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Learning Disability Partnership - physiotherapists

Specialist learning disability physiotherapy

Specialist Learning Disability Physiotherapists support individuals with a learning disability when mainstream physiotherapy services are unable to meet their needs, even after all reasonable adjustments have been implemented. 

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Specialist LD physiotherapists can help you if you have conditions like:

Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome,

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risk of falling,

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getting old and less active,

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injuries to your bones or muscles.

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The specialist Learning Disability Physiotherapist can also help: 

keep you strong and healthy,

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manage pain,

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stay as independent as possible,

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seating and posture,

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exercise and movement,

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equipment and walking aids,

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help with breathing.

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If you think a specialist learning disability physiotherapist could help you, please contact your local team.

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