Musculoskeletal information
We are a team of highly specialist community physiotherapists with knowledge of how children’s bodies grow and develop. This allows us to assess and treat children with musculoskeletal conditions and our service is for children up to the age of 13.
What we treat:
- Back and neck problems (such as posture, torticollis)
- Upper limb problems
- Hip problems (such as Perthes)
- Foot and ankle problems (such as talipes, severs and toe walking)
- Knee pain (such as Osgood Schlatters, anterior knee pain)
- Sports injuries
- Rheumatology conditions (such as Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis)
- Orthopaedic conditions
You will be assessed and given specific advice to manage your condition which may include active exercises, graded return to sports, stretches, postural re-education, hydrotherapy and Pilates. We aim to work with you to support a return to the activities that the young person enjoys.
Advice and activities to try
Being physically active every day is important for healthy growth and development. Here are the physical activity guidelines for children aged 5-18years.
Physical activity guidelines for children and young people - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Exercises- here are a selection of exercise videos created by our therapists.
Have a look at our animal walks video for some great exercise ideas. These are excellent for younger children and lots of fun too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1ziDxi_3l8&feature=youtu.be
First core stability exercise video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXdL_8g8Ep0&feature=youtu.be
Advanced core stability exercise video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ux8zYY5lWM&feature=youtu.be
Balance exercise video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlDzBzHvmXQ&feature=youtu.be
Information leaflets
The links below take you to where you can download the PDF file.
Intoeing gait. Do your child’s feet turn in when they walk?
