Alex's Place - Paediatric Physiotherapy Service - Vojta,NDT Bobath,SI,CST

12/04/2026

✨ A new and exciting chapter begins ✨

I’m incredibly happy to share that I’ve officially been welcomed into the PIMT family and have started my instructor pathway.

This is just the beginning — there is a lot of hard work, dedication and commitment ahead of me. But I feel truly inspired to grow, learn and, one day, become a confident and knowledgeable teacher, just like those who have guided me on my journey.

My goal is not only to deepen my understanding, but also to be able to share meaningful knowledge and practical skills that truly make a difference — helping children with multiple challenges reach their full potential.

Feeling grateful, motivated and excited for what’s ahead 💫

07/04/2026

31/03/2026

Sensory Integration is not just about play – it’s about building the foundations for everyday functioning.

Through carefully structured activities, we support children in developing body awareness, balance, coordination, and motor planning. Tasks that may look simple – like reaching, maintaining position, or shifting weight – require complex processing of multisensory input and effective motor control.

For children with neurological conditions, these systems often don’t work together efficiently. This can impact posture, stability, use of hands, and overall independence.

In therapy, we create opportunities for the brain and body to “learn” how to work together more effectively – improving not only movement, but also confidence and participation in daily life.

For children with neurological conditions, these systems often don’t work together efficiently. This can affect posture, stability, hand use, and overall independence.

22/03/2026

21st of March
Today we celebrate differences, inclusion, and amazing people with Down syndrome.

21/03/2026

Movement is something many children experience naturally every day – running, cycling, and playing without limitations 🚴‍♂️

For some children, however, access to these experiences is not straightforward. This is why supportive equipment can make such a meaningful difference.

A gait trainer provides an opportunity for children to experience movement in an upright position – often something they would not otherwise have access to. It is not only therapy, but also an opportunity for independence, exploration, and most importantly… genuine joy 😊

You can clearly see it in their engagement and expressions – when a child can actively participate in movement, interact with their environment, and experience a new level of freedom.
The benefits are wide-ranging:
• support for muscle and joint function
• improved postural control
• stimulation of cardiovascular and respiratory systems
• sensory and cognitive development
• increased confidence and sense of independence

There are now more opportunities than ever for children with additional needs to access movement and truly enjoy it 💙

And that is what matters most to us.

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mums!
Your love, strength and dedication make an incredible difference every single day. Thank you for everything you do for your children.
🌷💛

14/03/2026

✨ Small steps, big progress ✨

Every therapy session is a chance to build strength, confidence and new skills. Sometimes the changes are subtle, but over time they can make a huge difference in a child’s independence and quality of life.
Today’s session was full of smiles, effort and determination — exactly what paediatric physiotherapy is all about 🫶

At Alex’s Place – Paediatric Physiotherapy, we focus on supporting each child’s individual potential through specialised therapy, play, fun and encouragement.

08/03/2026

Obstacle course time 💪✨

Balance, coordination, and body awareness all in one playful challenge.
Stepping on unstable surfaces, weight shifting, controlled single-leg stance and reaching tasks — every element supports postural control, motor planning, and confidence in movement.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel like therapy.
When movement becomes an adventure, progress follows naturally.

05/03/2026

👍Working on upper limb function in hemiplegia with the support of functional electrical stimulation (FES).

⚡Electrical stimulation helps activate specific muscle groups, improve selective movement, and enhance sensory feedback. Combined with task-oriented play, it supports more purposeful hand use, better reach, and improved motor control.

🎳Therapy that feels like play — but is built on neurorehabilitation principles.

01/03/2026

🧍✨Supported active standing is so much more than just “being upright.”

During assisted verticalisation, the child not only experiences enhanced body awareness and proprioceptive input, but can also gain meaningful exposure to movement in an upright position within space.

This creates an opportunity to integrate sensory input, postural control, balance reactions and weight-bearing in a functional context.

Providing movement experiences in vertical alignment helps build neuromuscular coordination, supports joint and bone health, and allows the child to explore the world from a new perspective — actively, not passively.
Every upright moment is an opportunity for learning.

23/02/2026

🤝 Strategic Partnership Announcement

We are pleased to share that Alex’s Place is now working in partnership with Just4Children.

Just4Children is a UK charity that provides structured fundraising support for families of children with disabilities and complex medical needs.

Through this collaboration, our families will have access to:
• guidance on setting up fundraising campaigns
• support with donor platforms and compliance
• assistance in raising funds for therapy, equipment, and specialist interventions
• an established charity framework to ensure transparency and credibility

We understand that accessing intensive therapy and specialist equipment can place significant financial pressure on families. This partnership aims to provide practical support and open additional opportunities where needed.

You can learn more about Just4Children here:
https://just4children.org/fundraising/fundraising-support/

We look forward to working together to support our families beyond the clinical setting.

Supporting children and families every step of the way 💛