Fred’s Physio Journey

Fred is a one-year-old boy with short, straight brown hair. He lives in Melbourne, Australia. Fred has trouble walking and needs to go to physio. But Fred doesn't like the exercises at all. They make him very upset.

Fred's mum takes him to the physio clinic every week. The physio, Mr. Tom, is kind but firm. Fred cries each time he has to do the exercises. His mum holds his hand and says, - You can do it, Fred. Keep trying.

One day, Mr. Tom shows Fred a new exercise. Fred tries it but falls down. - It's too hard! Fred cries. Mr. Tom sighs and says, - I know it's hard, but you have to keep trying.

Another time, Fred is supposed to balance on one leg. He wobbles and nearly falls. - I can't do it! Fred yells. Mr. Tom gets frustrated, - You must keep practicing, Fred!

Fred is given a ball to kick, but he misses the ball completely. - I will never get it right! Fred sobs. His mum kneels beside him. - It's okay, Fred. Everyone makes mistakes.

Fred tries to step on colorful footprints on the floor. He keeps stepping off the marks. - I don't want to do this anymore! Fred says, upset. Mr. Tom looks at him seriously, - One more try, Fred.

Fred has to climb a small step. He struggles and slips. - I'm too tired! Fred says, crying. His mum hugs him, - You're doing great, Fred. Just one more time.

Fred feels like giving up. - I can't do it, Mum, Fred says. His mum looks at him with loving eyes. - Remember, Fred, courage means trying even when it's hard.

Fred listens to his mum and decides to try again. - I will do it, Fred says. Mr. Tom smiles. - That's the spirit, Fred! Together, they practice the exercises one more time.

At home, Fred practices every day. Slowly, he gets better. One day, he stands up and takes his first steps. - Mum, look! I'm walking! Fred says, excited. His mum claps her hands, - I'm so proud of you, Fred!