Physical Management

Physical Needs/Mobility 

The School Physiotherapy (SPT) Team at The Village School collaborates with all therapists to help students develop their physical skills so that they can be as independent as possible in their everyday activities and participate in the school curriculum. The School Physiotherapy staff also supports the classroom team in promoting the students’ physical skills within the classroom. 

The School Physiotherapy team covers all students (PMLD) with physical and mobility needs who are outside of the Borough of Brent. They receive physiotherapy sessions at school and facilitate necessary means, such as standing frames, walkers, etc. The team also has close contact with families and carers regarding their physiotherapy follow-up at home. 

We work closely with the NHS physiotherapy department for the students who reside within the Borough of Brent and deliver similar physical management programmes throughout the day where applicable.   

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Direct Interventions Offered 

The Physiotherapy Team offers various interventions, in a group or one-to-one, based on individual learner needs: 

NDT- Neuro Developmental Therapy:A non-invasive programme of movements, which aims to promote the development of the nervous system and the inhibition of primitive reflexes. By incorporating movements which are used naturally during the early years of life, the nervous system is gently encouraged to mature and become more open to learning. 

Gross motor skills: Whole-body movements. Tasks that involve large muscles in the torso, legs, and arms. 

Functional Mobility: The ability to move independently and safely in a variety of environments in order to accomplish functional activities or tasks and to participate in activities of daily living at home and in the community. 

Mobility:The ability to change and control body position in the surrounding environment e.g. climbing stairs and motor planning skills. 

Mobilisation Manual therapy technique. Walking/Standing: Autonomously or using supportive means/equipment. 

Wheelchair: Skills for using wheelchairs as well as facilitating wheelchair clinics with AJM services. 

Postural Management: Multi-disciplinary approach has the potential to assist in enhancing and maximising an individual's abilities. Using the right equipment and positioning techniques to help protect and restore body shape. 

Aquatic Programme: Therapeutic techniques performed in water, including liquid vibrations. 

Massage Therapy: Manipulating soft tissues with a range of motion in joints. 

Kinesio Taping: A therapeutic taping technique. 

 

The team: 

Lelia 

(School Physiotherapy Lead) 

 

Irena 

(School Therapy Assistant) 

 

Orla 

(School Therapy Assistant) 

Lisa 

(School Therapy Assistant) 

 

Parents are invited to telephone the school office if they wish to make an appointment to discuss their child’s therapy.