First Step Therapy Centre Provides
Life-Changing Treatment For Disabled Children & Adults
The First Step Therapy Method is an original neuro-rehabilitation approach, which is made up of a number of therapies, combined in a holistic and integrated manner. The approach recognises that the body is made up of different inter-connected systems and seeks to restore the functioning of these to their optimum level.
The First Step Therapy Method can improve the functioning of individuals with neurological disorders, such as Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delay, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Autism and other conditions which affect the person's physical, mental, social & emotional well being.
Our team of professional & dedicated therapists provide excellent care through pioneering methods of treatment and therapy based in our modern therapy centre in Newry, Co. Down in Northern Ireland.
The therapy combines the best principles of proven techniques and methods, based on the physiology of exercises and the healing functions of the human body.
Each patient's programme is customised with a unique selection of therapeutic modalities including:
- Suit Therapy
- Universal Exercise Unit
- Neuro Respiratory Therapy
- Intensive Paediatric Therapy
Additional therapies are added which further enhance the effects of the physical and occupational therapies. These can include Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBOT)/High Dosage Oxygen Therapy (HDOT), Nutritional Therapy, Weak Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF), Play and Multi-sensory Therapy, among others.
Our therapy approach is reinforced by our knowledge and training in Neuro-Developmental principles of therapy: Sensory Integration, Motor learning & Control, Fitness, Strength & Endurance Training with emphasis on optimising normal motor development.
The First Step Therapy approach and treatment is driven by the dedication to serve the patient's specific needs by working closely with care-givers and family members.
We provide intensive, specific and functional therapy that will successfully enhance normal growth and development of children, which will eliminate or minimise the effect of impaired reflexes and establish normal anatomical and functional patterns of movements which are of paramount importance in a child's early development.
Adults too benefit from the therapy, which can accelerate and enhance the healing process.
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