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What is the responsibility of the school? This information has been written for teachers and school. It has been compiled with advice from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and the government’s fire risk means of escape for disabled people. Under current fire safety legislation, those who have...
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Your physiotherapy appointment is at the Concord Move More centre rather than at the Hospital. What will happen at my appointment? When you arrive at the Move More Centre, please tell the reception that you are here, and tell them that you are attending an appointment with the Sheffield Children’s...
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What will happen in my class? The class is a 45 minute exercise class which includes a warm up, specific exercises for your back, and a cool down. There will be 2 physiotherapists leading the class. At the start and the end of your rehabilitation you may be reassessed by a physiotherapist to monitor...
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The physiotherapists in the metabolic bone team are: Claire Hill, Davina Ford, Caroline Marr, and Grace Whitaker. They specialise in working with children that have osteogenesis imperfecta, and other bone conditions such as X-linked hypophosphataemic rickets, hypophosphatasia, juvenile osteoporosis...
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Why is physiotherapy important after cranio-cervical decompression (CCD) surgery? Your child will be seen by a physiotherapist after surgery, to help them get back to the mobility they had before, and to check they are moving their neck. Helping your child after surgery In the first few days after...
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What is the neuro-oncology therapy team? The neuro-oncology therapy team is made up of: occupational therapists physiotherapists therapy assistants We provide rehabilitation, treatment and advice to children and young people after an injury, illness, surgery or treatment. We work to support children...
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This resource has been made to help you remember the exercises your therapist taught and practiced with you. If you find the exercises cause you more pain please stop the exercises and seek advice from a healthcare professional. Exercises Bridge Lie on your back with your legs bent. Flatten your...
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Your physiotherapist may give you these exercises to help improve the movement and mobility through your back. Childs pose Kneel on your hands and knees on the floor. Spread your knees wide but keep your toes touching. Lower your bottom towards your heels. Your hands stay on the floor and your arms...
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When will I leave the children’s therapy team? This is a joint decision between you and your therapist. Usually the best time to transition to adult services is when you leave school. Why can I not stay with the children’s therapy team until I am 18? You can choose to stay with us however,...
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What should I expect from the sensory service? Our service is tiered into 3 levels of provision to try to help us get the right support to as many families as possible. Universal provision This is the first level of provision for all families. Our virtual therapy service provides information about...
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If your child is due to attend hydrotherapy, swim sessions or swim lessons, the below websites may be helpful in finding suitable swim nappies or incontinence swimwear. Swimsuits with built in waterproof pants can keep any wee or poo in, while your child is in the water. They are not absorbent so...
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The sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) is a neck muscle. It has 2 bands. 1 attaches from behind the ear to the breast bone and the other from behind the ear to the collar bone. Because of these 2 attachments, a tight left SCM muscle can affect the neck by causing the head to tilt to the…...
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The sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) is a neck muscle. It has 2 bands. 1 attaches from behind the ear to the breast bone and the other from behind the ear to the collar bone. Because of these 2 attachments, a tight right SCM muscle can affect the neck by causing the head to tilt to the…...
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You may be given these exercises to increase the strength and control through your calf muscles. Try to do these exercises 2 times per day. Gastrocnemius muscle Stand on 1 leg with your leg straight. Hold on to a wall or flat surface to help you balance. Lift up onto your tip toes, as high…...
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This resource has been designed to help you remember the exercises your physiotherapist taught and practiced with you. These exercises should be done slowly. You may feel some discomfort whilst doing these exercises after your surgery or injury. If pain limits your ability to do your exercises, then...
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What is a total hip replacement? A total hip replacement is an operation which replaces both the ball and the socket part of the hip joint. This is done if the hip joint has been damaged and the effects of this are impacting on your child’s daily life. This surgery is also known as a...
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Why is this surgery be needed? Children and young people who have a movement disorder may have difficulty with standing and walking. The way in which their muscles work can be affected, causing tightness, weakness, and reduced control. Over time due to an imbalance of forces some children and young...
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Your physiotherapy appointment is at the Sheffield Hallam University advanced wellness and research centre (AWRC) rather than at the Hospital. What will happen at my appointment? When you arrive at the AWRC, please tell the reception that you are here, and tell them that you are attending an...
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When will I leave the children’s therapy team? This is a joint decision between you and your therapist. Usually the best time to move on to adult services is when you leave school. Why can I not stay with the children’s therapy team until I am 18? You can choose to stay with us however,…...
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What is peripheral neuropathy? Your doctor will have explained to you that you have a condition that has a medical name known as a ‘peripheral neuropathy’. There are lots of conditions with different names that are all types of peripheral neuropathies. A peripheral neuropathy is a...
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Independent therapy (sometimes also known as private therapy) is provision and services that are purchased by yourself or other commissioners from companies or providers that are not providing NHS services. Can my child have independent physiotherapy and occupational therapy as well as their NHS...
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What is hip surveillance? Hip surveillance are regular check-ups to monitor the position of a child’s hips. Sometimes a child’s hip can gradually move out of joint which can cause them problems. Hip surveillance aims to pick up on these problems early to allow appropriate management and...
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Everyone has different amounts of energy. You could think about your energy like a battery, if we use too much energy our battery will run out quickly, if we use the ‘just right’ amount of energy our battery can last for longer and we can do more of the things we like. Pacing is when…...
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What is a sleep system? Sleep systems are positioning aids used during the night to help protect body shape. They provide support for your child or young person so that they are in a better position compared to if they were to sleep without a sleep system. Why is it important to use a sleep…...
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