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What to expect from your Paediatric Physiotherapist

What to expect from your Paediatric Physiotherapist?

Initially, we will need to complete an assessment of the child/ young person, based on the reason for their referral. This includes gathering information from parents/ legal guardians and other sources. We may need to conduct a physical observation and examination. This may include looking at the child’s strength and co-ordination, motor development, posture, balance, function and abilities.

Following an assessment, a decision will be made as to whether the child/ young person may benefit from an episode of Physiotherapy care. Together we will discuss treatment options and agree clear, realistic therapy goals. It is important that parents/ legal guardians are motivated and involved with delivering and encouraging their child to do their Physiotherapy programme. This may include activities, specific exercises or advice to be implemented at home/ school/ nursery.

We provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatment in episodes of care. This means that following a course of Physiotherapy input, they will be discharged. If your child requires further Physiotherapy input at a later date, they can be re-referred, or self-refer back to the Physiotherapy service.

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