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Places for 0 to 2 year olds after On the treadmill to recovery
nursery expands

At the MS Centre, from left, physio assistant Carolyn Hill,
physio lead Carol Lawrence and Kristian Barker-White
An anti-gravity treadmill is White, a former competitor in
revolutionising treatment for the British Masters Judo squad,
patients at Swindon Therapy Centre. commented: “I suffer from osteo-
The new equipment, costing more arthritis in my knees and I need to
than £30,000, was developed with build muscle strength before I have
NASA technology and is the first of an operation.
its kind in Wiltshire. “I get a lot of pain but this
Physio lead Carol Lawrence treadmill lets me exercise without
It would be fair to say the baby unit my own was always my dream and explained how it works. “It’s helpful putting pressure on the joints. It’s
at Imagination Nursery in Moredon, I’ve had such wonderful backing because the machine supports the brilliant.”
which opened in September, is from my parents to start the body weight which means that The equipment was funded by a
booming. business and Swindon Council have patients can exercise without donation from Christian Landolt, the
The nursery has grown into a been very helpful. impacting their joints.” owner of Whatley Manor Hotel.
successful business after proprietor “We can now take children from The AlterG treadmill also has a The MS Therapy Centre, at
Becky Shore launched the enterprise three months to two years and camera allowing both the patient Westmead Drive, Westlea has
in September 2015. we’ve had some very appreciative and staff to examine foot placement supported people with MS and
Becky said: “Starting a baby unit comments from parents. They really and gait. Carol added: “This is useful other neurological conditions for
wasn’t part of my business plan, like the homely atmosphere we set for us to help retrain how people more than 30 years. For details of
but when Swindon Council decided out to create. We plan everything walk - allowing us to improve oxygen therapy and physio-therapy
to close its children’s centres to around the children’s needs and walking habits.” services on offer, call 01793 481700.
create a family support hub, the involve the whole family in creating Father of four, Kristian Barker- www.msswindon.org.uk
opportunity was there to take over a nurturing environment.
the part of the building which was To find out more, contact Becky Advertorial
occupied by Moredon Children’s on 07501 919 057 or becky@ Oven cleaning from the original specialists
Centre.” imagination-childcare.co.uk
She added: “Opening a nursery of www.imaginationchildcareuk.co.uk
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