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Tess Ellis -  Physiotherapy (BSc Hons), MCSP, HPCP Registered.

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I am an independent physiotherapist with over 20 years experience. I have a special interest in 24 hour postural care and is very passionate about protecting body shape. During my time as a physiotherapist I have used a person centred approach and found this is best practice as I can see the positive impact it has on my clients during therapy.

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The way I work with you

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On a day to day basis, I work with people who spend all or most of their time in a lying or seated position. Because of this, it is important that postural care is properly assessed and managed properly.

 

To do this I will, 

• assess your lying postures and suggest placement of pillows or night time positioning equipment etc. to help align your body so that body shape changes can be prevented/corrected.

• I will discuss with you what you want to achieve and what is important to you.

• where appropriate I will offer measurement of body symmetry, using the Goldsmith Indices of Body Symmetry.

• once we have worked out a positioning plan that works for you, I will work with your carers and family to make sure they know how to use the positioning equipment safely and effectively.

• it is important that I review you on a regular basis to ensure your positioning equipment is working and is safe and effective.

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