Childhood bone development: How parents can help prevent growth plate injuries in your children

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Taking part in sport is a fantastic thing for children to do – it develops strength and co-ordination skills and helps them to make friends. It also teaches them about fitness and health and how to enjoy themselves in different … Continue reading →

Spotlight on Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy

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What is SDR? Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) is a neurosurgical procedure which aims to reduce spasticity within the lower limbs of children who have specific forms of cerebral palsy (CP).  It involves dividing the lower spinal nerves and cutting those … Continue reading →

‘Physio Spotlight’: Peak Physiotherapy’s Dance specialist on how to cope with the extreme physical demands of dancing

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We’re all envious of dancers’ bodies and there is no denying that most types of dancing are excellent for overall toning and training of muscles. However, dancers tend to experience frequent injuries due to over-training, inappropriate muscle control and form, … Continue reading →

‘Physio Spotlight’: Yorkshire Neuro Physiotherapy’s Karen Wood on how physio can help treat neurological conditions

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Neurological physiotherapy is a highly specialised field of physio, often dealing with debilitating and long-term conditions that dramatically change people’s lives including strokes, head/brain injuries, Parkinson’s Disease, Bell’s Palsy and Spina Bifida. Here at Yorkshire Neuro Physiotherapy (one of Peak Physiotherapy’s sister … Continue reading →

Did You Know You Can see One of Our Physiotherapists Without a GP Referral?

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Peak Physiotherapy Limited prides itself on having a team of carefully selected physiotherapists who specialise in a number of different clinical areas. This enables us to provide a high quality, private physiotherapy service to as many individuals as possible, with … Continue reading →

Infant Stimulation to Enhance Your Child’s Development

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Stimulating your baby in the right way can help to improve their curiosity, attention span, memory, and the development of their nervous system. By stimulating your infant’s senses, they are more likely to reach their developmental milestones faster, have improved … Continue reading →

Physiotherapy for children and babies – how to ensure your child’s early physical development is on track

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There is so much to think about as a first time parent. We all want our children to have the best possible start in life and healthy physical development is vital. You’ll find yourself comparing with your midwife, family, friends … Continue reading →