Gait Analysis

Gait analysis is the careful assessment of how your child walks (or runs) and how their body moves during each step. We use gait analysis to look closely at posture, alignment, muscle tone, muscle use and movement patterns – helping us understand exactly how your child’s body is working, and where support might be needed.

This can be especially helpful for children who experience pain, fatigue, frequent trips or falls, or who walk differently due to neurological, developmental or musculoskeletal conditions. Using observation, video analysis and hands on assessment, we identify any inefficiencies or imbalances in their walking pattern and explore what’s behind them.

From there, we create a personalised plan to support your child – this might include exercises, stretches, orthotics, strengthening work or hands on therapies.

We will support your child to move more freely, safely and confidently – step by step.

Feedback From Our Happy Patients

Claire Lawty-Shortland

I am so grateful for Sam's assessment of my son. Her approach was so engaging and creative - my little boy loved her. She provided a clear plan of next steps and made the exercises child friendly and fun. Can not recommend highly enough. Thanks Sam!

Georgina Forbes

My son and I recently visited chesterfield children’s physiotherapy with an ongoing sports injury. The nest is a lovely and welcoming environment which is easy to get to with free parking. We had our sessions with Sam who quickly put my reluctant/nervous child as ease. Sam is friendly and knowledgable and I can’t thank her enough for her support. I would highly recommend.

Justine Clark

Sam was absolutely amazing with our baby boy and came up with so many creative exercises to help his stiff neck and prevent flattening to his head. As well as being a really knowledgeable physiotherapist she is just a lovely person and made us feel completely reassured and at ease. Would highly recommend.

Kristi Henderson

We found CCP through a recommendation from a friend who's son has similar needs to my daughter. We havnt had much luck in support from the NHS resulting in delayed outcomes. Sarah is unlike any physio I've met before, she engages with children through play and makes the entire session fun and exciting! She is so understanding and genuinely cares about the wellbeing of the children. My daughter really struggles with meeting new people and becomes inconsolable causing distress not only for her but for me also! Sarah went above and beyond to change appointments around to ensure they were more regular, to give my daughter the best chance of getting used to Sarah and get the most from every session! I have learnt so much from Sarah in the short time we've been seeing her and my daughter is now becoming stronger everyday thanks to her.

Cari Morton

I’ve been so pleased with our experience at Chesterfield Children’s Physiotherapy. Sam’s approach is warm and reassuring, and my baby responds so well to her. Her advice and knowledge about the condition has helped me feel supported and more in control. She’s readily offered additional and alternative approaches to support my baby. Booking and communication has been easy, and The Nest was easy to find and a welcoming space. I highly recommend Sam and Chesterfield Children’s Physiotherapy.

Gemma Taylor

We have used Chesterfield Children’s Physio for both physiotherapy and hydrotherapy since Elsie was around 6 months old. When we first started we had Sam, and now we have weekly sessions with Sarah. They are both so attentive to Elsie’s individual needs, know exactly what activities will hold her attention to get the most out of her sessions and know when to move on to something else. The initial review is so thorough to cover everything but they are also constantly assessing what Elsie needs to be working on at that time to benefit her the most. They are so hands on with their sessions, but at the same time making sure they are giving you easy exercises to follow at home to continue making progress. Elsie has come on tremendously since starting with them, you can really see the difference in her. And she has such a lovely relationship with them both, she looks forward to her sessions with Sarah so much and loves seeing her. I cannot thank them or recommend them enough ❤️

siobhan harpham

Chesterfield Children’s Physiotherapy have been fantastic for our daughter. Sarah our therapist, is very knowledgeable, kind and patient. We are so grateful to her! Our little girl is making good progress which we know is due to attending regular sessions. We genuinely look forward to our appointments and we always come away feeling really positive. Thank you so much!

kaighly skinder

I honestly will never be able to thank the girls enough for what they have done for my son. He has defied medical opinion all thanks to the care and compassion and the support we have received. Sarah is truly amazing and will always hold a special place in our heart. She hasn’t just done physical therapy with him, she has worked on so many other skills too. Medically he shouldn’t even be able to roll over, he’s now walking with a frame! She has helped me fight for the care my son should be getting from the nhs. She always goes above and beyond, every second of every interaction we have with her. We owe so much to Sarah and Sam and I truly hope they know how amazing they are. I truly hope Sarah knows how much of a remarkable she is and how much she has given back to my son. She has changed his life and ours too.

Marie Tarlton

I contacted CCP when my little girl was a 11m old. I had been failed by our system, the GP and health visitors were not taking my concerns seriously. My little girl was a bum shuffler which is absolutely fine, however she was unable to weight bear through her legs/feet. Our allocated therapist was Sarah. From our very first consultation, Sarah put both me and my little girl at ease. Reassured me that my concerns were valid and provided an instant diagnosis. I left the consultation with a therapy plan and exercises to undertake. Since August 2022 we have never looked back. My little girl has thrived, she is now 29m old and is meeting all her developmental milestones. Our diagnosis from Sarah; ligament laxity and muscle weakness enabled a referral too the NHS where we were given equipment to support her needs; frame and orthotics referral. We were only seen by the NHS physio 4 times and discharged once my little girl was able to walk independently. Despite the referral to the NHS, we continued to see Sarah on a regular basis. As a result of the fantastic therapy plans created by Sarah, the NHS were unable to provide any additional input / guidance. Sarah is a fantastic practitioner with a kind and caring disposition. Her ability to interact with children is amazing. She has the patience of a saint and nothing is ever too much trouble. She provides ongoing guidance, encouragement and reassurance not only in our sessions but also in-between. I have shared my little girls ongoing progress, achievements and milestones with her by forwarding her little videos, as if she was part of our family. I generally believe my little girls development would not be where it is today, had it not of been for Sarah. We are truly grateful for the input we have received and continue to receive. 5* service from the outset. Not all heroes wear capes..... Sarah is definitely ours.