Physiotherapy for Children (Paediatric Physiotherapy)
The Children’s Physiotherapy service (Paediatric Physiotherapy) sees babies, children and young people from 0 to 18, who are delayed in their development or affected by injury, illness or disability.
We help to improve or restore movement, strength, function and independence. In addition to our specialist skills, we have additional expert knowledge and experience of child development, movement, childhood injuries and childhood disabilities.
Children and young people are seen at the following sites:
- The Children’s Centre, Ysbty Cwm Cynon, Mountain Ash
- Carnegie Clinic, Trealaw
- The Children’s Centre, Royal Glamorgan Hospital
- The Children’s Centre, Princess of Wales Hospital
Who is it for?
We see children and young people with a variety of conditions including:
- Neuromuscular disorders e.g. Muscular Dystrophy
- Neurological conditions e.g. Cerebral Palsy, head injury, Spina Bifida
- Respiratory conditions e.g. Cystic Fibrosis
- Rheumatological conditions e.g. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Orthopaedic conditions e.g. Talipes, Perthes, Hip Dysplasia
- Musculoskeletal problems e.g. Torticollis, sprains, joint pain
- Congenital syndromes e.g. Down Syndrome, Pradar Willi Syndrome
- Developmental delay, which affects how your child moves
Can anyone use this service?
Your child can be referred by a consultant, GP, health visitor or another health professional they are known to. Children aged 10 and over who are experiencing difficulties with their muscles, bones or joints (musculoskeletal and orthopaedic problems) will be seen by the adult service. We also accept self-referral from parents and this can be done by contacting our service at either Princess of Wales or Ysbyty Cwm Cynon or you can email your concerns to us at CTT_PaedPhysio_Referral@wales.nhs.uk
What to expect
Dependent on the information we receive we may contact you directly to discuss your concerns so we can best guide our response and if necessary, provide you with information and strategies to support your child whilst awaiting an appointment.
Your child could be offered an assessment appointment at one of our children’s centres. It is important that a person with parental responsibility accompanies the child to this appointment so that informed consent can be gained for assessment and treatment. Collaboration is important from the outset to help maximise your child’s physical abilities and independence.
During the assessment we look at any difficulties your child is having with their movement and how this is impacting on their day-to-day activities. For example, moving around at home or in school or being able to participate in leisure activities.
Once we have completed our assessment, we will discuss the results and treatment plan with you. We will see your child as frequently as we think is necessary, based on the findings from their assessment. We normally treat children in a clinic setting, but there might be occasions where we will carry out treatment in school or at home.
Following assessment, the plan might include:
- Discharge with advice
- Activities to work on at home
- A treatment block delivered by a physiotherapist or one of our Assistant Practitioners
- Referrals to other services
Contact us
| Royal Glamorgan Hospital – Children’s Centre 01443 443206 Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR |
Carnegie Clinic – Children’s Physiotherapy 01443 688361 Brithweunydd Road, Trealaw, CF40 2UH |
| Ysbyty Cwm Cynon – Children’s Centre 01443 715300 New road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4DG |
Princess of Wales Hospital – Children’s Centre 01656 752237 Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1RQ |