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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...

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...

Introduction Until recently, the treatment for sickle cell disease (SCD) has been limited to: pain relief and fluids for painful crisis antibiotics for infection blood transfusions for serious complications Hydroxycarbamide (also known as Hydroxyurea) has been in use for several decades and can...

What is hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy is physiotherapy which takes place in the water and uses the properties of water to aid movement. At Sheffield Children’s Hospital, the therapists use the pool in many ways. This can be as part of a therapy treatment plan, to boost parents’ and...

What is fatigue? Fatigue is a feeling of extreme tiredness, exhaustion or lack of energy. It can happen even when someone person seems to be getting enough sleep. Fatigue is common in people with cancer, this is called cancer related fatigue. Up to 90 percent of people report feelings of fatigue,...

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) uses electrical impulses to stimulate muscles that are weak or paralysed. This is done using sticky pads which are placed on the skin over the muscle. It has a very similar set up to a TENS machine. TENS is used to treat pain and FES is used to strengthen...