Baby Brachial Plexus Injury rehabilitation in London – Baby Paediatric Physiotherapy treatment in London at our practices in East London Moorgate Monument EC3, Belgravia Westminster SW1 and Clapham SW4 near Battersea or at your home in London with our physiotherapist specialised in brachial plexus injuries
Our baby paediatric physiotherapist in London is specialised in Baby and Children Injuries such as Brachial Plexus Injury following a difficult birth.
Brachial Plexus Birth Injury, also known as brachial plexus injury, is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves that occurs in about one to three out of every 1,000 births. The nerves of the brachial plexus may be stretched, compressed, or torn in a difficult delivery which can result in a loss of muscle function, or even paralysis of the upper arm (Erb’s Palsy) or lower arm (Klumpke’s Palsy).
At Baby Physio London, our paediatric physiotherapist is specialised in Brachial Plexus Injury for babies and children of all ages. She has years of experience and extensive training in neuro paediatric physiotherapy. She will assess your baby with specific tests in order to determine the severity of the brachial plexus injury and to tailor a rehabilitation program for the child that will be ludic and fun while efficient. The goal will be to either recover fully, or to give the child the best use of their arm and shoulder, as well as to stimulate them.
The earliest our paediatric physiotherapist can assess your child and his/her brachial plexus injury, the better the outcome will be.
If you are an Axa or Bupa patient, you cannot book online. Please call our office with your authorisation number.
If you cannot find an appointment that suits you, call us or send us a message: we will do our best to find you a slot.
Paediatric Physiotherapy treatments and rehabilitation for Babies Brachial Plexus Injury in London at our practices in East London Moorgate Monument EC3, Belgravia Westminster SW1 and Clapham SW4 or at your home in London.
Our team of highly trained physiotherapists & osteopaths provide treatments at our practices in London:
- Light Centre Belgravia near Victoria Station: 9 Eccleston Street, SW1W 9LX
- Light Centre Monument near Moorgate, London Bridge & Bank: 36 St Mary at Hill, EC3R 8DU
- Make Me Feel Pharmacy Clapham between Clapham South & Clapham Common: 25 Abbeville Road, SW4 9LA
- Light Centre Clapham, right next to Clapham Common Station: 151-153 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7SS
We fully understand that your baby might feel safer and more comfortable in your home. This is why we also offer paediatric physiotherapy treatments for Brachial Plexus Injuries at your place in London.
Our physiotherapy and osteopathy treatments are covered by most health insurances and are Bupa registered & recognised (BUPA Global and BUPA UK), Axa registered & recognised (AXA International, AXA PPP), Cigna registered & recognised and WPA registered & recognised.
For Babies Brachial Plexus Injury Treatment and Rehabilitation appointments in London at home or at the clinic: 0207 125 0262 / 0782 455 3765
Baby Brachial Plexus Injuries and paediatric physiotherapy treatments
How is a Brachial Plexus Injury determined by our physiotherapist for babies in London?
Our physiotherapy rehabilitation for babies and infants with brachial plexus injuries always starts with an assessment of the motor function of their arm and shoulder. In order to determine if the child is suffering from a brachial plexus injury, our paediatric physiotherapist will go through a series of tests and examinations, using specific technics and grading systems that will establish the baby’s ability or inability to use certain of their muscles.
Brachial Plexus Injury Treatment with our Paediatric Physiotherapist in London
Depending on the severity and the type of the brachial plexus injury, some babies will be able to heal with help of physiotherapy and its specific treatments program (including motion activities, exercises, stretching…).
On the other hand, some babies might need to go through surgery in the first place in order to heal completely. In that case, and to obtain full recovery, physiotherapy will be very helpful post-surgery.
What is the goal of our Infant or Baby Brachial Plexus Injury physiotherapy rehabilitation in London ?
The goal of physiotherapy is to help infants develop their muscles in the affected area and eventually go on to have full use of the damaged arm, hand and/or wrist.
How often should be the sessions for Baby Brachial Plexus Injury rehabilitation ?
Ideally, the more often possible and mainly at the beginning of the rehabilitation when the baby is young. 2 sessions per week with the physiotherapist at the beginning, then 1 to 2 per week. It is possible to reduce the number of physiotherapy sessions if the family is willing to help with the stimulation and mobilization between each appointment.
More Information about baby or infant Brachial Plexus Injuries (Neurapraxia, Erb’s Palsy and Klumpke’s Palsy)
What is the brachial plexus?
The brachial plexus is a range of nerves located between the neck and shoulders, which controls the muscles function in the chest, shoulder, arms and hands and the sensibility in the upper limbs.
What is brachial plexus birth injury?
Brachial Plexus Birth Injury is an injury that can appear during childbirth – and more specifically during a difficult delivery, where the nerves of the brachial plexus are being stretched, compressed or torn.
Depending of the severity of the injury, the consequences can be a loss of muscle function or even paralysis of the upper arm. A Brachial Plexus Injury can affect all or only a part of the brachial plexus, such as the upper brachial plexus (muscles of the shoulder and elbow) or the lower brachial plexus (muscles of the forearms and hand).
What are the Symptoms of Brachial Plexus Injuries?
Appearing quite shortly after childbirth, the symptoms include:
- Weakness in one arm
- Loss of feeling in the arm
- Partial or total paralysis of the arm
- No moto reflex on the affected side
- No movements or limited ones on the affected side
- Claw-like hand appearance
- Abnormal muscle contractions, which may become permanent (even after treatment options)
The Causes of Baby Brachial Plexus Injuries
One of the most common causes of baby or infant brachial plexus injuries includes an excessive stretching and the use of force, either manual or with tools such as forceps or ventouse during a difficult delivery.
Other causes can include:
- Breech birth (when the baby is born bottom first instead of head first)
- Heavy and large baby (called fetal macrosomia)
- When the baby’s head is delivered but the shoulders remain stuck in the mother’s pelvic area (which makes the physician use force in order to pull the baby out before they start suffering from asphyxia or any other dangerous medical complication)
- Maternal diabetes
- Underdeveloped muscles in the neck
- Maternal obesity
The different types of Baby Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Neurapraxia: mild type of injury occurring on the peripheral nervous system in which there is temporary loss of muscle function and sensitivity
- Erb’s Palsy: paralysis of the arm due to an injury in the upper brachial plexus
- Klumpke’s Palsy: partial palsy of the lower brachial plexus
If you are an Axa or Bupa patient, you cannot book online. Please call our office with your authorisation number.
If you cannot find an appointment that suits you, call us or send us a message: we will do our best to find you a slot.