Shropcom Children's Physiotherapy

01/08/2025

Looking for something to do over the summer holidays? 👀

Take a look at these sessions at Glyn's Garden CIC!
They will be hosting their first children’s sessions which will be FREE. These are for 8-13 years old, 10am-12pm, Church Stretton SY6 1DZ 🙌

🐝 Sat 9th August - Build a luxury bug hotel
🐝 Thurs 14th August - Creating amphibian hibernaculums
🐝 Fri 15th August - Construct a bird box

Sessions will include opportunities to engage and learn with the topics, as well as being practical and hands on. 🪱🐞🪴🌻

So chuffed to release these sessions at Glyn's Garden CIC! We will be hosting their first children’s sessions which will be FREE. These are for 8-13 years old, 10am-12pm, Church Stretton SY6 1DZ 🙌

🐝 Sat 9th August - Build a luxury bug hotel
🐝 Thurs 14th August - Creating amphibian hibernaculums
🐝 Fri 15th August - Construct a bird box

Sessions will include opportunities to engage and learn with the topics, as well as being practical and hands on. And all for a great cause! Bringing more wildlife into the stunning slice of heaven at Glyn’s Garden!

Bookings: https://widget.eola.co/1165/activities/free-youth-session-at-glyn-s-garden

30/07/2025

🏡 We know navigating a routine during the school holidays can be challenging.
Take a look through for some tips to support your family 🧠

Read more top tips: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0lY_620

30/07/2025

What colour is your child’s swimwear? And why does it make a difference to their safety?

Choosing brighter colours, especially neon shades, can make your child easier to see when they go underwater.
Neon yellow, lime green, and orange are bright enough to spot, while blues, greys, and white can become nearly invisible.

That doesn’t mean you can relax completely though. Drowning happens quickly and quietly. So, keep non-swimmers in arm’s reach and actively supervise older children in and around water.

28/07/2025

Safety Summer Tips from the Children's Physiotherapy Team! ☀

Active kids = happy kids... but let's keep them safe too! 🩹

👣 Warm up first - a few stretches before running, jumping, or swimming helps prevent sprains
🧢Stay hydrated and rested - Tired muscles = higher injury risk!
👟Wear proper footwear - barefoot play is fun, but not always safe on uneven or hot ground
🛝Supervise outdoor play - Especially around trampolines, bikes, and climbing frames

A little prevention goes a long way. Enjoy a safe, strong summer! 🌈

24/07/2025

Today is Self Care Day! 🥰

Self care is just as important for children as it is adults! ⭐
Self-care helps children feel calm, confident, and connected to their bodies. Try these daily habits at home:

1️⃣ Stretch & Move – A few minutes of crawling, stretching, or jumping wakes up muscles and builds strength.
2️⃣ Body Check-In – Ask, “How does your body feel today?” to build awareness and communication.
3️⃣ Relax & Breathe – Deep breaths or quiet time with a weighted blanket supports regulation and focus.

Small steps = big impact. 💛

22/07/2025

Today we are celebrating World Brain Day!🧠

💡Today we're shining light on how physiotherapy supports children with neurological conditions

👉 Paediatric physio helps by:
✔️ Improving mobility, strength and balance
✔️ Supporting brain-body connections through guided movement
✔️ Promoting independence and participation in daily life

Movement is medicine - especially in growing brains!
Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential 💛

17/07/2025

Postural Management in Children’s Physiotherapy 🧒🏽💪

Good posture isn’t just about sitting up straight — it’s essential for:
✔️ Breathing and digestion
✔️ Safe and efficient movement
✔️ Preventing pain and long-term joint issues
✔️ Supporting focus and learning in the classroom

At Shropshire Community Health, we help children:
🔸 Develop core strength
🔸 Use supportive seating or standing aids if needed
🔸 Build postural control through play-based movement and therapy

Whether your child sits, stands, or uses a wheelchair — every posture counts. Early support makes a big difference! 💪

Have a look at the great informative poster made by the APCP about postural management 👀

13/07/2025

🧡 Today is Disability Awareness Day 🧡
A day to celebrate inclusion, ability, and potential.

At Shropshire Community Health Trust, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to move, play, and grow — in their own unique way. 💪✨

Children with disabilities are strong, resilient, and full of potential. Through physiotherapy, we support:
• 🌈 Building strength and coordination
• 🚶‍♀️ Supporting independence in mobility
• 🧠 Enhancing neurological development
• 💬 Encouraging confidence through movement

Whether it’s learning to roll, take their first step, or join in with their peers — every milestone matters.

Let’s work together to create a world where every child is empowered to move. 💛

07/07/2025

Fun Physio Activities for Siblings! 👯‍♂️

Looking for ways to keep your kids active and connected this summer? Try these playful, physio-friendly activities at home — perfect for siblings (or grown-up partners too)!

🧡 1. Partner Stretching
Take turns gently stretching arms, legs, or backs — a great way to boost flexibility and body awareness.

🏃‍♂️ 2. Obstacle Course Race
Use cushions, chairs, and toys to create a course. Crawl under tables, jump over pillows, balance on lines — teamwork and fun rolled into one!

🔷 3. Copy Cat Shapes
One child makes a body shape or pose, and the other copies it — think “Simon Says” meets balance training!

These games support:
✅ Motor skills
✅ Core strength & coordination
✅ Social bonding
✅ Lots of laughs!

💡 Top Tip: Let kids take turns being the “leader” — it builds confidence and creativity too!

01/07/2025

It’s true, . Hundreds of children have juvenile arthritis (JA) or a related rheumatic disease. 🫶

This July, in honour of , we’re spreading awareness alongside Arthritis Foundation of JA.
Visit arthritis.org to learn the signs, symptoms and impact this disease has on families.

There are also lots of great resources on their website for advice and support! 💚
www.arthritis.org/juvenile-arthritis
www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/juvenile-idiopathic-arthritis/

25/06/2025

Little Rainbows SEN Sessions is a brand new sensory play session for children 0-8 years old with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 🌈
They will be held weekly on a Saturday morning, starting 5 July at Ditherington Community Centre, Shrewsbury.
You can book your place through the form on their page. ⏰

25/06/2025

The countdown to the summer holidays has begun. Shropshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is now open for bookings.

Your child aged 4 (reception class age) to 16 can get a FREE place:
☀️ If you get benefits-related free school meals, or
☀️ Have been referred by a professional

A number of holiday clubs are able to offer places to children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

Some holiday clubs also offer additional paid places, that are available to those not eligible for HAF, so it's worth taking a look if you need childcare or activities to keep your children busy during the holidays.

Find out what is on offer here: https://orlo.uk/17HRN

The countdown to the summer holidays has begun. Shropshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is now open for bookings.

Your child aged 4 (reception class age) to 16 can get a FREE place:
☀️ If you get benefits-related free school meals, or
☀️ Have been referred by a professional

A number of holiday clubs are able to offer places to children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

Some holiday clubs also offer additional paid places, that are available to those not eligible for HAF, so it's worth taking a look if you need childcare or activities to keep your children busy during the holidays.

Find out what is on offer here: https://orlo.uk/17HRN