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Nikki Owen is a specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist working in child development and neurology. Specialist in early years, pre and post SDR and CIMT

Evidence based children physiotherapy service supporting family's to achive their child's full potential through fun play based therapy.

14/01/2026

What improvement can I expect?

It’s one of the most common questions families ask us.

The honest answer is that we can never promise exact outcomes.
Every child’s progress is influenced by many factors, and no two journeys look the same.

What we can do is use experience, assessment, and evidence-based practice to build a realistic picture of what progress might look like for your child, and set meaningful, child-specific goals together.

We don’t sell false hope.
But we also don’t limit children by early assumptions or self-fulfilling prophecies.
As long as a child is progressing (even slowly) we continue to work towards improving confidence, function, and participation.

If you’re wondering what therapy could look like for your child, you’re always welcome to get in touch:
📩 DM us
📧 hello@helpinghemihands.co.uk
🌐 website contact form

We’re happy to talk things through

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07/01/2026

What is CIMT? 💜

CIMT (Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy) is an evidence-based approach designed to help children gain skills with their affected hand in order to use it more confidently and more often.

It has three core parts:
🧤 a constraint on the stronger hand
🎯 repetition of meaningful movements through play
🧠 Transfer Package – the psychological part of the programme

The Transfer Package is where real change happens.
As movements are repeated in motivating, playful ways, neuroplasticity is activated. Over time, the brain begins to trust the affected hand, believe in its ability, and choose to use it more in everyday life.

CIMT isn’t about forcing movement.
It’s about building confidence, changing habits, and helping children discover what their hand can do – at home, at school, and in play.

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21/11/2025

Our online programs empower parents to confidently complete a mCIMT program with their child, even when in-person visits are not feasible.

By leveraging our online resources, including expert therapists and educational content, you can optimize your child's upper limb rehabilitation.

Curious to learn more? Reach out to us with your questions.

05/09/2025

✨ Celebrating Jen ✨

We’ve been hearing such wonderful feedback about our new therapist, Jen, and we couldn’t be prouder to have her on the Helping Hemi Hands team.

We already knew but families have commented on her warmth, creativity and the way she makes therapy fun while still getting those all-important repetitions in.

We know there’s often a wait to start therapy with us, and that’s because we don’t rush when it comes to finding the right people. Every therapist on our team is carefully chosen and trained so that families can trust they’re in the very best hands.

Jen is a perfect example of why this process matters – the right therapist can make all the difference for your child’s journey. 💙

👉 If you’d like to find out how you can work with our therapists, you can contact us here: www.helpinghemihands.co.uk/booking

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15/08/2025

Not sure if your child needs therapy? Here are 5 signs to watch for 👀

1. Delayed milestones
Is your child not sitting, crawling, or walking when expected? Small delays can signal a need for support.

2. Difficulty using one side of the body
If your child favors one hand or foot early on, it may be a sign of hemiplegia or muscle weakness.

3. Trouble with play or movement
Struggling to grasp toys, reach, or move with ease during play may indicate underlying motor challenges.

4. Poor coordination or balance
Frequent falls or clumsy movements could mean your child needs help developing motor control.

5. You have a gut feeling
You know your child best. If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts - early help makes a difference.

Worried your child may need support?

We offer personalised assessments, home programs and online consultations designed just for your child.

🔗 Visit our website for a free parent guide and next steps.

06/08/2025

Why is supination so important?

Turning the palm up — is essential for tasks like feeding, dressing, and play. But for children with hemiplegia, it’s often a movement that’s weak, tight, or compensated for with awkward postures. That’s why we try to focus on it in therapy!

Swipe through to see what supination looks like, why it matters, and how we train it using fun, play-based activities

💻 Want to learn how to help your child at home?
Our Supination Module available on the Helping Hemi Hands website walks you through everything — from understanding the movement to games, strategies, and video demos you can use right away.

👉 Head to the link in our bio to access the module and support your child’s upper limb journey today!

01/08/2025

As parents, you want to give your child every chance to grow, move with confidence, and live as independently as possible 🌟

That’s why a specialised Intensive Upper Limb Therapy Program has been developed specifically for children with hemiplegia to support them in reaching their fullest potential.

What to Expect
✅ Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT): During CIMT, your child’s dominant arm is placed in a cast to encourage use of the hemiplegic arm. This approach provides the opportunity for repetitive practice of unimanual movements and actions, promoting neuroplastic changes and reducing secondary musculoskeletal impairments.
✅ Bimanual Therapy: Bimanual therapy helps children develop the skills needed for two handed tasks by encouraging specific actions and behaviors through repetitive, goal oriented play activities.

👉 Want to learn more? Drop us a message or check out our website.

18/07/2025

Wondering what happens in a Early Detection and Developmental Play Assessment?

During the assessment, we carefully observe your child’s movements, and how they interact with their environment.

We use specialist outcome measures the HINE and the HAI to detect signs of neurological impairment and asymmetric development and with that the possibility of cerebral palsy.

This helps us understand their development and create personalised support tailored just for them and for you as a family.

We can then provide a home or in clinic treatment program - including one of our custom made soft mitt’s if appropriate.

✨ Our early detection service offers comprehensive assessments to identify any potential neurological concerns and equip you with strategies to support your baby’s development. ✨

🔗Curious about what we look for and what comes next? Visit our website to learn more about the process and how we can help. Link in bio.

06/06/2025

The clock is ticking! ⏳

There are only a few days left to enter our amazing competition, which closes on 10th June 2025.

To enter, simply visit our original competition post, like it, follow our page and fill in the entry form. You can get bonus points, too.

02/06/2025

Our exciting competition is still open 🎉

If you haven’t joined yet, it’s super easy: just head over to our original competition post, give it a like, follow our page and fill in the form to enter.

3 Lucky Winners will receive:
🥇 £2000 off an intensive upper limb program
🥈 Free early intervention assessment
🥉 Free online consultation

We can’t wait to see your comments and pick our winner soon.

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Edgeley
Stockport
SK39

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+447971425148

Website

https://linktr.ee/helpinghemihands

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