Children's Physio Dorset

18/09/2025

Also available 💥

Can vibration therapy boost mobility in SMA? https://bit.ly/47DR64O

Did you know that sitting or standing on a vibrating platform could help strengthen muscles in SMA? 💪✨ Whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy gently activates muscles, and when combined with physical activity, may boost strength, balance, and confidence in daily movement.

Early studies show promise for kids and adults living with SMA—but it’s essential to consult your doctor and work with a physical therapist for safe, tailored sessions. Pair WBV with other therapies and good nutrition for best results.

18/09/2025

A form of therapy I offer 🌟

Discover how spinal cord stimulation can support SMA care goals: https://bit.ly/4oEYlj2

02/09/2025

✨ Exciting News! ✨
I'm thrilled to share that Children’s Physio Dorset is now offering the NeuroSuit—the only centre in the UK outside of NAPA London to do so!

We’ve just had our first session with it today and it worked brilliantly 🙌 It really helped Arlo with his trunk control, gave him a clearer sense of full extension, and enabled us to try higher-level DMI activities that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise.

I now have NeuroSuits in sizes 1, 2, and 3, so we can support children aged approximately 2 to 16 years in clinic.

The suit is available as part of intensive therapy blocks (2 hours a day) or can be added to individual physiotherapy sessions to support strength, alignment, and functional movement.

I can’t wait to see the impact this will have for the children I work with 💪

If you're curious about whether the NeuroSuit could help your child, feel free to get in touch!

30/08/2025

Really great to see this starting up

15/07/2025

✨ The power of TASES! ✨

This little superstar has tight adductors and was really struggling to sit cross-legged. He couldn’t quite get up and over his sitting bones, which made it tricky to play or get proper extension through his back.

We used Task-Specific Electrical Stimulation (TASES) to his adductors and gluteal muscles—and the change was immediate. With better muscle activation, he could sit cross-legged, stay upright over his sitting bones, and engage in play more comfortably.

A great reminder that with the right input, our little ones can achieve so much more functionally—and have fun doing it!

If you're wondering whether TASES might benefit your child, feel free to reach out.

26/06/2025

𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙚, 𝙠𝙞𝙙... 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚.

After six back-to-back sessions today, I could’ve joined this little one for a nap on the therapy table! 💤

Every single child worked so hard and made me incredibly proud. What a day 💪

Now it’s time for three days off to rest this poorly shoulder and two broken thumbs — therapist down but not out! 😅🩹

10/06/2025

I’ve just completed my DMO Assessment and Prescription Training Refresher course—a much-needed update since I first did it back in 2014. That’s over 10 years of experience in assessing and measuring for body garments and splints!

I’m confident in my ability to help you find the right solutions and understand the outcomes that splinting and compression can achieve. Whether it’s for improved posture, stability, or function, I have an in-depth knowledge of the different suppliers and products out there. I'm certified in DMO and Second Skin!

If you’d like an assessment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. There’s no obligation to have therapy with me—I can provide this as a standalone service that complements the work of your existing treating therapist.

Let me know if you’d like to chat about how splinting or compression might help you or your child! 🌟

02/06/2025

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Huge congratulations to the winners from last week! I loved attending this award ceremony even more than previous ones as I got to present an award live for the first time! Still buzzing!! Loved it! Thank you for the opportunity (after persevering and bugging them for months, ha ha!) 🎉🎉🎤🎤









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31/05/2025

This week’s intensive therapy has wrapped up and I’m so proud of these three amazing kids!

🌟 – Arlo, superstar! Every day he works so hard and progresses. He started the week unable to stand with distal support only, but by the end of the week he was standing for over 10 seconds and now working on DMI stepping exercises! His trunk control has improved so much, and I can’t wait to see how he progresses over the next few weeks of regular therapy.

🌟 Ilya-Mae has absolutely smashed it! She’s found her midline, stood for 7 seconds with distal support only, and even managed some freestanding on a beam. Her trunk control is looking so much better and we’re going to focus on strengthening her right leg over the next few weeks. I can’t wait to see her progress!

🌟 Archie has blown Her me away. He came in already walking with a walker, so our focus has been on improving quality of movement, reducing tone, and increasing strength and confidence. He’s now standing independently with leg wraps, pushing a trolley, and even trying out crutches! His endurance and confidence has massively improved and he’s amazed me this week.

It’s been a brilliant, challenging, and rewarding week. I’m so proud of them all!

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September’s intensive is already fully booked, but I still have space in the October intensive. If you’d like me to run an intensive for your child on different dates, just drop me a message and let’s see what we can arrange.

25/05/2025

I hope everyone’s having a lovely bank holiday weekend—whether you’re getting some rest, family time, or just a bit of sunshine. I’m enjoying a peaceful weekend in the Kent countryside with two of my uni friends—it’s been so nice to catch up, laugh lots, and recharge a little.

Next week I’ll be back in full swing with a 4-day intensive starting Tuesday, working with three of my regular little ones. They’re right in those golden developmental windows where targeted therapy can really help things click into place, so we’re aiming to give them a big boost in their gross motor development.

These intensives are always full-on but incredibly rewarding—I can’t wait to see what progress we make!

22/05/2025

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22/05/2025