Physiotherapist Role In Health And Social Care

2.Physiotherapist - The role of the Physiotherapist is to assess and manage children and young people with movement disorders, disability or illness. The aim of the physiotherapist is to help the child or young person reach their full potential through providing physical intervention, advice and support. Physiotherapists aim to improve the quality of life of children and young people by promoting independence and encouraging physical fitness and wellbeing.
Physiotherapists work in close partnership with the child and their family, education, social work, other healthcare professionals and the voluntary sector. Together they have a shared responsibility for meeting children's needs.
Physiotherapists work in hospitals, clinics, nursery, schools, at home and any other locations
- Discharge- The child will be discharged from therapy for one or more of the following reasons:
Physical potential achieved; Child not benefiting from therapy at this time; Child or young person or family do not want to continue with therapy.
3. Occupational Therapist- The role of the Occupational Therapist (OT) is to work with children who have difficulties with the practical and social skills necessary for their everyday life. An Occupational
Therapist will aim to enable the child to be as physically, psychologically and socially independent as possible.
Occupational Therapists work with parents or carers and others to assess if a child has difficulties with practical and social skills. Following assessment, the Occupational Therapist will identify appropriate strategies in order to enable the child to maximise his or her potential when carrying out activities of daily