How can I help my son with a bad back?

It is very important for a child to be assessed by a physiotherapist if they have back pain. They should rest from any painful activities or movements and they should only return to these activities when the pain has improved. Your physiotherapist will be able to guide your child when to return to their usual…

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Can I get physiotherapy on the NHS for my child?

Physiotherapy for your child is available via the NHS – which is free at the point of contact.  To access the physiotherapy service in the NHS you will usually require a referral from your GP.  As we all know, this isn’t always the easiest thing in the world to arrange.  Once you have obtained the…

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What conditions can physiotherapy treat for children?

Here at the physiotherapy centre we treat MSK related problems such as: Hip impingement Osgood schlatters Sinding larsen Johansson Knee ligament injury Shoulder conditions Patello-femoral joint pain Ankle ligament injury Shoulder instability Mechanical spinal pain Scoliosis (must have seen orthopaedics) Stress fracture of the spine – Pars defect/spondylolisthesis (must have been seen by orthopaedics)

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When is home physio right for me?

The Home Physiotherapy service is designed to provide Physiotherapy for those who cannot access The Centre, specifically if any of these apply: Post joint replacement of hips and knees Post hip, knee and ankle fracture either in cast or post surgery Post hospital stay and reduced mobility Those who need to be in a familiar…

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When is home physio not right for me?

If you are able to get out and access the Physiotherapy centre Sports injuries and back pain are better suited to being treated at the centre then you will be able to have the full complement of treatments and use of equipment. Treatment can still be provided at home but there may be limitations to…

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