Tel: 07847 034 360 Manual Handling Training We have a specialist practitioner in moving & handling. Our practitioner is available to visit either home or school to assist with training of carers/families of patients. Alternatively, she can also visit, again either at home or school, and provide a risk assessment report and advise on equipment or techniques which may aid manual handling. We have developed a number of specialisms here at Physio4Kids & Young Adults. Specialist Treatment Orthotics We also have access to our own orthotist who can provide a service within the home, school or college environment. They are a highly trained orthotist who may be able to identify solutions currently unavailable on the NHS in addition to the more well-known orthotics provided. Functional Electrical Stimulation We have introduced a new treatment this year. This is Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation therapy or NMES. This is the use of electrical stimulation of both nerves and muscles in order to create an involuntary muscle contraction to assist in strengthening muscles. This treatment can be used as part of our physiotherapy treatment for re-education of movement, reducing spasticity, maintenance/improvement of joint range of movement and endurance training. NMES can be used on both upper and lower limbs, following a screening process for any contra-indications. NMES can also be used for functional electrical stimulation by use of a switch as a client is either walking or reaching. If we feel that a client can benefit from functional electrical stimulation, then we have a number of options for treatment which we can discuss with clients and their families/carers. 6