Children's Physiotherapy Service

Children's (or paediatric) physiotherapists provide treatment and care to babies, children, and young people from birth to 19 years. They have specialist skills, expert knowledge and experience of childhood development and disabilities. 

Gateshead Children's Physiotherapy Service aims to educate, motivate and facilitate individuals to achieve their optimum movement and function and be able to participate in activities. They do this by creating individually tailored exercise programmes, self-management techniques, and/or the prescription of specialist equipment, such as supportive seating, standing or mobility aids. The service aims to ensure children reach their physical potential, achieve their goals and have an improved quality of life.

This service sees children and young people aged 1-19 years, who are registered with a Gateshead GP who commonly have concerns such as:  

• children with 'Developmental Delay'
• children with neuromuscular disorders such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy
• children under 5 years of age with muscular skeletal conditions including intoeing gait, 'knock knees', and tip toe walking

For more information, visit the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust website (opens new window).