What do you need to know before surgery?

It’s important to consider the implications of the long-term physiotherapy needs for your child following surgery, and its impact on family life. This is because your child may need on-going intensive physiotherapy for one to two years following surgery for a more successful result. 

So, before your child even has surgery we:

• Do a  detailed assessment of your child, to measure their muscle strength and function and understand how they are using their legs at the moment
• We create a plan to with you to combine treatment blocks at The Bobath Centre (to strengthen the weak muscles and prepare your child for a good recovery after surgery), with a home programme, to help prepare your child for the surgery, physically and mentally