Physiotherapy
The Physiotherapy Team
Our specialist team of paediatric physiotherapists strive to provide a high standard of assessment, treatment and care for babies and children. Their aim is to meet the realistic expectations of each child and their family, whilst trying to maximise the potential of every child's social and physical lifestyle, promoting development into adulthood.
All of our paediatrics physiotherapists are members of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MSCP) and are registered with The Health Professional Council (HPC); have extensive clinical experience and regularly update their knowledge by undertaking postgraduate courses and training.
Why choose The Portland Hospital Paediatric Physiotherapy Team?
- Every child is seen in a relaxed environment where parents are actively encouraged to be involved with the therapy process.
- Assessments and treatments are carried out on a one-to-one basis.
- We endeavour to provide prompt appointments with minimal waiting times.
- The physiotherapy team provide a 24 hour, 7 day a week on-call service for our in-patients.
- Our physiotherapists are experienced in working with international patients and in facilitating their return to home countries with ongoing physiotherapy programmes.
- We regularly assess each child's equipment needs and provide appropriate recommendations to enhance the child's functional abilities. We have access to and good relations with a wide variety of equipment suppliers.
