Children's Physiotherapy
Children are treated by paediatric physiotherapists for a wide variety of conditions.
We see children as a result of:
- trauma and injuries
- surgery
- normal variations in development
- childhood disability
We work with newborn babies to teenagers at the end of their full-time education, whose physical and gross motor skills development impact on their lives.
In Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, we see children in different settings including:
- Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales
- Children’s Centre’s
- Special Schools
- nurseries
- schools
- at home.
The Children’s Physiotherapy Therapy Service in Cardiff and the Vale works with children, their families, schools and other health professionals. We are here to support families, and those within the child’s support network, when they need us.
Initial assessment
As a first step, we may conduct observation and a physical examination. This can include looking at the child’s strength and co-ordination, motor development, posture, balance, function and abilities.
Individual advice would then be tailored for you and your child to follow.
Find out more about how and where we work
Information about the Paediatric Physiotherapists who are part of the teams looking after children and young people in the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales can be found on the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board website.
Referrals and Self-referrals
A healthcare professional can refer you following an assessment, for example your GP, Health Visitor or an Occupational Therapist.
You can refer your child to this service by:
Completing the following Web Form (clicking on the highlighted words will take you to an external web page),
Calling us on 02921 836908,
Or Writing To:
Physiotherapy Administration CentreWoodland House
Maes-Y-Coed Rd
Cardiff CF14
Tel: 02921 836908
