New Service starting 30th January: Children's (Paediatric) Physiotherapy

New Service: Children's (Paediatric) Physiotherapy

08 January 2020

Vicki Busby is the Abbey Clinic’s Paediatric Physiotherapist specialising in neurodevelopmental physiotherapy for 0-16 year olds. Vicki is passionate about helping children to achieve their potential regardless of the limitations of their condition.  She works closely alongside parents and caregivers to provide them with the handling skills and tools to achieve results and to empower families to be at the centre of their child’s progress.

From the 30th January 2020, The Abbey Clinic will offer Physiotherapy for the treatment of babies, children and adolescents with:

Developmental delay/motor development checks

• For infants not achieving their motor milestones as expected
• ‘Well baby’ assessments of motor development to provide suggestions of activities, toys and next steps to promote the next stages of development.

Congenital problems/conditions affecting babies

• Torticollis
• Obstetric brachial plexus palsy (Erbs Palsy)
• Positional talipes
• Plagiocephaly
• Spina Bifida

Gait concerns/normal variants

• Intoeing gait
• Genu valgum (knock knees)
• Genu varum (bow legs)
• Flat feet
• Tip toe walking

Chromosomal disorders

• Eg Down’s syndrome

Neurological and neuromuscular conditions

• Cerebral Palsy – including rehabilitation following SDR surgery
• Muscular Dystrophy

Hyper mobility

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Developmental coordination disorder/Dyspraxia

What to expect

For babies and young infants it is likely we will ask you to undress your child to enable a full assessment of their movement. For older children it is recommended that they have shorts available. Observation is a critical part of the assessment of younger children - exploring their movement through play, therefore we endeavour to provide an environment where they feel comfortable to play and explore.

Initial assessments will last an hour. For children under 5 years of age it is recommended that you bring their red book to enable a comprehensive history to be taken.

To find out more about Paediatric Physiotherapy at The Abbey Clinic please call The Abbey Clinic on 01628 481866 or email enquiries@theabbeyclinic.co.uk

Book an appointment (from 30th Jan)

Thursdays 1-5pm

Fees

Initial Consultation (1 hour) £75

Follow up (45 mins) £75