Specialised therapy for those with brain injuries

New centre aims to help kids, young adults with conditions such as cerebral palsy

Jake Knight, 12, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, undergoing a therapy session with physiotherapists Sinead O'Sullivan, 29, and Marcus Tow, 29, at Wings Therapy and Learning Centre. The intensive physical therapy centre was set up by Ms Judith Kn
Jake Knight, 12, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, undergoing a therapy session with physiotherapists Sinead O'Sullivan, 29, and Marcus Tow, 29, at Wings Therapy and Learning Centre. The intensive physical therapy centre was set up by Ms Judith Knight last month. ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG
Tan Shu Yan
Updated
May 22, 2018, 05:34 AM
Published
May 22, 2018, 05:00 AM
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 22, 2018, with the headline Specialised therapy for those with brain injuries. Subscribe

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