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As paediatric community physiotherapists,
we see children from birth to 19
years. Children are referred for a wide
variety of reasons; delay in physical
development; neurological problems; some
musculoskeletal issues etc.
Community Paediatric PhysiotherapyCommunity Children’s Health Partnership
Where do we do itl At home
l At nursery/ children’s centrel At school
l At special School
Who do we seel Children with a movement (motor)
disorder or delay l From 0-19
What do we dol Assessment
l Individual treatmentl Group treatment
l Hydrotherapyl Review
Improving function for everyday life
School age Special school
Child / young person
who needs physiotherapy
Equipment for l Sleeping
l Sittingl Standingl Playing
l Mobility
North BristolNHS Trust
We work within a partnership – including
parents, doctors, other therapists ,
education staff and with the voluntary
sector. We aim to improve the child’s
function so that , whatever their disability,
they are able to reach their potential.
Pre-school
Hydrotherapy
Individual treatment
Liaising, advice to education staff
Joint goal setting with parents / other professionals
involved with the child
Multi-professional assessment for children
with complex needs
Groupsl School For Parents
l St Pauls ‘Therapy through Play’ groupl Therapy group at Withywood
Partnership working withl Parents
l Other medical professionalsl Barnardo’s’ and other charities
l CYPS – social services education
l Sensory support servicel Wheelchair services
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