Mr Mark FarrugiaPaediatric Physiotherapist & Clinical Gait Analyst in Malta
- Physiotherapist since 1997, exclusively paediatric since 1999
- MSc Clinical Gait Analysis (University of Salford)
- Clinical Gait & Motion Analysis Laboratory, Mater Dei Hospital
Specialist physiotherapy for babies, children and teenagers, from early infant concerns to complex neurological and orthopaedic conditions.
About Mr Farrugia
Mark Farrugia graduated in physiotherapy from the University of Malta in 1997 and has worked exclusively in paediatrics since 1999. He has worked in special schools, paediatric hospitals and outpatient clinics in Malta and New Zealand, and in paediatric hospital settings in Scotland. He holds an MSc in Clinical Gait Analysis from the University of Salford.
He has extensive experience with complex developmental, neurological, motor, orthopaedic, scoliosis and respiratory conditions, and is particularly skilled in assessing babies and very young children, where early advice makes the biggest difference.
At the Clinical Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory at Mater Dei Hospital, he uses 3D motion capture to measure exactly how a child moves, guiding decisions on therapy, splints and orthotics, and surgery.
Sessions use play, functional movement and tailored home programmes, with close links to families, schools and the child's medical team.
How Mr Farrugia can help
Mr Farrugia sees babies, children and teenagers.
Babies and infants
- Torticollis
- Plagiocephaly (flat head)
- Developmental hip dysplasia (DDH)
- Brachial plexus injury (Erb's palsy)
- Delayed motor milestones
- Low muscle tone
- Premature baby follow-up
Walking, feet and lower limbs
- Intoeing and outtoeing
- Bow legs and knock knees
- Clubfoot and talipes
- Flat feet
- Toe-walking
- Perthes disease and other hip and limb disorders
- Clumsiness, tripping or an unusual walking pattern
- 3D gait analysis
Neurological and developmental
- Cerebral palsy
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Down syndrome and other genetic conditions
- Dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder)
- Brain injury and concussion
Orthopaedic, growth and sports
- Scoliosis and posture
- Joint hypermobility
- Growing pains (e.g. Sever's, Osgood-Schlatter)
- Knee, hip, foot and back pain
- Rehabilitation after fractures or surgery
- Sports and overuse injuries
Respiratory
- Respiratory physiotherapy in children
Your appointment at LifeScan
- No referral is needed: book directly online and pick a time that suits you.
- Bring any previous reports from doctors, therapists or your child's school.
- Your first appointment is an assessment, followed by a plan agreed with you as a family.
Book an appointment with Mr Mark Farrugia
Choose a day and time below. The calendar shows Mr Farrugia's latest availability.
Claiming on health insurance? If you're booking without a referral, your insurer may require one from a doctor outside LifeScan. Please check with your insurer before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Mr Mark Farrugia see patients?
Mr Mark Farrugia sees patients at LifeScan, 1 Wesghet il-Frott, Naxxar, Malta. You can book an appointment online at any time; the calendar on this page shows the latest availability.
What does a paediatric physiotherapist do?
A paediatric physiotherapist helps babies and children who have difficulties with movement, balance, strength or coordination. Treatment uses play, activities and exercises that the child can also do at home and at school.
My child is late to walk. Should we see a physiotherapist?
Children reach their milestones at different ages, but if your child is not walking by around 18 months, or you have any concerns about how they move, an assessment can help identify any difficulties early.
What is gait analysis?
Gait analysis is a detailed assessment of how a person walks. Mr Farrugia is a clinical gait analyst at the Clinical Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory at Mater Dei Hospital, where 3D motion capture is used to measure movement in detail. This experience helps him understand the cause of a child's walking difficulties and plan the right treatment.
Do I need a referral to see Mr Farrugia?
No. You can book directly online without a referral. If your GP or another doctor has given you a referral letter, please bring it with you. However, if you plan to claim on health insurance, your insurer may require a referral letter from your GP or another doctor who is not the specialist you are seeing, so please check with them first.