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We provide private physiotherapy for children and young adults across Shropshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire and North East Wales.

We are based at our Clinic in Penley where we also hold Physio-led Pilates classes. Therapy Stars provides physiotherapy for children and young adults across Shropshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire and North East Wales. We offer assessment and treatment either in our fully-equipped Physiotherapy clinic or in your own home if preferred. We can combine several treatment methods in order to ensure that your child fulfils their potential, whilst still maintaining a fun element. Please contact us for more information at admin@therapystars.co.uk

25/03/2026

✨ New blog now live ✨

Supporting Your Baby’s Unique Motor Journey: Adapting Play for Every Ability.

Play is one of the most powerful ways babies learn to move. Small changes to the way children play can help support strength, balance, and coordination, especially for babies whose development may be a little different.

In this blog, we explore:
• how play helps babies develop movement skills
• why every child’s motor journey is unique
• simple ways to adapt play for different abilities
• and when it may be helpful to seek extra guidance

This month’s awareness events, including Neurodiversity Celebration Week and World Down Syndrome Day, remind us that development doesn’t follow one path, and that’s something worth celebrating.

👉 Read the full blog on our website - https://therapystars.co.uk/supporting-your-babys-unique-motor-journey-adapting-play-for-every-ability/

20/03/2026

Next up in our Meet the Team series is Suzie, our Client Care Co-Ordinator 💛

Suzie loves meeting the children and their families, and being part of their sessions - interacting with them and supporting them along the way is the highlight of her day.

One thing she wishes more families knew? Just how much happens behind the scenes. The team are always supporting each other, whether that’s sharing ideas, setting up equipment, or making sure there’s a hot drink ready when there’s finally a moment to sit down (often alongside a bit of home baking too!).

Her favourite part of the role is getting to know each child - their personalities, interests, and seeing how they grow and develop over time. It’s something she feels really privileged to be part of.

Fun fact: Suzie has a season ticket for Wrexham AFC and loves getting to as many home games as she can ⚽

When she’s not in clinic, you’ll find her unwinding in her wellies, out walking her black Labrador, Buddy, in the countryside 🐾

18/03/2026

Crawling is one of those milestones that looks simple, but it actually relies on many different skills working together.

It’s not just about moving across the floor. Crawling helps develop strength, coordination, balance, and body awareness, while also supporting important connections between the two sides of the body.

If your baby:
- finds tummy time challenging
- struggles to push up through their arms
- prefers to shuffle or stay in sitting
- you’re unsure how to encourage crawling at home, we’ve created a step-by-step digital Crawling Programme to guide you.

✨ It includes therapist-approved activities, clear explanations, and practical ways to support crawling through play, without overwhelm.

👉 Our Crawling Programme is available to purchase online - https://therapystars.co.uk/register/crawling-membership/

16/03/2026

March includes several important awareness moments that highlight the many different ways children grow, learn, and move. This month we recognise:

💚 Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
🧠 Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16th- 20th March)
💛 World Down Syndrome Day (21st March)
💜 Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness (26th March)

Each of these moments helps raise awareness of the diverse journeys children and families may experience.

At Therapy Stars, we’re reminded every day that every child’s development looks different. Our role is to support children in ways that recognise their individual strengths, challenges, and potential.

These awareness days are an opportunity to increase understanding and continue building supportive communities around children and their families.

11/03/2026

✨ New blog now live ✨

Why Babies Develop at Different Speeds And When Variation Becomes a Concern.

It’s natural to notice differences in how babies reach movement milestones. Some roll early, others sit first, and some take a little longer to find their confidence.

In our latest blog, we explore:
• why babies develop motor skills at different paces
• what variation in early milestones can look like
• when it might be helpful to seek guidance
• and how early support can help families feel more confident

As part of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and other awareness moments this March, it’s also a reminder that every child’s developmental journey is unique.

👉 Read the full blog on our website - https://therapystars.co.uk/why-babies-develop-at-different-speeds-and-when-variation-becomes-a-concern/

10/03/2026

Thank you to Claudia for sharing such a thoughtful review 💛

It’s been a real privilege to support Freddy and get to know him and his family over time. We’re so proud of the progress he continues to make, and it means a lot to hear how much the sessions have meant to the whole family.

Thank you for your kind words and for being part of the Therapy Stars community.

03/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our February Challenge Winner - Freddy! 🎉

Freddy has been working hard on lower limb weightbearing, using his leg muscles to push up from bench sitting and initiate steps in the Rifton. Super work, Freddy - we’re so proud of you 👏

Swipe for our March challenge! >>

01/03/2026

February was full of learning, progress and a little bit of celebration ✨

From team training and courses, to welcoming three returning little ones for intensives, it’s been a month focused on development, for both our team and the families we support. We even managed to squeeze in our (slightly delayed!) Christmas meal along the way.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of our February - we’re looking forward to what March brings 💛

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25/02/2026

We’re exhibiting at Kidz to Adultz Middle!

Join us on Thursday 12th March at the Coventry Building Society Arena - we’ll be on Stand A6 and would love to see you there.

Kidz to Adultz isn’t just an exhibition, it’s a brilliant day out for families, with over 100 exhibitors, helpful seminars, soft play, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

If you’re attending, pop by and say hello 👋

🎟️ Register for free via the event website. https://www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk/kidz-middle/

24/02/2026

✨ New blog now live ✨

Practical Play: Daily Activities That Build Strong Motor Skills From 0–2 Years

Supporting your child’s movement doesn’t need to be complicated or overwhelming. Everyday play can help build strength, coordination, and confidence, in ways that fit around real life.

In this blog, we share:
• Why play is such a powerful tool for movement
• How motor skills develop from birth to age two
• Ways to support movement without pressure or expectation
• And why consistency often matters more than intensity

👉 Read the full blog on our website - https://therapystars.co.uk/practical-play-daily-activities-that-build-strong-motor-skills-from-0-2-years/

22/02/2026

Thank you to Maria for this lovely review 💛

It was a real pleasure working with Mabel during her intensive week at Therapy Stars - it’s so nice to hear that she still remembers her time with us so fondly.

If you’d like to learn more about our intensive physiotherapy programmes, you can find further information on our website on the link below.

https://therapystars.co.uk/physiotherapy/intensive-physiotherapy/

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Unit 36, Penley Industrial Estate
Penley
LL130LQ

Telephone

+441948830583

Website

http://www.therapystars.co.uk/

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Therapy Stars provides physiotherapy for children and young adults across Shropshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire and North East Wales. We offer assessment and treatment either in your own home, or a clinic setting if preferred. We can combine several treatment methods in order to ensure that your child fulfils their potential, whilst still maintaining a fun element. Please contact us for more information at info@therapystars.co.uk