Welcome
Welcome to Burns Therapy
The role of Therapy in Burns
Therapy is a very important part of the burns journey as it
focuses on enabling the child to return to their pre-injury level
of function. The role of the burns therapist is to:
- Maintain correct joint/postural
positioning and protect the wound as it heals
- Promote early mobility and play
- Prevent deformity from contracture
- Increase exercise tolerance
- Educate regarding skin care and
desensitisation
- Liaise and educate community therapists in
preparation for discharge
- Assess for equipment needs
- Scar management
- Support the child to reintegrate to
school, hobbies and leisure activities
Please view this leaflet, which has
been designed to provide knowledge about burn injuries to help
children make the smooth transition from hospital back to school,
pre-school or nursery. It includes information about scarring,
pain, itch and other topics.
The Therapy Team
Rebecca Johns - Lead Occupational Therapist/Scar
Management
Amy Pilkington - Lead Physiotherapist
Emily Dickerson - Rehab/Play Therapy Assistant
Service hours
Monday to Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Contact details:
Tel: 0117 342 7910
