Hippotherapy

Hippotherapy bristol neurophysio
Posted 28/06/18

A small group of us from Bristol Neurophysio met with the lovely Jo McMeehan this week. 

Jo is a specialist paediatric physiotherapist who has completed further training in Hippotherapy and now offers this service at the Avon Riding Centre. 

Hippotherapy involves using ponies and horses within rehabilitation and has been shown to improve a child's postural control, balance and ambulatory skills.

It can also have hugely positive benefits on their mental health and overall wellbeing.

We're looking forward to working with Jo more in the future with some of our clients.

Some kind words

Our daughter’s renal failure means that she is delayed with standing and walking at 2 and half years of age. We first started seeing Jules a few months back for an intense block of physiotherapy to build the strength and skills needed for her to eventually stand and walk.  It was really important that the physiotherapist specialised in paediatrics and could work alongside the NHS physiotherapists we also see. Jules immediately put us at ease with her friendly and professional approach and has built a good, trusting relationship with our daughter.  She uses play as a way to get our daughter to engage with the therapy.  Our daughter has really enjoyed all her physio sessions to date and we have seen a notable improvement in her movement.  She has begun to pull herself up and can climb up small steps as well as shuffle down stairs in a controlled manner!

Ms S, Bristol