Children's Community Physiotherapy

Types of patients regularly seen

We treat babies, children and young people with a wide range of conditions.

Some common conditions we see include:

• Acute injuries e.g. fractures, sports injuries
• Congenital disorders e.g. Spina Bifida, limb deficiencies
• Co-ordination difficulties
• Developmental delay
• Learning difficulties
• Neuromuscular disorders e.g. Muscular Dystrophy
• Neurological conditions e.g. Cerebral Palsy, Head Injury, Spinal Cord Injury
• Orthopaedic conditions e.g. Talipes, Torticollis, Plagiocephaly
• Respiratory conditions e.g. Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis

Patients not seen by this service

Our service is available for children and young people who are registered with a GP within either Shropshire or Telford and Wrekin geographical boundaries.

A decision to accept a referral will be made according to the nature of the impact on the child in managing activities of daily life.
Referrals are accepted from health professionals. The age limit for MSK conditions is up to 16 years old, other conditions may be accepted up to 19 years if in full time education.