Children's Physio Dorset

• Assessment and advice
• Hands-on therapy including soft tissue massage, neuro-facilitation techniques
• DMI - Dynamic Movement Intervention therapy style
• Whole Body Vibration Therapy
• Electrical and Spinal Stimulation
• Gait analysis
• Equipment assessment and funding
• Formal assessments
• Report writing
• Supporting charity applications
• Expert Witness & Medico-legal reports

Certified Measurer and Assessor for Second Skin Splints

Second Skin

DM Orthotics Certified - assessments for Lycra garments available 

Able to assess, measure and order directly, reducing the overall cost to you.

DM Orthotics make a range of custom made postural garments to aid with improving tone, strength, posture, movement control and a whole host more. Get in touch to discuss your child's needs. Sensory suits are also available.

Conditions Treated

A wide range of conditions are treated but this is not an extensive list. Having worked for the NHS and overseas for over 15 years, I have assessed and treated children with complex and rare conditions. Every child is individual and the treatment they will get is also. Please call for details or get in touch on the contact page.

Developmental & Congenital Conditions

• Babies or toddlers with delayed milestones or difficulty rolling, sitting, crawling, standing
• Babies with Talipes, Torticollis, Erb’s palsy, Placiocephaly or other congenital conditions

Neurological Conditions

• Acquired brain injury
• Cerebral palsy
• Developmental delay
• Muscular Dystrophy including Deuchenne's and SMA
• Downs syndrome
• Foot drop
• Pre/post Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)
• Spina Bifida
• Spinal cord injury
• Traumatic brain injury
• Genetic conditions
• Developmental co-ordination disorder (Dyspraxia/DCD)

Orthopaedic Conditions

• Pre and Post surgery rehabilitation
• Hip dysplasia
• Gait abnormalities
• Scoliosis
• Post fracture rehabilitation
• Legg-Perthes Disease
• Sufe

Sports Injuries

• All injuries treated
• Osgood Schlatter's disease and all apophysitis conditions
• Injury prevention assessment
• Functional assessments to improve overall sporting performance