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Move2Learn Physiotherapy services
Move2Learn is a service provided in association with Vale Healthcare, and offers physiotherapy for babies, children and young people living in Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan and throught Wales, who may need assessment, advice and treatment regarding physical or movement difficulties and the effects these may have on daily activities.
Training and advice is given, enabling parents to support their child. The service also aims to improve and promote children’s health and development through individual programmes or activity groups.
Locations, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan
The Move2Learn physiotherapy service covers a wide range of conditions such as Dyspraxia, (Development Co-ordination Disorder), developmental delay, Orthopaedic (bones, joints and muscles) and developmental disorders.
Assessment and treatments can be carried out at Vale Healthcare's Cardiff Bay Clinic and the Vale Clinic, Hensol (in the Vale of Glamorgan), or at the child’s home, nursery or school. Although based in Cardiff, the physiotherapist can travel to see children anywhere. (Travel and accommodation costs may apply outside Cardiff).
Who will see my child?
Our specialist Children’s Physiotherapist, Mrs Liz Atter MCSP has over 25 years experience working with children and young people with a variety of different needs. Her approach is child centred, family focused and functional (practical).
View Liz Atter's full profile including information about her specialist experience, qualifications and memberships.
Why do children need a specialist Children’s Physiotherapist?
Children grow very quickly and their bodies are changing constantly. Their anatomy and body systems are different and their learning, emotional, behavioural and motivational mechanisms differ from adults all of which can impact on their ability to participate in their assessment and treatment effectively.
An essential part of physiotherapy for children is that they are engaged and motivated in the process which is done through play or adapted physical activity to be fun and interesting. This requires a physiotherapist who has had post graduate training and years of experience in ‘Paediatric (Children’s) Physiotherapy’.
What age of children can be seen?
Babies from birth and children and young people up to the age of 18 years.
What common conditions can be seen by the Children’s Physiotherapist?
The information below provides key headings for the types of conditions that can be seen by the Children's Physiotherapist. Find out more about the symptoms and conditions within these categories.
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How will my child be helped?
This can be done in several ways and the service tailor made to suit the needs of you and your child.
An assessment may be required to identify areas of difficulty with a view to treatment or referral on to a specialist for further tests before treatment can begin.- Assessment may also be carried out to identify areas of need in terms of offering practical help and support for home and school.
Find out more about the Assessment and Treatment process including answers to key questions, such as:
- 'How do I know whether my child can be helped?'
- 'How much will it cost?'
- 'What happens if the problems are more complicated than initially thought?'.
Working together
Many conditions can be treated by the Physiotherapist alone but working in association with Vale Healthcare means that any additional referral for specialist services can be easily accessed (e.g. Paediatric and Orthopaedic Consultants, MRI scans or x-rays).
Patient Information
Move2Learn is pleased to provide Patient Information on a number of conditions which can result in children's physiotherapy. Find out more…
Training and Consultancy Services
Move2Learn can also offer bespoke training for parents and professionals and Consultancy to Statutory or Voluntary Sector organisations regarding motor skills, child development, inclusive and adapted physical activity.
For more information
For additional information or to discuss any element of the Move2Learn physiotherapy service, contact Liz Atter on 07722 147 502.
Visit Move2Learn for extensive information and guidance on this exciting new service.
Key Terms :
- children's physiotherapy - paediatric physiotherapy - physiotherapy for children