Manchester Childrens Physiotherapy

01/05/2026

🧠 Childhood stroke can affect babies (including in the womb), children and young people. Several hundred children are diagnosed with a stroke every year in the UK.

🧠 A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, killing brain cells. Damage to the brain can affect how the body works.

🧠 There are two main types of stroke. Ischaemic strokes are due to a blocked blood vessel in the brain. Haemorrhagic strokes are due to bleeding in or around the brain. In children, both types of stroke are rare and they occur in similar numbers.

🧠 Children can also have transient ischaemic attacks (also known as a TIA or mini-stroke). A TIA is the same as a stroke, except that the symptoms last for less time. In a TIA, a blood vessel in the brain gets blocked, but the blockage clears by itself. A TIA is a major warning sign for stroke and should always be taken seriously.

🧠 A stroke is a medical emergency. If you suspect a stroke, you should always call 999.
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27/04/2026

24/04/2026

It was great to be back at Charnwood Nursery this week, attending our Manual Handling update which Helen expertly delivered.

The training was fantastic and it’s always lovely to see the super staff at Charnwood. Jenny and I particularly enjoyed trying to push each other over…an important reminder as to why a wide base of support is essential for creating stability and reducing the chances of injury! 😅
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21/04/2026

⭐️ Having all worked in the NHS, we recognise how hard our peers work. NHS physios are often highly specialised clinicians with fantastic hands on skills but are typically limited by big, sometimes unimaginably big caseloads and waiting lists.

⭐️ At MCP we have the luxury of giving you the time you and your child need. Shorter waiting times mean your child gets a clinical diagnosis/opinion sooner and starts treatment earlier which often leads to better outcomes. We work closely with other professionals, doing sessions in nurseries and school or at home to teach the wider team around the child exercises to maximise their potential.

⭐️ Still unsure if your child will benefit from visiting MCP? Then check out our reviews or give us a ring for a free telephone consultation.

☎️ Sophie 07887777894
☎️Jenny 07866617403
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31/03/2026

⭐️ A couple of weeks ago two of our little MCP Stars, Vito and Sienna met!

⭐️ Both have Anglemans Syndrome and are similar in age. Whilst they are very different and have their own unique personalities and difficulties, I thought it might be nice for parents to meet.

⭐️ As well as providing hands-on physio at MCP, we also like to actively support our families with children that have long-term conditions and sometimes this includes introducing families to each other.

⭐️ These two were so CUTE together! 😍😍

⭐️ There was a lot of eye contact, smiling and excitement, and a little bit of attempted dummy swiping! 🤩 I think the parents also enjoyed meeting up too ☺️
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24/03/2026

⭐️ Meet Amber! 8 weeks ago she sustained a bad elbow fracture to her L arm.

⭐️ She required emergency surgery and was in a cast for over 4 weeks. There was also some nerve damage, meaning her thumb and index finger were numb and lacked movement.

⭐️ She’s making lovely progress and is regaining her mobility and strength around the L arm. I was blown away when she was able to balance like this! 🤩

⭐️ Well done Amber for being super brave, trusting me to help you get better and working really hard on all your exercises! A big well done to Mummy and Daddy too! 👏🏼
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16/03/2026

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. Sadly, 2 people are known to have died. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from NHS.
🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

13/03/2026

09/03/2026

⭐️ Meet Holly. She is 13 and developed Posterior Fossa Syndrome (PFS) after surgery to remove a brain tumour. PFS is the name given to a collection of symptoms which may occur following surgery to the back of the brain, The posterior fossa. This area includes the Cerebellum which controls movement, balance and speech.

⭐️ PFS can affect up to 30% of children undergoing surgery to the back of the brain. The severity of the condition varies considerably from one child to the next.

⭐️ Holly has reduced balance, coordination and mobility issues. She has visual problems and L sided weakness….HOWEVER….

⭐️ Holly is one of the most determined, positive and motivated patients I have worked with in 25 years of being a Paediatric Physiotherapist. She has a fantastic Can Do Attitude and has made great progress in her weekly sessions which are funded by the Danny Green Fund.

⭐️ She walks independently without any aids and has recently joined a new swimming club where she swims twice a week and takes part in competitions. Our sessions consist of a mix of exercises to work on her balance, stability and muscle strength and I love seeing her in school every week! ☺️
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