle tone (hypotonia), which may manifest as weaker motor control, delayed motor development, or slower acquisition of movement skills. Through P-DTR therapy and targeted exercises, it is possible to activate neuromuscular functions and help the child develop a more stable and stronger posture.
02What if One of My Child’s Legs Is Shorter – Does This Mean There’s Something Wrong with the Bones?
In most cases, no. A temporary difference in leg length in children usually arises from tension in soft tissues such as muscles, fascia, or ligaments. This can create the appearance of a leg length discrepancy, but not an actual bone difference. Through therapy and targeted activation of the muscular system, such differences can be successfully corrected without the need for orthopedic interventions.
03Does My Child Have Flat Feet, and Do They Need Orthopedic Insoles Already?
In children under 4 years old, flat feet are a normal part of development and usually do not pose a problem. Wearing orthopedic insoles at this age does not address the root cause; it only provides temporary support to the foot. The true cause of flat feet is often related to biomechanical and neuromuscular imbalances, which can be identified through thorough assessment and therapy. The goal is to activate the muscles of the feet and body so that the foot naturally achieves a more functional position.
04Does Weight Training Stop Growth in Children?
No, this is a myth. Research shows that properly programmed resistance exercises can have a positive effect on the development of bones, muscles, and joints in children. Such training does not stunt growth; in fact, it can even contribute to better bone mineralization and a more stable development of the musculoskeletal system. It is important to avoid excessive loads in prepubertal children and to plan training professionally, with attention to recovery and the hormonal changes that accompany growth and development.