Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy can make a real difference to how comfortable a child feels day to day. At Rainbows, we offer physiotherapy to babies, children and young people whose conditions cause symptoms like breathing difficulties, stiffness or pain, helping them feel more comfortable and move more freely.
Expert, individual care
Our registered physiotherapists work as part of the wider care team, helping to shape and deliver each child’s individual care plan. Physiotherapy can be provided as part of a short break at Rainbows, as an outpatient, or to help manage symptoms during end-of-life care.
Support might include chest clearance, manual handling reviews, positioning, equipment and treatment, all tailored to what each child needs. We also make sure the right resources are in place, and we work closely with the other healthcare professionals involved in a child’s care.
How physiotherapy helps
As part of a child’s palliative care, physiotherapy can:
- Ease breathing difficulties, such as shortness of breath
- Relieve discomfort from stiff joints, spasms and muscle pain
- Help restore or maintain movement and physical function
- Support pain control
- Help prevent further problems developing
Working closely with a child’s lead physiotherapist and the wider care team, we make sure this support fits seamlessly around the rest of their care.
Here when you need us
If you’d like to know more about physiotherapy at Rainbows, please get in touch with our team.