Bradley was referred to the the Learning Disabilities physio team in October 2022 as a result of his declining mobility. Bradley was unable to walk without assistance due to his loss of strength, and this was having an impact on his confidence.
Sarah, Learning Disabilities physiotherapist assistant and Adebisi, Learning Disabilities physiotherapist in our Clinical Health Team worked with Bradley to improve the strength in his legs and his walking. Each week they used a walker at the Sutton Inclusion Centre to build strength and confidence. The team also provided Bradley with six aqua therapy sessions in the pool at the centre to work on resistance and balance.
Bradley is now able to walk without the walker and only requires minimal assistance from his carers. Bradley’s mother, Nicki has “seen an incredible difference in Bradley in such a short amount of time. He really enjoys his sessions with Sarah and Adebisi and they have been brilliant with him. They have worked in such an encouraging and patient way with him. They have also really helped me too by finding and suggesting different places and groups I can take him too.”
Sarah and Adebisi have built up a relationship with Bradley and been able to improve not only his walking but his confidence. Sarah tells us “It has been a real pleasure supporting Bradley with his mobility and seeing him grow in confidence over time. It’s very rewarding to see him develop his independent walking and feels great to have been a part of that improvement.”