Services provided
At Children’s Physio Dorset, I offer a comprehensive range of physiotherapy services for babies, children, and young people. This includes everything from initial assessments and advice, through to hands-on therapy (such as soft tissue massage, stretching, and neuro-facilitation), gait analysis and walking retraining, and equipment assessment and prescription. I can also provide formal reports (including EHCP contributions), and support families with charity and funding applications for therapy or equipment.
These core services sit alongside my specialist programmes such as NeuroSuit Therapy, DMI, NISE-STIM, Whole Body Vibration, and Intensive Therapy Blocks — ensuring every child has access to a tailored, holistic physiotherapy plan.
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Baby MOTs (developmental checks for babies 0–24 months)
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Physiotherapy assessment and advice
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Hands-on therapy including soft tissue massage and neuro-facilitation
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Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) therapy
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Whole body vibration therapy (PowerPlate)
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Electrical stimulation (NMES, TASES) & non-invasive spinal stimulation
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Gait analysis and walking retraining
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Intensive therapy blocks and weekend programmes
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Orthotic and splinting assessments (Second Skin, DM Orthotics, Turtle Braces)
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Equipment assessment, prescription & funding support
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Formal assessments & report writing (including EHCP contributions)
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Supporting charity applications for therapy and equipment funding
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Expert Witness & Medico-legal reports
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Tribunal & EHCP support (independent instructions from councils or parents)
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Home, school and nursery visits across Dorset
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Virtual appointments and consultations
I work with children and young people with a wide range of conditions — from common developmental concerns to complex or rare diagnoses. Having worked for the NHS and overseas for more than 15 years, I have extensive experience in assessing and treating children with varied presentations. Every child is unique, and so is the therapy they receive.
If your child’s condition is not listed below, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — I am always happy to discuss individual needs.
Developmental & Congenital Conditions
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Babies or toddlers with delayed milestones (rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, walking)
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Talipes (clubfoot)
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Torticollis
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Erb’s palsy
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Plagiocephaly (flattened head shape)
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Other congenital or early developmental concerns
Neurological Conditions
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Cerebral palsy (all types)
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Muscular dystrophies, including Duchenne’s and SMA
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Acquired or traumatic brain injury
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Developmental delay
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Down syndrome
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Foot drop
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Pre- and post-Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)
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Spina bifida
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Spinal cord injury
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Genetic or chromosomal conditions
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Developmental co-ordination disorder (Dyspraxia / DCD)
Orthopaedic & Musculoskeletal Conditions
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Hip dysplasia
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Gait abnormalities
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Scoliosis
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Pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation
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Post-fracture rehabilitation
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Legg-Perthes Disease
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Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE)
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General orthopaedic rehabilitation and strengthening
Sports Injuries
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Sprains, strains, and overuse injuries
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Growth-related conditions such as Osgood–Schlatter’s disease and other apophysitis conditions
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Injury prevention assessments
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Functional assessments to support overall sporting performance
Certified Measurer and Assessor for Second Skin Splints
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.
