Gaynor Robey Physiotherapy

💙 We’re officially recognised as a Sensory-Friendly Location! 💙

I’m so pleased that Gaynor Robey Physiotherapy – Children’s Physiotherapy Gloucester has been recognised by SameAcres as a Sensory-Friendly Location.

Every child deserves to feel safe, comfortable, understood and welcomed, particularly when accessing healthcare. I work with many children with additional needs and understand that every child communicates, responds and engages in their own way.

Creating a calm, inclusive environment where children can be themselves is incredibly important to me, and I’m really proud to have this recognised. 🫶

A huge thank you to SameAcres for highlighting and supporting businesses that are working to make their spaces more accessible and inclusive for children and families.

💙 Move • Play • Thrive 💙

💚 Happy World Physiotherapy Day! 💚

Today we celebrate physiotherapists everywhere and the incredible difference they make every single day.

As a paediatric physiotherapist, I feel incredibly lucky to support children as they develop their strength, confidence, movement and independence. 🧸✨

Physiotherapy isn’t just about exercises — it’s about helping children participate, play, explore and achieve the things that matter to them. 💫

A huge thank you to all the wonderful physiotherapists who work tirelessly to help people move, feel and live better. 💚

Here’s to the profession we love! 🥰

⭐ I absolutely love receiving feedback like this! ⭐

One of the most rewarding parts of being a Paediatric Physiotherapist is knowing that the support I provide can make a genuinely positive difference — not only to the children and young people I work with, but to their families too. 💙

Every child who comes through my clinic is different, and I always want them to feel comfortable, listened to and understood. I also want parents to leave feeling reassured, informed and confident about how we can move forward together.

Reading such lovely comments from families means so much to me. Seeing a child improve their movement, confidence and independence — and knowing the positive impact that can have on everyday family life — is exactly why I love what I do. 👐

A huge thank you to every family who takes the time to leave a review and for trusting me to be part of your child’s journey. 💙

Gaynor Robey
Paediatric Physiotherapist
Gaynor Robey Physiotherapy

✨ A little seat that can make a BIG difference! ✨

As a Paediatric Physiotherapist, I’m always looking for products that support little ones while still giving them the freedom to move, play and explore — and the UpSeat is one I’m really happy to recommend. 💙

The UpSeat has been designed with posture and positioning in mind, helping to encourage a more upright sitting position while supporting your little one during play, mealtimes and everyday activities.

I particularly love that it’s so versatile:

👶 Suitable from around 4 months to 2 years
🪑 Encourages a more upright sitting position
💪 Supports posture, stability and independence
🧸 Perfect for floor play and everyday activities
🍽️ Includes a large tray for play and mealtimes
🪶 Lightweight and portable
⬆️ Converts from a floor seat into a booster seat
🧼 Easy-to-clean, wipeable surfaces

For little ones who need some additional support with sitting and postural control, having the right set-up can make such a difference to how they’re able to use their hands, interact, play and explore their environment.

And even better — I have a discount code for you! 🤍

✨ Use code GAYNOR15 for 15% OFF your UpSeat ✨

Small seat. Big difference.
Supporting little ones to move • play • thrive 💙👐

Gaynor Robey
Paediatric Physiotherapist
Gaynor Robey Physiotherapy

An amazing weekend spent at the APCP Conference in Manchester. Such amazing speakers. Was fantastic to be able to listen to all the research that’s going on in paediatric physiotherapy. Lovely to see some familiar faces as well. Thank you so much

Top 6 exercise for older children to help them Improve their core strength!

P I L A T E S 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

Physiotherapist led kids and teens Pilates classes throughout August.
Classes will run on a Thursday and Friday at the in Cheltenham.

Infants 10- 11am (4-7 years old)
Juniors - 11.30 - 12.30pm ( 8 - 11 years old)
Seniors - 2 - 3pm (12 -16 years old)

£7.50 per session.
Sessions to be booked in blocks of 5.

Please email [email protected] or text 07359294400 for more information and to book your child on.

E R B’S P A L S Y

Erb’s Palsy, a form of obstetric brachial plexus disorder.
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Erb's palsy typically affects one or two of every 1,000 babies. It is an injury that occurs when the nerves in a baby’s upper arm are damaged as a result of a lesion at Erb’s point - the area near the baby’s neck where the fifth and sixth cranial nerves merge to create the upper point of the brachial plexus. This is frequently caused by shoulder dystocia during a difficult birth. Infants with this condition usually can’t move the affected shoulder or upper arm, but they may be able to wiggle their fingers.
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A baby with Erb's Palsy may exhibit weakness in the affected arm, or possibly won't be able to move it. Symptoms can range from signs of weakness or soreness to total or partial paralysis of the arm. The most common signs to look out for include: • Limpness in the arm, held against the side of the body and bent at the elbow.
• Decreased ability to grip with the hand on the affected side.
• Partial or full paralysis.
• Loss of sensory and/or motor function in the upper arm.
• Arm numbness.
• Impaired circulatory, muscular, and nervous development.
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Mild cases of Erb’s palsy may clear up within three to six months with physical therapy. Around 70 to 80% of all cases usually clear up within a year with proper and consistent treatment. The younger the infant is when treatment begins, the better the results are. In some rare cases, infants may live with lifelong problems due to Erb’s palsy, and may suffer permanent functional loss in the affected arm.
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The most common treatment for Erb's palsy is physical therapy. The type of exercises we use for an infant are very mild and gentle and commonly include massage and stretching as well as a range of strength, stimulation and motion exercises.
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If you're concerned that your child is showing symptoms of Erb's palsy, or that the condition in your child is not improving, don't hesitate to get in touch with us or your GP👶

Kneeling is a brilliant way to encourage crawling skills. This skill usually emerges around the 7-8 month mark in your child but once your child is able to sit independently when placed (usually between 6-8 months) you can start working in this position. You can continue to encourage play in this position in all ages.
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⭐️ Kneeling allows for weight bearing through the knees which will help strengthen the hips and the stretch the hip flexor.
⭐️ It is perfect for strengthening all of those key muscles in the trunk of the body as it activates core muscles.
⭐️Helps to develop muscles in the shoulders and arms by encouraging weight shifting and crossing the midline through play.
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Kneeling to play is best done at the appropriate height for your child. It can then be made more or less challenging depending on the position and/or surface used.
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For the babies we recommend using a couch cushion, stack of pillows or overturned basket. (If using a hard surface be careful if your child has any balance issues).
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Make sure the surface you use is placed on the floor and lay your child face dow on top with their legs parallel, knees on the floor - with their hips directly over their knees. Support your child at the hips and ensure their elbows are placed directly under their shoulders with their hands in front.
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Place a toy, book or mirror on top of the surface to encourage you let child to lift their head and chest. Move items further out of reach to make this position harder.
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For the older children use a low table, bench or chair (again be careful of those hard surfaces and any balancing concerns). Or why not try kneeling at vertical surface such as a wall/mirror with play items stuck on. This is a great tool for also promoting independent play.