Pre & Post SDR Rehabilitation
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) can be a life-changing procedure for suitable children with spasticity, and specialist rehabilitation plays a vital role in achieving the best possible outcomes.
At Mini Wonders, we have extensive experience supporting children and young people both before and after SDR surgery, having worked with over a thousand families throughout their rehabilitation journey. We work closely with SDR teams across the UK and internationally, including experience collaborating with leading specialists such as Dr Aquilina.
Pre-operative therapy focuses on:
- Building strength and endurance
- Strength and endurance
- Setting realistic rehabilitation goals
- Educating families about recovery and rehabilitation
Post-operative rehabilitation is intensive and highly specialised, focusing on:
- Rebuilding strength
- Developing new movement patterns
- Improving posture and alignment
- Retraining balance and walking
- Maximising functional independence
We work collaboratively with local services, schools, surgeons, and wider therapy teams to ensure every child receives coordinated, consistent care throughout their SDR journey.
