Physiotherapists
provide a service for children with injuries or special needs, so that they have the
optimal physical environment to be fully integrated into their educational settings.
Orthopaedic Physiotherapists mainly address the musculo-skeletal side of a child's needs.
What problems Orthopaedic Physiotherapists
can address
* Growing pains
* Sports Injuries
* Whiplash Associated Injuries
* Muscles, Tendons & Ligament Injuries
* Postural Problems
* Post-op & Injury Rehabilitation
* Post-op & Injury Mobility Problems
* Poor Balance
* Muscle Imbalance
How Orthopaedic Physiotherapists Work In
Educational Environments
The
Orthopaedic Physiotherapist works with families, teachers, health and other professionals
to develop integrated management strategies for identified students.
Management
programs include designing individual treatment programs, group work for students
with similar needs, the prescription of specialised equipment, recommending environmental
modifications and suggesting strategies and techniques to aid the return of normal skills
and functions.
Referring a child to an Orthopaedic
Physiotherapist
Your
child can be referred for a physiotherapy assessment through your Nursery, School or
College Sister, Doctor or directly by the child's parent/guardian.
All
are welcome to contact a physiotherapist to discuss the appropriateness of a referral.

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