Forge Specialist Rehabilitation is a physiotherapy clinic based in Sheffield, providing physiotherapy services across South Yorkshire, North East Derbyshire, North Nottinghamshire and beyond.
We provide physiotherapy for adults and children of all ages, offering appointments in your own home, at your child’s school, or in a suitable setting of your choice. A high level of clinical expertise is always provided, delivered by our specialist physiotherapists and offering bespoke treatment programmes to meet the needs of our clients.
What do we offer? We treat many childhood conditions, including:
> Cerebral Palsy
> Developmental Coordination Disorder
> Developmental Delay
> Down Syndrome
> Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
> Talipes (CTEV)
> Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy
> Injuries such as sprains, strains, fractures
> Limb reconstruction surgery/external fixators
> Amputation
> Hypermobility
> Pain following surgery
If you are wondering if we are able to offer treatment for your child’s condition that may not be on the list above, please get in touch.
We also offer bespoke treatment for adults, for:
> Aches and pains
> Injuries following surgery, such as joint replacements or following fractures
> Limb reconstruction/external fixators
> General mobility issues
Other specialist services we provide include:
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We can provide bespoke moving and handling training to meet the needs of your service or client.
We provide training sessions within your own working environment, using the equipment used with your clients on a daily basis.
We can provide moving and handling reports and care plans, and can work with your team to problem solve and make recommendations to ensure the safety of your staff and clients.
We are able to provide reports to be used within the litigation process to support care recommendations or equipment requirements.
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We are able to provide training sessions for your clinical teams, highlighting how the law influences medical practice, the reasons for litigation in health care, the legal processes and how clinical actions can be defended.
These training courses can be provided to reflect the needs of your team and the type of services provided to support clinical staff to evaluate their own practice and documentation, identify areas for improvement and to provide some insight into why complaints and litigation can occur in a clinical setting.
For further information or to discuss your training needs please get in touch via our CONTACT page in the web header.
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Tracy has been working within the medical legal industry since 2014 and completed a Masters in Medical Law and Ethics in 2024.
Tracy is a highly respected Expert Witness within the field of physiotherapy. She specialises in the preparation of detailed liability, condition and prognosis and quantum reports on behalf of the claimant, defendants and through joint instruction.
Tracy has vast experience in providing opinion in high value catastrophic injury cases. Tracy is able to provide reports for paediatric cases, including birth injury and complex orthopaedic trauma, limb reconstruction and amputation. Tracy has a special interest in wrongful birth and wrongful life litigation and has a large amount of clinical experience providing physiotherapy treatment for children with congenital musculoskeletal conditions.
Tracy is a non-medical prescriber and has a clinical interest in the management of both acute and chronic pain. She is also able to provide reports concerning adults with complex orthopaedic trauma, limb reconstruction surgery and conditions resulting in chronic pain.
Tracy understands the need to undertake continuing professional development and ensures both her clinical knowledge and understanding of litigation is up to date enabling the provision of robust medico legal reports.
If you require further information regarding our expert witness services, including our terms and conditions and fees or if you wish to discuss a case to ensure our expert services can meet you’re your clients needs then please get in touch via our CONTACT page in the web header.
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Baby massage has been a long-standing parenting tradition in many cultures including Indian and African. It was introduced to the western world around 30 years ago and has gained popularity in the UK ever since.
The IAIM baby massage course draws from both Indian and Swedish massage traditions as well as incorporating principles from yoga and reflexology. Our course teaches parents a sequence of rhythmic strokes and soothing holds that have been developed and refined over many years.
The four main areas of benefit are:
> Interactions and bonding
> Relaxation
> Relief
> Stimulation
Massaging your baby provides a wonderful opportunity for expressing your love whilst meeting the high need for touch and affection that is so essential for the healthy development of all babies.
About the IAIM
The International Association of Infant Massage is the largest and longest standing worldwide organisation dedicated to infant massage, founded by Vimala McClure in the early 1980s and our well-respected baby massage programme is now being taught in over 50 countries.
IAIM Mission Statement
“The purpose of the International Association of Infant Massage is to promote nurturing touch and communication through training, education and research so that parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community.”
Our Approaching Classes
In classes, only you massage your baby whilst the instructor demonstrates on a doll. We ask permission from the babies before massaging and always follow their cues. This helps to develop communication between you and your baby as well as feelings such as trust and respect.
Our relaxed class includes time for informal parent discussion. Massage strokes are reviewed each week and handouts are given as a reminder. We welcome babies to be babies, so please do not be concerned about class times coinciding with the feed times or your crying baby.
About the course
Parents who come to our courses learn so much more than just a massage routine. The comprehensive IAIM baby massage course curriculum covers touch, movement, relaxation, interaction and communication.
Who are our classes for?
> All babies from birth to 1 year old
> All parents and primary caregivers
Benefits for your baby
> Helping baby to feel securely attached
> Reduced crying and emotional distress
> Increased levels of relaxation
> Development of body awareness
> Relief from wind, colic and constipation
Benefits for you
> Feeling closer to your baby
> An increased understanding of your baby
> Feeling the relaxing benefits of giving your baby nurturing touch
Benefits of attending a class
> Enjoying focus time with your baby
> The opportunity to socialise in a welcoming and supportive environment
> Have fun whilst learning a lifelong skill
You will learn:
> The IAIM massage routine
> A colic routine
> Gentle movements
> Touch relaxation
Where and when?
Courses will run in different venues across South Yorkshire. Each course will run for five consecutive weeks and each class will last up to one and a half hours - giving plenty of time for babies to be babies and allow the opportunity for parent discussions.
For more information, please contact Alex on 07824 317339.
Meet the team…
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Tracy is the clinical director and a highly specialised physiotherapist.
She has over 30 years experience in the treatment of both adults and children with complex conditions.
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Alex lives on the outskirts of Sheffield with her husband, daughter and golden retriever.
She qualified as a physiotherapist from Sheffield Hallam University in 2014 and began her career with rotations in the adult sector, before transitioning to paediatrics, her lifelong passion.
Since then, Alex has worked across acute, community and educational settings through Sheffield Childrens Hospital. She has supported children and young people with a wide range of conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Down’s Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, and Spina Bifida. In her extended scope role, Alex has developed specialist expertise in supporting children undergoing orthopaedic surgery, working closely with orthopaedic consultants, families and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver the highest standard of care.
Alex is deeply committed to helping children and young people achieve their goals. Her treatment approach is playful and personalised, and she takes time to understand each child’s interests and strengths - tailoring sessions to make therapy both effective and engaging.
She is a qualified infant massage instructor, accredited by the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM), and offers nurturing, evidence-based massage sessions that support bonding, development and wellbeing in babies and their families.
Alex is a member of the Association of Chartered Paediatric Physiotherapists (APCP) and serves as a regional representative for the APCP Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway (CPIP) specialist interest group.
She has also completed additional training in Gait Analysis, Paediatric Neuro Physiotherapy (UCL module), and the assessment and prescription of specialist equipment, further strengthening her ability to support children with complex movement needs.
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