Assesses and provides exercise programmes and advice for children and young people who have difficulties with their movement
How it can help
The support the Physiotherapy team can provide includes:
- an initial assessment of your child’s needs, diagnosis of the problem
- an individually tailored exercise/activity programme to target the problem area(s)
- paediatric Pilates classes
- hydrotherapy sessions
- 1:1 sessions with a physiotherapist or a physiotherapy assistant
Age
0 to 18 or up to 19 years if in a North East Essex Special School
Eligibility
Children and young people who are registered with a North East Essex GP
How to access
Referral from a professional required, including:
- GP
- paediatrician or specialist registrar
- medical specialists, such as orthopaedic surgeons, neurologist, oncologists.
- health visitor
- health improvement nurse (formerly school nurse)
- community nurse
- allied health professionals, such as podiatrist, therapist
- special educational needs co-ordinator with supporting medical information from GP or relevant health professional
- social worker