Physiotherapy service
What we do
We are an integrated health and social care Physiotherapy team working with children and young people (0-19) who have physical and learning difficulties across Warwickshire. Our physiotherapists aim to help your child reach their full potential through providing physical intervention, advice and support. We work with children and their families/ carers in a variety of settings, including schools, nurseries and home. Download referral criteria.
We are part of the Integrated Disability Service (IDS) which brings together professionals from Education and Health & Social Care. There are three Physiotherapy teams covering Warwickshire - South (based at Saltisford Office Park in Warwick), East (based at The Orchard Centre Rugby) and North (based at St Nicholas Park in Nuneaton). All qualified Physiotherapists are registered with the Health Professions Council.
Physiotherapy uses specialist techniques to help people with conditions that affect their movement. Our therapy sessions are always child-centred and techniques are often introduced through play for younger children.
Common conditions we treat include:
• Cerebral Palsy
• Gross motor delay
• Down Syndrome
• Co-Ordination Difficulties
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Toe Walking
• Plagiocephaly and Torticollis
We will liaise with and/or refer to other services that your child may benefit from, such as orthotics, occupational therapy and key workers
Special Schools:
We have physiotherapy teams based in special schools across Warwickshire. Children and young people who attend a special school and have been referred to our service, will receive the majority of their treatment in school. The physiotherapy teams work alongside school staff to promote the integration of physiotherapy, postural care and physical wellbeing into the daily school routine.
Contact and location
South Warwickshire Physiotherapy Team
Warwick
Building 1, Saltisford Office Park, Ansell Way, Warwick, CV34 4UL
Tel: +44(0)1926 413737
Fax: +44(0)1926 742474
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford Healthcare, Building One, Second Floor, Arden Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HJ
Tel: +44 (0)1926 413737
Fax: 01926 742474
North Warwickshire Physiotherapy Team
St Nicolas Park Clinic, Windermere Ave, Nuneaton, CV11 6HH
Tel: +44 (0)2476 322047
East Warwickshire Physiotherapy Team
East Warwickshire Physiotherapy Team
Orchard Centre, Lower Hillmorton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3SR
Tel: +44 01788 555127 / Fax No. 01788 555104
We welcome your feedback
Please contact:
Operations Manager, Building 1, Saltisford Office Park, Ansell Way, Warwick, CV34 4UL
Tel: +44(0)1926 413737
Preparing for your appointment
Assessment: Most children are assessed in a clinic. On occasions it may be more appropriate to assess your child at home or in school.
A physiotherapist will often need to undress a child to examine them. Babies and younger children should wear clothes that are easily removable. Older children may want to bring shorts and T-shirts or wear tracksuit bottoms to the appointment.
Patient information leaflets
- Baby Walkers
- Children’s Physiotherapy service Information
- Chronic Pain
- Coordination
- Core stability exercises for children
- Flat Feet
- Footwear advice
- Handle me with care: Premature baby advice (Bliss)
- Head Turning and Plagiocephaly
- In-toeing
- Joint laxity
- Lying to sitting promoting physical development
- Motor Coordination Advice Key stage 1 and 2
- Motor Coordination Advice Key stage 3
- Pre-School activity suggestions
- School activity suggestions
- Serial Casting
- Swimming activity games
- Talipes
- Toe walking Exercises
- Tummy Time
Related links/information on conditions
Resources
These are some of the resources we often suggest. Please note that these items are available from many suppliers, we can not be responsible for any purchases made and we encourage you to look around at other suppliers before making a purchase.
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