KERRY RICHARDSON
Specialist Neuro-physiotherapist and Aquatic Therapist
Specialising in assessing and treating children and adults with neurological conditions and complex disabilities.
Qualified physiotherapist (Middlesex Hospital and University College London) with 23 years of clinical experience.
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
A proven history of working in a variety of settings throughout a career in the UK and New Zealand including hospitals, nurseries, schools, homes and hydrotherapy pools.
Experienced in working with people with the following conditions:
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ABI (Acquired Brain Injury)
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Cerebral Palsy
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CVA (Stroke)
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Degenerative disorders
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Developmental Coordination disorder (Dyspraxia)
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Guillain Barre syndrome
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Motor Neurone disease
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Muscular Dystrophies
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Parkinson’s Disease
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Spinal Cord Injury
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Testimonials
"We have found Kerry Richardson to be a well respected Physiotherapist both by her colleagues and other medical professionals. She is dedicated to her patients and provides a high level of care, without which my husband would not have the mobility he now has following his stroke. We have the utmost confidence in her and have no hesitation in recommending her"
Ann and Tudor Griffiths
"I have always found Kerry to be reliable, committed and professional. The client I am working with, who has an acquired brain injury, has benefited greatly from Kerry’s consistent input. She relates extremely well to clients and support staff and brings a great deal of experience to her job. I have no hesitation in recommending her"
Linda Stewart, Brain Injury Case Manager BA, CQSW
HeadFirst LLP
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Contact
Get Ahead Physiotherapy Ltd
Address: 4 Salisbury Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3BS
Tel: 07786 438 349
Email: kerry@getaheadphysio.co.uk
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Services
Clients can be seen at home, but with the flexibility to see them in a variety of settings to best achieve functional goals - for example, treatment sessions in gyms and swimming pools. Based in Cheltenham with a primary geographical area covering Gloucestershire.
The following services are available:
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Assessment, treatment and management of children and adults with neurological conditions
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Complex posture assessment and 24 hour posture management
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Assessment and recommendation of specialist equipment such as sleep systems, standing frames, walking aids and seating
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Assessment and treatment within a hydrotherapy pool (Leonard Cheshire Pool, Charlton Lane, Cheltenham and St Rose's School, Stroud). Treating clients with complex disabilities with various options of entry/exit into the warm pool
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Assessment to determine if botulinum toxin, splinting and FES (functional electrical stimulation) could be of benefit and support to assist referral to relevant professionals if appropriate.