Children
It is important to recognise that every child is unique and learns through play, contextual repetition, self-initiated practice and exploration. All treatment sessions are fun and engaging to ensure every movement experience builds confidence and independence.
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I am experienced in assessing and treating children with:
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difficulties with gross motor skill development or at risk of gross motor delay due to prematurity
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difficulties with running, ball skills, posture or balance
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difficulties with higher level balance skills including jumping, hopping, skipping and climbing
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abnormal walking patterns including toe walking, knock knees, bowed legs, in-toeing/out-toeing
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rehabilitation after surgery or fracture
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fatigue, poor fitness and endurance
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poor co-ordination
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Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD)
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
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‘growing pains’
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poor posture, pain or stiffness
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scoliosis (asymmetry of the spine or asymmetrical posture)