Children's neurological physiotherapy

The paediatric neurological physiotherapists see a wide variety of neurological patients and offer excellent services for children.

Inpatient rehabilitation for neurological patients can start in the very acute stages in PICU| or HDU, and this rehabilitation often continues until discharge from hospital.  The physiotherapists cover all children's wards and Bursledon House|. Conditions seen include head injuries, stroke, and spinal cord illnesses. As with other areas, multi-disciplinary team working is central to the neurological rehabilitation service.

Outpatient services include:

  • Neuromuscular clinic where children with neuromuscular conditions are assessed by the physiotherapist before being seen by the consultant
  • Botulinum toxin clinic – joint assessment with specialist nurse and consultant
  • Various neurological conditions both pre- and post- diagnosis
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
  • Obesity