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Hydrotherapy
Caren
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I am interested to know if anyone knows of any hydrotherapy classes available in West Kent. Unfortunately West Kent pct does not offer children's hydrotherapy through the NHS. I am not sure what the availability of hydrotherapy through the NHS is in other parts of the country. I have even tried to arrange private lessons for my daughter, and am struggling to find a pool (I have willing physiotherapists) with time slots for hire. I would be grateful for any advice.
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I can't help so far as the Kent areas go, but to answer your question about hydrotherapy in other parts of the country. We live in West Yorkshire, and wakefield NHS have weekly sessions for kids with CP, and other difficulties. The physio takes the sessions and it is enormous fun for the kids, it is also great for the parents to get together and chat and the water is lovely and warm! DGS has been going for a year and started around 7 months, he has always loved it and we think it has done so much good with his movements. I do hope you find somewhere local, would a local gym with a pool let you use the facility? They are usually quite warm compared to public pools. I think the warm water loosens up the muscles and allows much better use of joints, muscles etc. and much more pleasant for little ones. (and woosy grandmas)!
PS We are moving soon into a brand new pool in the brand new hospital - perhaps your physios and parents should lobby for one in the Kent area as I thought hydrotherapy was integral to all physio, adult and child. Contact your local paper!