The Injury Hub

Paediatric Physical Disabilities: Info, Symptoms & Treatment.

Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of Paediatric Physical Disabilities

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The Injury Hub: Paediatric Physical Disabilities

About Paediatric Physical Disabilities.

Approximately 6% of all children in Ireland live with a disability, 62% of which are boys. There are various conditions related to children that result in physical impairments. Cerebral palsy, Spina Bifida, developmental delay, and Torticollis are among some of the conditions where Physiotherapy plays a key role in their successful management.

Our Paediatric Physical Disability programme offers assessment, treatment, advice and education to parents and other carers on how best to help children with Physical Disabilities. Paediatric Physiotherapy promotes a child’s independence.

Young girl with a disability in a wheelchair

How We Can Help.

Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.

Learn about common paediatric disability symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.

Torticollis (Wry Neck)

– This is where a child’s neck is twisted so that their head is tilted one way and they strain to look in the opposite direction.

Spina Bifida

– Children with Spina Bifida usually have lower muscle strength because the nerves that supply the muscles in their body are damaged.

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is a motor condition that causes difficulty in controlling movement, posture and balance.

Developmental Delay

This is where a child does not reach their developmental milestones at expected times. Delay can occur in one or many areas such as: gross or fine motor movement, language, social, or thinking skills.

 

For Torticollis our Chartered Physiotherapists can show parents or careers correct positioning and teach them exercises and activities for children to perform daily that will help them to gain movement they are lacking and minimise the effects of the condition.

For Spina Bifida and Cerebral Palsy our highly skilled Physiotherapists can help to improve your child’s muscle function and strength as well as helping to develop normal movement patterns to improve mobility.

Cranio Sacral Therapy may also be used to relieve tightness in your child’s muscles. For all of the disabilities mentioned in the symptoms section, a home exercise program will normally be provided to ensure ongoing intervention by the parents at home and to optimise the child’s overall development.

Our Paediatric physiotherapists have training and experience which make them specialists in children’s conditions and their management. They deliver assessment, treatment, advice and education to parents and other carers, thereby enabling them better to understand the needs of the child and participate in therapy.

Our fully insured Physiotherapists will use a variety of evidence based therapies and treatments to tackle the problems your child faces.

Our client focused Paediatric Physiotherapists will endeavour to liaise with other agencies and colleagues from other disciplines aiming to provide coordinated services to the family, supporting you throughout your child’s treatment.

Our patient’s health journeys

CMM Coate
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Very good attention from Igor. He was professional and friendly and took the time to answer questions. I would certainly revisit Thank you.
Alice O
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The best deep tissue massage by Marcelo! Would definitely go again.
Linda C
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A very plesant and efficient physiotherapy service.
Kevin M
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Had a very positive experience. Had severe back pain and Dylan was able to see me at short notice. He was very thorough and clear in assessing and explaining my condition and structuring a recovery exercise program that worked very succesfully. I am now fully recovered and looking forward to being as active as I was before my injury.
Sonia F
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Really happy with the two appointments I had with Dylan Connelly to treat my calf strain. His approach was both professional and personable and he ensured that I was completely comfortable during all phases of the appointments. He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Amy B
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I met with Lisa on three occasions in relation to my hamstring and she was absolutely amazing! So easy to chat to and super informative. You need to book at least a week or two in advance to get a spot with her and it's no surprise. She's absolutely fantastic! He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Lisa O
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I went to Olga for 4 or 5 weeks before the marathon this year for hip pain. I was contemplating not running as my long run training had become so painful on the hip. Olga treated with dry needling and massage and over 2 sessions, I saw a big difference. I continued a weekly session to keep me loose and followed her exercise plan. I completed the marathon with no hip issues and felt like my recovery after was a lot faster than previous years.
Margaret C
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Myself and my mother attended Craig for 3 sessions - he is expert at what he does, so understanding, gentle and kind. Great personality and a really skilled physio. Would recommend him absolutly without reservation.He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Patrick M
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I had a painful trapped nerve in my neck which caused pain together with pins and needles running into my arm and hand. I attended Mohammed twice over a period of two weeks. It completely resolved after second appointment. Mohammed is an expert professional at what he does. I would highly recommend his services. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Lauren T
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I can only recommend Dr. Muhammed Sohail. I’ve been to many physio consultants and he’s been the very best so far: dry needling has improved my IT band issues so much over two sessions including my knee pain. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
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Monday – Friday: 8am to 8pm

Saturday: 9am to 5pm

Sunday: Closed

*Please note, opening times can vary between clinics

This service is available in any of our nationwide clinics.

We work with all major insurers – Vhi, Laya and Irish Life. We recommend you check your own policy for its terms and conditions to see what cover you have.

Our Patient Services team is available to help you Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

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