CHILDREN'S PHYSIOTHERAPY WITH
JO SINNAMON
Friendly and professional physiotherapy service to meet the specific needs of all babies and children - Ages 0-5
I am a highly specialised and skilled children’s physiotherapist based in Loughton, Essex and have worked with babies and children for over 20 years having gained experience in both hospital and community settings. I currently work for the NHS and in private practice.
I strongly advocate early intervention with a belief that there is no time like the present.
TESTIMONIALS
CHILDREN'S PHYSIOTHERAPY WITH JO SINNAMON SERVICES
How I Can Help
FULL DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT
At your child’s initial appointment, they will undergo a thorough developmental assessment. I will ask you for a detailed medical history and will also ask you about your child’s developmental milestones.
I will then examine your child through play and a variety of activities and assessment techniques looking at their movements, motor skills, balance, gait and muscle strength.
INDIVIDUALISED THERAPY
After assessing your child, I will highlight key areas that they will need to work on. These may be specific exercises or more functional activities. These functional activities are usually incorporated through your Childs day at home and with me during physiotherapy sessions. These activites and exercises will be progressed at the right stage for your child.
NURSERY AND SCHOOL VISITS
I offer nursery and school visits if it is appropriate.
Sometimes it is beneficial for me to go into your child’s nursery or school to ensure that they are aware of any physical difficulties your child may be experiencing and how best to manage and help your child achieve their maximum potential in school.
MAXIMISING YOUR BABY'S DEVELOPMENT
I offer proactive physiotherapy sessions to provide parents/carers with education and advice regarding baby/infant positioning and handling in order to promote the development of key gross motor skills. During these sessions I will also share ideas regarding play and advise on equipment that is likely to aid development. These sessions are usually most beneficial in your babies first six to nine months as once you know what to do you will be able to implement the ideas in the coming months. Group sessions can be arranged.
CONDITIONS TREATED
Private Children's Physiotherapy may be necessary if you are having difficulty obtaining an NHS referral, or if there appears to be a long waiting time for NHS Physiotherapy. Your child may also benefit from additional therapy to compliment therapy received from the NHS.
Please contact Jo Sinnamon for a FREE telephone consultation if:
Your child is delayed or slower than you had expected to walk, crawl, sit or roll.
Your baby was premature and having difficulties reaching milestones for their corrected age.
Your baby has a head turn preference, flat head or any neck tightness.
You have noticed that your child is struggling to keep up with other children their age.
You feel your child looks awkward and clumsy when walking or moving, and trips a lot.
You have concerns about your child's posture / foot position / leg position.
Your child has suffered an injury or fracture and is struggling to recover.
Your child has been diagnosed with a condition where Physiotherapy is beneficial such as Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, Hypermobility, Plagiocephaly, Torticollis or Erbs Palsy.
Please note that this is not a definitive list of conditions. If your child has a condition that is not listed here, or you have any other concerns, please contact Jo Sinnamon for a FREE telephone consultation to discuss things further.
ABOUT CHILDREN'S PHYSIOTHERAPY WITH
JO SINNAMON
Who I Am
I am a highly specialised and skilled children’s physiotherapist and have worked with babies and children for almost 20 years having gained experience in both hospital and community settings. I currently work for the Barts Health NHS Trust and in private practice.
I have expert knowledge in the area of childhood development and children's disability. I strongly advocate early intervention with a belief that there is no time like the present. I am keen to work with families and eager to empower parents to find strategies that enable Physiotherapy to be incorporated into everyday life and play.
I see children in a variety of settings including their schools, nurseries and at my own practice.
Each physiotherapy session is tailored to the individual child ensuring it is focused, fun, child-friendly and able to be carried out by the parents, nursery and school staff.
I have three young daughters and I am fully aware of the fun and challenges that family life can bring.
I am based in Loughton, Essex and cover the surrounding areas and London.
