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MSK in children & adolescents: from assessment to rehabilitation – why children are not little adults

27 Nov 2025
MSK Breakout Room
Ethics, Professionalism & Clinical Reasoning Modalities & Techniques

This session, led by Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Sarah, will dismantle the "little adult" misconception in paediatric and adolescent MSK care. Drawing on extensive experience, Sarah will highlight critical anatomical, physiological, and psychological differences in the developing musculoskeletal system. The presentation will guide delegates through adapted assessment techniques and evidence-informed, age-appropriate rehabilitation strategies, ensuring effective care that acknowledges young people's distinct developmental and functional needs. Sarah, an active APCP MSK member, is passionate about empowering clinicians and driving significant improvements in this vital field.
https://apcp.csp.org.uk/content/musculoskeletal-committee-msk

  • * Differentiate distinct anatomical and physiological considerations when assessing and treating paediatric and adolescent MSK conditions.
  • * Adapt assessment techniques and rehabilitation strategies to effectively manage common MSK conditions in children and adolescents.
  • * Ideas for age-appropriate, objective-informed rehabilitation plans for children and young people.
Speakers
Sarah Bamford, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in MSK Children and Adolescents - Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare Foundation Trust

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