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Physiotherapy is appropriate for many conditions from birth following assessment by a specialist paediatric physiotherapist. At The Physiotherapy Centre we are able to treat adolescents 12 years upwards.

Your child would need an assessment from a physiotherapist to diagnose the problem. They can then advise on the best way to treat the problem.

Here at the physiotherapy centre we treat MSK related problems such as: Hip impingement Osgood schlatters Sinding larsen Johansson Knee ligament injury Shoulder conditions Patello-femoral joint pain Ankle ligament injury Shoulder instability Mechanical spinal pain Scoliosis (must have seen orthopaedics) Stress fracture of the spine – Pars defect/spondylolisthesis (must have been seen by orthopaedics)

The Home Physiotherapy service is designed to provide Physiotherapy for those who cannot access The Centre, specifically if any of these apply: Post joint replacement of hips and knees Post hip, knee and ankle fracture either in cast or post surgery Post hospital stay and reduced mobility Those who need to be in a familiar…

If you are able to get out and access the Physiotherapy centre Sports injuries and back pain are better suited to being treated at the centre then you will be able to have the full complement of treatments and use of equipment. Treatment can still be provided at home but there may be limitations to…

Here are some of the main conditions that are commonly treated at home: Total Hip Replacement Total or Partial Knee Replacement Ankle Replacement Post Hip Fracture Post Fracture in a cast or brace Post Fracture after surgery Pelvic fractures Spinal fractures Multiple Fractures Falls Balance issues Mobility issues

Conditions that require use of certain pieces of equipment – gym, pool, ESWT, etc. Those who would be unwilling to have a visitor to their home or where a nursing/care home won’t allow another practitioner.