Vranch House is an Independent Day School in Exeter for children with significant physical difficulties, a centre for the treatment of outpatients and a provider of various therapies in other schools in Devon.

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Last updated: 17/05/2012

Physiotherapy

The role of the physiotherapist working with children at Vranch House

Practising sitting
Practising sitting

Mainstream School Support

Advice and input to staff / parents regarding:

  • Mobility
  • PE
  • Posture
  • Equipment
  • Exercise programmes

 

Vranch House
  • Individual assessment and treatment
  • Group work
  • Advice and input to parents / staff regarding: Mobility, Posture, Positioning and Equipment
  • Hydrotherapy / Halliwick swimming sessions

 

Halliwick Swimming
Halliwick Swimming
Orthotics
  • Monitoring
  • Referrals to orthotist
  • Attendance at clinics

 

Postural Equipment
  • Advice to parents / carers and school staff
  • Attendance at 24-hour postural management training sessions
  • Monitoring / adjustments
  • Ordering

 

Standing
Standing
Mobility

Assessing for / ordering / advising home and school re: mobility equipment

 

 

Wheelchairs
  • Monitoring positioning
  • Liason with OT as required
  • Attendance at wheelchair clinics

 

Driving on the track using a switch
Driving on the track using a switch
Home

Advice / intervention regarding:

  • Positioning
  • Posture
  • Equipment
  • Mobility
  • Exercise programmes

 

Liaison
  • Parents / carers
  • Vranch staff
  • Mainstream school staff
  • Healthcare workers
  • Social services
  • Equipment companies / Reps

 

Documentation
  • Note keeping
  • Reports
  • Letters
  • forms