Children's physiotherapy
Contact
- Outpatients appointments
- 020 3312 6281
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Our children’s physiotherapy team is made up of physiotherapists who have completed additional training to specialise in the assessment and treatment of babies, children and young people with movement difficulties. Children are usually referred to this service by health visitors, GPs, paediatricians and orthopaedic consultants.
Conditions we treat
Movement difficulties in children may be due to a short-term condition or a long-term illness or disability. Conditions include:
- Positional talipes (feet held in an abnormal position)
- Acute soft tissue injuries (muscle and ligament sprains)
- Rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery (e.g. fractures)
- Cerebral palsy or Down's Syndrome
We tailor approaches for each child, using exercise programmes, postural management, orthotics, walking aids and other specialist equipment. We work in partnership with parents to offer the right advice and support.
Clinics
Appointments are held across a range of locations including St Mary’s Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, 7e Woodfield Road, nurseries, schools, and homes.
Meet the team
Our children's physiotherapy service is managed by a team of specialist physiotherapists, including:
- Rebecca Biggs, clinical service lead physiotherapist
- Harvey Kairon, clinical specialist physiotherapist
- Vanessa Odofin, clinical specialist physiotherapist
- Clare Chadwick, specialist paediatric physiotherapist
- Annette Coomer, specialist paediatric physiotherapist
- Francesca Crosby, specialist paediatric physiotherapist
- Lucy Hodge, specialist paediatric physiotherapist
- Amy Ruck, specialist paediatric physiotherapist
- Caroline Stonehouse, specialist paediatric physiotherapist
- Minal Patel, senior paediatric physiotherapist
Patient information
Before your appointment
Urgent referrals are seen within seven working days; routine within eight weeks. Bring appropriate clothing for your child (e.g. shorts). Also bring:
- Your address and contact details
- Appointment card and letter
- GP details
- Questions for the physiotherapist
If attending the orthotic clinic, bring current orthotics.
During your appointment
Appointments range from 30 minutes to an hour. Your child may be asked to undress to assess movement. Students may be present (you can opt out). The physiotherapist will assess your child and recommend a plan.
After your appointment
We work with you and your child to implement recommendations. Follow-up appointments may be scheduled.
Patient information leaflets
Referrals
GP advice
Leave a message on 020 3312 6281. Messages are checked daily, Monday to Friday.
GP referrals
Referrals accepted via NHS e-Referrals for patients in West London CCG and Central London CCG.
Child development service
Send referrals to:
Child development service,
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