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At CN Rehab, we provide specialist paediatric physiotherapy for babies, toddlers, children and young people aged from birth to 18 years. Our paediatric physiotherapy service supports children and young people with a wide range of neurological, developmental, genetic and musculoskeletal conditions, helping them to build strength, improve movement and reach their full potential.
We understand that no two children are the same. Every young person who comes to us brings their own personality, strengths, challenges and goals, and our approach reflects that. Our paediatric physiotherapists design every programme around the individual child, working closely with families to ensure that therapy is not only clinically effective but enjoyable, motivating and sustainable.
Paediatric physiotherapy is a specialist branch of physiotherapy focused on the assessment and treatment of movement, motor development and physical function in babies, children and young people. Physiotherapy in paediatrics draws on an in-depth understanding of child development alongside advanced clinical skills in neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Child physiotherapy addresses a broad range of presentations, from delayed motor milestones and coordination difficulties in young children through to complex neurological conditions requiring intensive, technology-assisted rehabilitation. The goal in every case is the same: to help each child move better, function more independently and participate fully in the activities that matter to them, whether that is crawling, walking, playing sport, or simply keeping up with their peers at school.
At CN Rehab, we believe that the best therapy for children is therapy they actually want to do. Children learn through play, and our paediatric physiotherapy sessions are designed to be engaging, fun and age-appropriate from the very first appointment.
We use a combination of hands-on clinical physiotherapy, technology-assisted rehabilitation and game-based computerised therapy to keep children motivated and active throughout each session. By integrating rehabilitation technology with interactive, play-based activity, children are able to sustain effort for longer and complete significantly more therapeutic repetition than they typically would in a conventional therapy session. The result is faster progress and better outcomes, without the frustration and fatigue that can come with more traditional approaches.
Our paediatric physiotherapists are experienced in adapting their communication style, pace and treatment approach to suit children at every age and developmental stage, from babies and toddlers through to teenagers and young adults approaching adulthood.
Family involvement is central to what we do. Parents and carers are not simply observers in our paediatric physiotherapy sessions. They are active participants in the rehabilitation process. Your physiotherapist will work alongside you throughout the programme, showing you exercises, games and activities to continue at home between sessions. Consistent, supported practice at home is one of the most powerful ways to maximise therapy outcomes, and we make sure that everything we ask you to do at home is practical, clearly explained and suited to your family's routine.
We have extensive experience working alongside NHS therapy teams, local authority services and school staff to ensure that the progress made in clinic is supported and reinforced in every environment where your child spends time. We can liaise directly with teachers, teaching assistants and school physiotherapists or occupational therapists to help put practical strategies in place that support your child's mobility, participation and independence throughout the school day.
Our paediatric physiotherapists have specialist experience across a wide range of conditions affecting babies, children and young people. Physio for children at CN Rehab is available for those with:
Neurological conditions
Developmental conditions
Genetic and complex conditions
If your child has a condition that is not listed here, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our team will be happy to discuss whether our paediatric physiotherapy service is appropriate for your child's needs.
Every paediatric physiotherapy session at CN Rehab is individually planned and delivered by a specialist paediatric physiotherapist. Sessions are structured around your child's current level of function, their goals and the activities that motivate them.
Depending on your child's needs and the focus of their programme, sessions may include:
Movement and mobility training: Targeted work on walking, running, balance, transfers and functional mobility, using hands-on physiotherapy techniques, equipment and technology to support motor learning and skill development.
Strength and conditioning: Progressive strengthening exercises designed for children, using age-appropriate equipment and activities to build the muscle strength needed to support posture, movement and daily function.
Coordination and motor planning: Activities and exercises that challenge and develop motor planning, sequencing and coordination, addressing the underlying difficulties that affect movement quality and learning in many children with neurological and developmental conditions.
Technology-assisted rehabilitation: CN Rehab is equipped with advanced rehabilitation technology that can be adapted for use with children, including robotic-assisted training and game-based computerised rehabilitation systems. These tools allow for high-repetition, task-specific practice in a format that children find engaging and motivating.
Hydrotherapy: For children who would benefit from water-based therapy, our specialist hydrotherapy pool offers a warm, supportive and sensory-rich environment for paediatric physiotherapy. Hydrotherapy is particularly beneficial for children with cerebral palsy, hypotonia and spinal cord injury, providing an opportunity for movement and activity that may not be achievable on land.
Postural management: For children with complex neurological conditions, postural management is an important part of the physiotherapy programme. We provide assessment and advice on postural support equipment, seating and positioning to help protect joint integrity and support function throughout the day and night.
Home exercise programmes: Every child's programme includes a personalised home exercise plan, explained and demonstrated clearly for parents and carers and adapted to fit into daily routines. We provide written and visual resources to support home practice between sessions.
One of the things that sets CN Rehab apart from many other paediatric physiotherapy providers is our access to specialist rehabilitation technology. Our facilities include equipment that is typically only available in leading NHS specialist centres, and our paediatric physiotherapists are trained and experienced in using this technology with children of all ages and abilities.
Game-based computerised rehabilitation systems transform therapeutic exercises into interactive games, giving children immediate visual feedback on their movements and making it far easier to sustain effort and engagement throughout the session. Children who struggle to stay motivated with traditional exercises consistently respond well to this approach, and the ability to complete higher volumes of therapeutic movement within a single session has a direct impact on the rate of progress.
Robotic-assisted therapy allows precise, repetitive practice of specific movements with a level of support that can be tailored to the child's current capacity. This is particularly valuable for children with neurological conditions where motor learning requires intensive, consistent repetition over time.
As private paediatric physiotherapists, we are able to offer a level of access, flexibility and specialist focus that is not always available through NHS or local authority services. We understand that many families turn to private paediatric physiotherapy because NHS waiting times are long, the frequency of available sessions is insufficient for their child's needs, or specialist equipment and expertise are not available locally.
At CN Rehab, we work with self-funding families as well as those funded through personal injury claims, case management, NHS continuing healthcare and some insurance pathways. Our team is experienced in working within medico-legal frameworks and can provide detailed assessment reports and progress documentation as required.
We welcome referrals from paediatric consultants, GPs, case managers, solicitors and other healthcare professionals, as well as direct enquiries from families.
If you are looking for paediatric physiotherapy near you, it is important to find a service that combines genuine specialist expertise with the right environment and equipment for your child. Not all physiotherapy providers have the specific skills, experience and facilities needed to deliver high-quality physiotherapy for children with complex neurological or developmental needs.
At CN Rehab, our paediatric physiotherapy service is delivered by experienced specialists in a purpose-built rehabilitation centre equipped with advanced technology that most private providers simply do not have access to. We serve families from across the region and beyond, and our team is here to make the process of accessing specialist care as straightforward as possible.
If you would like to discuss whether our paediatric physiotherapy service is right for your child, we would love to hear from you. There is no obligation at the point of enquiry, and our team will take the time to understand your child's situation and answer your questions honestly.
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