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Paediatric and Adolescent Physiotherapy
Paediatric and Adolescent Physiotherapy
South Coast Rx offers specialised Paediatric and Adolescent Physiotherapy for children aged 6-18. Our service has been designed to help young people manage pain, recover from injuries, and improve physical development through expert care
Specialist care matters when it comes to children and adolescents
At South Coast Rx, we understand that young athletes are not just small adults—they require expert, age-specific care to meet the physical demands of their sport and ongoing development. Our Performance Paediatric and Adolescent Physiotherapy Service is designed to help active children and teenagers recover from injury, manage sport-related pain, and build physical resilience to keep them training and competing safely.
Whether they’re experiencing overload from sport, recovering post-injury, or looking to reduce risk of future setbacks, our service supports long-term athletic development with a focus on function, movement quality, and recovery strategies.
Led by the best
Our physiotherapists are specially trained in working with children and adolescents, with a strong understanding of growth, biomechanics, and sporting demands. The pathway is led by Sarah Bamford, a nationally acclaimed Clinical Specialist in Paediatric and Adolescent Physiotherapy. Under her leadership, we deliver tailored interventions that are both sport-specific and developmentally appropriate.
We blend clinical expertise with evidence-based rehab and strength & conditioning principles, helping young athletes stay on track with their training while managing their health through periods of high physical load and growth.
Young children
** For any assessments required for children under the age of 10, please email us via the link below and our paediatric and adolescent clinical specialist Sarah Bamford will be back in contact as soon as possible.
What to Expect from an Appointment
- Comprehensive Performance Assessment: We begin with a thorough evaluation of mobility, strength, movement control, joint function, and sport-specific biomechanics to identify any limitations or injury risk factors.
- Expert Leadership: Led by Sarah Bamford, our pathway is supported by one of the UK’s most experienced paediatric and adolescent physiotherapists.
- Sport-Specific Rehab: Exercise programs that build capacity for performance while addressing current symptoms—tailored to the demands of each athlete’s sport and stage of development.
- Load and Growth Management: We help athletes train smarter during key periods like growth spurts or intense competition blocks, where injury risk may be higher.
- Education and Support: We involve parents and coaches to ensure continuity of care and a shared understanding of rehab plans, injury prevention, and safe return to sport.
Support your child’s recovery with SCRx
Starting your child’s care with South Coast Rx is more than just booking a physio appointment — it’s the first step in a personalised, expert-led journey tailored to their needs, goals, and growing body.
Whether they’re recovering from injury, managing pain, or missing out on the activities they love, we’re here to help them move with confidence and get back to being active, happy, and pain-free.
Take the stress and guesswork out of their recovery. Start their journey with South Coast Rx and feel the difference.
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