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