Interior view of a modern waiting area with chairs, a white reception desk, and a curtain. There is gym equipment on the left side and a wooden floor.
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Guiding children to move well at every stage, from infancy to athletes

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Hi, I’m Makenzie!

I’m a Paediatric Physiotherapist in Bundaberg, QLD. My goal is to support children from all stages of life to reach their full potential.

My practice focuses on meeting developmental milestones, managing musculoskeletal pain, minimising injury.

Prior to being a Physiotherapist I was a competitive dancer and gymnast. I now see a different side of the sport and enjoy supporting the physical health of young athletes.

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Smiling woman who is a Physiotherapist (Makenzie Burridge) in a white t-shirt with a logo and the name 'MAKENZIE' standing in a medical or therapy room, with medical models and equipment on the table and shelves behind her.
Logo of the Australian Physiotherapy Association with a stylised white and gray globe and the organization name.
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Logo for the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS).
A Physiotherapist (Makenzie Burridge), wearing a white t-shirt and light green pants, is smiling while helping a baby to crawl on a black exercise ball in a white room with minimalist decor. There is a green abstract art piece on the wall.
A Physiotherapist (Makenzie Burridge) giving a massage to a person's leg on a massage table in a room with white curtains.
A girl in a purple leotard is doing a plank exercise on a black mat in a gym. A Physiotherapist (Makenzie Burridge) standing behind her is guiding her. The gym has white walls, framed artwork, and a wooden wall-mounted exercise ladder.
A young girl stepping on a piggy bank toy, with a Physiotherapist (Makenzie Burridge) in a white t-shirt and green pants kneeling nearby, both engaging in a playful activity challenging balance.

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Physiotherapist (Makenzie Burridge) measuring a child's leg with a goniometer on a treatment table in a clinical setting.
A Physiotherapist (Makenzie Burridge) and a young boy playing a marble game with a colourful marble tower in a room with white curtains.
A dance physiotherapist (Makenzie Burridge) is assisting a young ballerina at the barre during a class, with a mirror reflecting her pose and form. The room has white walls and a green accent wall around the mirror.
A Paediatric Physiotherapist (Makenzie Burridge) and a young girl playing a card game on the floor in a room with white curtains. The girl is on an exercise ball, and the woman is kneeling, both engaged with game cards.

  • Developmental checks including:

    • orthopaedic concerns

      • misshapen head (plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, scaphocephaly)

      • tight neck muscles (torticollis)

      • foot positions (talipes)

      • displaced hips (hip dysplasia)

      • bowed legs

      • bracial plexus injuries

    • facilitating play and milestone aquisition

    • low or high muscle tone

    • gait variation

      • in toeing

      • out toeing

      • toe walking

      • frequent falls

      • asymmetrical walking

    • pain

      • lower limb

      • upper limb

      • spine

    • ligament sprains

    • muscle strains

    • overuse injuries

    • facilitating play and milestone acquisition

    • low or high muscle tone

    • gait variation

      • in toeing

      • out toeing

      • toe walking

      • frequent falls

      • asymmetrical walking

  • Dancers:

    • pre-pointe assessments

    • pointe preparation programs

    • injury prevention programs

    • injury management

    • technique improvement

    • competition preparation

    • recovery and return to dance

    • mat pilates

    Gymnasts:

    • basics improvement

    • skill improvement and progression

    • injury prevention programs

    • injury management

    • competition preparation

    • recovery and return to gymnastics

    • mat pilates

    Other Athletes:

    • injury prevention

    • injury management

    • strength programs

    • flexibility programs

    • mat pilates

    • recovery and return to sport

  • We support children with:

    • autism spectrum disorder

    • attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

    • cerebral palsy

    • global developmental delay

    • down syndrome

    • genetic disorder

    • foetal alcohol spectrum disorder

    • developmental coordination disorder/dyspraxia

    • other conditions impacting motor function

More laughs, more movement, and a whole lot of personality in every session. Tiny DJs in charge of course! 🎶🎤👧🏼
Plot twist: the girl who danced through pain became the physio who won’t let you 😌🩰 #internationaldanceday #dance #physiotherapy #dancephysio
Still me, just bigger. Helping dancers, gymnasts & kids move better every day, and loving it. 💜
Happy World Physiotherapy Day!👩🏼‍⚕️ Comment below: Why do you love Physio?!

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