Leading providers of children's physiotherapy in Stockport

Children’s Physiotherapy Specialists
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A leading provider of paediatric physiotherapy in Stockport.

Our specialist children’s physiotherapy and podiatry team offer expert advice and support for developmental musculoskeletal movement problems, and foot and lower limb conditions in children and young people.

Children have a unique skeletal system, they are not mini versions of adults and their bodies are not fully mature often until they reach their early twenties.

Each child needs to be assessed as an individual and their age and development needs to be included in their assessment and treatment to ensure they grow and thrive to reach their full potential.

A medical referral is not required and we can book you and your child in for an initial consultation quickly easily.

Specialist Children's Podiatry

Our specialist children’s or paediatric podiatry and orthotics offers specialist expertise in children’s musculoskeletal development and congenital, developmental, and acquired conditions or injuries that can affect the feet and lower limbs of children and young people.

Children’s unique musculoskeletal systems, which are constantly developing and changing, means that we offer every child a highly individualised and dynamic assessment and treatment to ensure they reach their full potential and to prevent future structural damage.

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Children's podiatry

Children’s physiotherapy treatment

Marple Physio offers specialist expertise in treating knee pain, sports injuries, hip and back pain, shoulder pain, flat feet, and hypermobility in children.

Wherever possible, we work with you to prevent the need for your child to undergo long term intervention, by helping to identify and resolve underlying causes for the current problems.

Additionally, we aim to empower parents with the necessary support and skills to help their child manage their condition and avoid further problems or injuries in the future.

If you would like to know more about how our specialist children’s physiotherapy could help your child, please get in touch and one of our team will be happy to discuss your child’s needs and offer further advice, without obligation.

Your child's consultation

During your initial appointment, you and your child will be able to discuss any concerns and any goals you would like to achieve with one of our specialist physiotherapists.

They will provide a full assessment and any diagnosis before discussing intervention options, which can usually start straightaway.

Initial consultations usually take 40 minutes and your child will be asked to wear their normal clothing and footwear.

In order to offer the most effective physiotherapy treatment, we will always work closely with your child’s GP and will refer them for further medical consultation, if required.

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Children's podiatry
Cath Dougherty Physiotherapist

Cath Normansell Chartered Physiotherapist
DIPGRAD PHYS, HCPC, MCSP

Cath graduated from Salford School of Physiotherapy in 1987, and has worked within an NHS setting since then, specialising in musculoskeletal conditions. She joined the team at Stepping Hill hospital in 1992 and, in 2002, became an orthopaedic extended scope practitioner specialising in the foot and ankle. In 2005 she also took on paediatric orthopaedics, assessing children for development issues. She is an expert in children’s musculoskeletal development. She is also a trained acupuncturist. Cath has worked at Marple Physio since 2012.

Cath has over 25 years experience in an outpatient setting and has a specialist interest in paediatric orthopaedics (muscle and joint problems). She works alongside paediatric consultants at the Royal Manchester Children’s hospital and is an expert in treating knee pain, sports injuries, hip and back pain, shoulder pain, flat feet and hypermobility in children.

Cath Normansell Chartered Physiotherapist
DIPGRAD PHYS, HCPC, MCSP

Cath Dougherty Physiotherapist

Cath graduated from Salford School of Physiotherapy in 1987, and has worked within an NHS setting since then, specialising in musculoskeletal conditions. She joined the team at Stepping Hill hospital in 1992 and, in 2002, became an orthopaedic extended scope practitioner specialising in the foot and ankle. In 2005 she also took on paediatric orthopaedics, assessing children for development issues. She is an expert in children’s musculoskeletal development. She is also a trained acupuncturist. Cath has worked at Marple Physio since 2012.

Cath has over 25 years experience in an outpatient setting and has a specialist interest in paediatric orthopaedics (muscle and joint problems). She works alongside paediatric consultants at the Royal Manchester Children’s hospital and is an expert in treating knee pain, sports injuries, hip and back pain, shoulder pain, flat feet and hypermobility in children.

If you are unsure whether our specialist children’s physiotherapy services could help your child, please call us on 0161 426 0100 or email enquiries@marplephysio.com and Cath will be happy to discuss your child’s needs and offer her advice, without obligation.

To book your consultation please complete our online booking form*.

If you would like to know more about how we can help you, please contact us and one of our friendly team will be happy to discuss your needs, without obligation.

* Please note: If your treatment costs are to be paid directly by your health insurance company, we kindly ask that you contact us by phone or email to arrange your appointment.

0161 426 0100

enquiries@marplephysio.com

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Here's what our clients say.

G B ★★★★★ I went to Marple Physio during pregnancy as I was having problems with pelvic girdle pain and hypermobility. Before I started, I was struggling to walk up stairs without being in a lot of pain, had disturbed sleep from it and was dreading things getting worse in my final few months of pregnancy.Over my sessions Nicky gave me exercises that were manageable and safe, but still felt like they were making a big difference to my pain and also building up my strength. Pretty quickly I found my pain easing up and by my final session at 36 weeks, I felt in so much better shape than when I first started!I’d recommend Nicky to anyone needing support, but especially when pregnant. She was very approachable and really listened to what I needed and what I felt I could do as my pregnancy progressed.Amy W. ★★★★★ Brilliant service. Helped me so much with my low back pain. Saw a couple of other people at other clinics before working with Liz and she was hands down the best!Rose-Marie W. ★★★★★ I saw Nicky for pain in my c section scar which was affecting me on a daily basis. She was great at coming up with different treatments (exercises, physical manipulation and a cream) which have improved the pain I was experiencing.Helen Q. ★★★★★ Liz and colleagues have been treating my son for many years and are fantastic with him. Although his condition will never change keeping him free from discomfort and moving the muscles he can’t use are invaluable to his quality of life. We can’t thank and praise them enough not only for their knowledge but for their care, commitment and respect shown to us allSte W. ★★★★★ I went to Marple Physiotherapy with what I assumed was a sore neck, but it turned out to be my shoulder. After many sleepless nights in agony I went to see Liz, who after two visits got me back to normal. Everything from what she did in the practice to the exercises see gave me to do at home is geared up to promote a speedy recovery and her knowledge is incredible.Can’t recommend them enough.Andreea D. ★★★★★ Excellent input from Liz during my recovery after rather complex knee ligament injury. She provided step-by-step guidance with regards to specific exercises for every stage of the recovery alongside therapeutical ultrasound and massage. Highly recommendedEmily R. ★★★★★ From the get go, I have been really impressed with my treatment at Marple Physio and would recommend it to anyone with back troubles. The initial consultation was so thorough, I left feeling positive that I could improve my chronic pain. I really appreciated that Liz was able to explain the reasoning behind my long term back troubles (over compensation and shortened muscles etc.) She has given me a proactive treatment plan that I never got previously from other establishments and I have seen an improvement in my condition after only a few sessions.Simon T. ★★★★★ A massive thank you to Liz for getting me to the start line of the Manchester Marathon! Picking up an injury half way through training I feared the worst for the big day, but a swift treatment cycle had me back up and running in a couple of weeks. I had plantar fasciitis which I have heard keep people out for months on end so such a huge thank you for the wonderful care provided to help me back to my feet.Adam F. ★★★★★ I self-referred to Liz after an episode of chopping firewood resulted in a bad case of tennis elbow with constant pain and a complete absence of strength in my right arm. The combination of physical therapy over a course of weeks, combined with effective exercises for home, has all but cured it, in a surprisingly short time. In the process of treating my arm, Liz also diagnosed some of my long term back problems and set me on a course to strengthen the right muscles to counter those issues. Great experience and would wholly recommend.js_loader

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