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Physiotherapist raises cash for hospital

Friday 26th February 2010

A physiotherapist completed a challenge to trek the three Yorkshire peaks to raise money for charity.

Tracy Linford raised £180 to buy a Nintendo Wii and games to help with the rehabilitation of children at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, South Yorkshire's the Star reported.

Youngsters with Down's Syndrome, cerebral palsy and other conditions can now enjoy the console to help with their posture and movement.

Speaking to the newspaper, the physiotherapist - who walked 25 miles in ten hours - said: "It's visually interactive and we're seeing research coming through that suggests this can be useful therapy."

Furthermore, she specifically purchased the Wii Sports Resort and Wii Fit as the games involved contain certain movements which can aid the patient's rehabilitation, as well as making the necessary exercise fun for children.

Ms Linford walked across Whernside, Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs more than 3,000 staff and has approximately 550 beds.

Written by James Puckle