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Paediatric Physiotherapy involves systematic assessment of musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory disorders and management of these by natural methods based on movement, manual therapy and also provision of equipment.
This includes:
- Identifying areas of dysfunction which affect development and performance
- Devising a management plan to promote optimal function
- Management strategies may include but are not limited to
- Activity programmes to improve joint range, muscle strength, muscle control and quality of movement
- Treatment for postural stability and positioning for optimal postural function
- Prescription of equipment to optimise mobility and posture, for example, wheelchairs and walking aids
- Serial casting for lower limbs to increase joint range and to provide more normal weight bearing for walking
- Prescription of splints and orthoses to improve the function of the lower limb
- Aquatic physiotherapy where properties of water such as warmth and buoyancy can be used to assist or resist movement depending upon the goals of the programme
- Activities for fitness and flexibility as part of promoting normal health and development
- Specific techniques to measure, monitor and to help maintain respiratory function
The Physiotherapists also provide the Hydrotherapy Programme. |