We are able to provide Physiotherapy for Children and Adults from our centrally located clinic at the Lido Medical Centre in St Helier. We can provide visits to your home/school/nursery.
At Step by Step children are celebrated for who they are. Neurodiversity can bring with it physical difficulties that we can address. We thrive on the challenge of helping children that are harder to reach or whose difficulties make it difficult for them to engage.
At Step by Step your child and their needs will come first and we promise to work in partnership with you to improve your childs life.
Wether you have general concern over your babies development or your doctor/health visitor has suggested assessment, coming to Step By Step will help you understand your baby/childs development.
Tina is trained in early neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention. Using Prechtl General Movement and standardised assessments a thorough evaluation is made.
Early intervention will help you to understand how your child is developing, set goals and develop activity/therapy plans to provide the best possible start.
Your baby is amazing and our aim is for you to be confident in how you can help your child achieve their potential
Our physiotherapists are specialised in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions for adults, children & young people.
A combination of techniques and strategies are used to help restore movement and function. Techniques include teaching you exercises, practising particular movements, manual therapy and finding alternative ways of accomplishing a task. The specific combination of techniques will depend on the condition being treated. Our aim is to put you in control of managing your condition.
Children are not small adults and there are specific conditions that affect the growing body that need treating differently, choosing a physiotherapist who is specifically trained in Paediatrics ensures the most appropriate and effective treatment. The therapy approach in young people is highly specialised and gaining compliance and their motivation with therapy needs careful consideration and experience.
After an injury or operation physiotherapists at Step By Step will support and guide you on your journey back to health and fitness.
Let us help you get yourself back on track.
Reflexology for babies, children and adults is available.
Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to specific points in the feet to help the body achieve balance and relaxation. Many ancient cultures had a form of 'foot therapy', passed down from generation to generation.
As well as providing direct therapy we will teach you to use reflex therapy as a form of self care or care for your child/young person.
We provide specialist 1:1 or group work for young people with chronic pain, eating disorders, weight management issues and school avoidance. Exercise is a key factor in our mental health and we provide exercise in the hydrotherapy pool and gym which is beneficial for body and mind. If you think your young person would benefit please give us a call to discuss individualised packages to meet their needs.
Massage is beneficial for children and young people;
it can help decrease muscle tension and increase range of motion.Improve quality of sleep, provide increased energy and concentration.
Increases dopamine (the feel good hormone) and decrease cortisol (the stress hormone) Regular massage can help to regulate anxiety and stress.
Dyspraxia (or Developmental Co-ordination Disorder) is a complex neurological condition, which affects muscle co-ordination and perception.
Perception includes vision, hearing and proprioception, or the awareness of where your limbs are in space. There may be developmental delays in some areas but heightened sensitivities or abilities in others. Dyspraxia exists as a condition on its own but is often found together with hyper mobile joints, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADHD or Asperger’s Syndrome.
On initial assessment a full medical and social history is taken and a variety of Standardised Tests are used including motor skills, handwriting, visual-motor co ordination and sensory processing.
Once a diagnostic report of Dyspraxia and recommendations for ‘reasonable adjustments’ have been made this will help a child or adult in school, college or the work place to achieve their full potential.
The secondary effects of undiagnosed Dyspraxia in children and adults may include: anxiety, depression, panic attacks, addiction, frequent job changes or long term unemployment.
Contact us with any queries or to arrange an assessment.
