Manchester Childrens Physiotherapy

27/03/2026

24/03/2026

⭐️ Meet Amber! 8 weeks ago she sustained a bad elbow fracture to her L arm.

⭐️ She required emergency surgery and was in a cast for over 4 weeks. There was also some nerve damage, meaning her thumb and index finger were numb and lacked movement.

⭐️ She’s making lovely progress and is regaining her mobility and strength around the L arm. I was blown away when she was able to balance like this! 🤩

⭐️ Well done Amber for being super brave, trusting me to help you get better and working really hard on all your exercises! A big well done to Mummy and Daddy too! 👏🏼
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16/03/2026

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. Sadly, 2 people are known to have died. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from NHS.
🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

13/03/2026

09/03/2026

⭐️ Meet Holly. She is 13 and developed Posterior Fossa Syndrome (PFS) after surgery to remove a brain tumour. PFS is the name given to a collection of symptoms which may occur following surgery to the back of the brain, The posterior fossa. This area includes the Cerebellum which controls movement, balance and speech.

⭐️ PFS can affect up to 30% of children undergoing surgery to the back of the brain. The severity of the condition varies considerably from one child to the next.

⭐️ Holly has reduced balance, coordination and mobility issues. She has visual problems and L sided weakness….HOWEVER….

⭐️ Holly is one of the most determined, positive and motivated patients I have worked with in 25 years of being a Paediatric Physiotherapist. She has a fantastic Can Do Attitude and has made great progress in her weekly sessions which are funded by the Danny Green Fund.

⭐️ She walks independently without any aids and has recently joined a new swimming club where she swims twice a week and takes part in competitions. Our sessions consist of a mix of exercises to work on her balance, stability and muscle strength and I love seeing her in school every week! ☺️
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02/03/2026

🧠 March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month and as we treat children with brain tumours, we are keen to help raise awareness and celebrate the achievements and courage of those affected.

🧠 Around 500 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year. While brain tumours are rare, it is important to be aware of the potential symptoms.

🧠 With over 120 different types of brain tumour and different parts of the brain affected, symptoms and outcomes vary.

🧠 Many of the brain tumour symptoms in children can be similar to symptoms of other illnesses. So, if you’re concerned and want to be sure that you get the right help, check out www.thebraintumourchatity.org and make an appointment to see your GP as soon as possible, you can also visit for more information.

🧠 There are lots of wonderful charities that provide specialist and essential support to families affected by brain tumours. We are particularly grateful to who have helped fund several of our MCP superstars over the years. Without their support our families would potentially have not been able to access regular physiotherapy sessions to help treat the symptoms of Posterior Fossa Syndrome, following surgery.
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27/02/2026

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20/02/2026

⭐️ Meet Sienna! She is 19 months old and has recently had a diagnosis of Angelman Syndrome. She has started having Physiotherapy sessions at MCP to help working on her gross motor skills.

⭐️ Sienna can sit independently to play, but she cannot move from lying to sitting, roll or crawl.

⭐️ She has had three sessions with us so far in which we are working on her trunk mobility, hip mobility and muscle strength.

⭐️ She is making good progress and has recently learnt to side sit independently!

⭐️ Side sitting is an important skill for babies master for a multitude of reasons;

⭐️Promotes trunk and core strength
⭐️Improves balance and stability
⭐️Develops trunk rotation, which is essential for rolling, crawling, and transitioning between positions.

For more information on Sienna’s journey, check out
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15/02/2026

I N T E R N A T I O N A L A N G E L M A N D A Y

⭐️ Angelman’s Syndrome is a rare neuro-genetic disorder.

⭐️ The disorder is named after Dr. Harry Angelman, a Paediatrician at Warrington General Hospital who first reported the syndrome in 1965, after spotting similar characteristics between 3 unrelated patients.

⭐️ People with Angelman syndrome have developmental problems that become noticeable by the age of 6 - 12 months.

⭐️ Other common signs and symptoms usually appear in early childhood like walking and balance disorders, gastrointestinal issues, seizures and little to no speech.

⭐️ Despite these symptoms, people with Angelman syndrome have an overall happy and excited demeanour and can make good progress with regular physiotherapy.

⭐️ We currently have several patients with Angleman Syndrome at MCP. All of them are unique and have potential 💕

Hope you’re having a lovely weekend

- Sophie x