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What does occupational therapy mean? An ‘occupation’ is anything we do. It could be going to school, drawing a picture, or eating a meal. We are here to help children be as independent as they can be whilst doing whatever matters to them.   Our occupational therapists in the metabolic...

How can teeth be affected? Osteogenesis imperfecta Sometimes teeth can be brittle and chip easily (dentinogenesis imperfecta or ‘DI’). Teeth with DI are more prone to have decay and tooth wear. Very often children may need dental treatment. As bones are softer there is a higher risk of...

This resource has been developed by Metabolic Bone Disease service to include children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) in mainstream P.E. lessons at school. In general Please seek specific advice from the pupils physiotherapist for their inclusion in P.E. lessons. Specific advice and guidelines...

Bone health Childhood is an important time for building strong, healthy bones into adulthood. As adults get older, bones become thinner and weaker and can sometimes be more likely to fracture. In cystic fibrosis, bones are at risk of becoming weaker at an earlier age. This is called cystic fibrosis...

You have been provided with a wedge cushion to improve your posture and help ease aches and pains. Posture wedge cushions help relieve pressure on your back by altering your posture. They are designed to be used on standard chairs at both home and school. How do I use the cushion? The anterior wedge...

You have been provided with a wedge cushion to improve your posture and help ease aches and pains. Posture wedge cushions help relieve pressure on your back by altering your posture. They are designed to be used on standard chairs at both home and school. How do I use the cushion? The posterior...