Blogs by Kieran Murphy

Kieran joined the Leckey team in 2025. Before this, he qualified as a physiotherapist in 2016 at the University of Salford and later attained an MSc at the same university in Advanced Physiotherapy.

Working as a physiotherapist across Greater Manchester, Kieran completed core rotations before becoming a senior paediatric physiotherapist in 2019 until October 2024. He has a keen interest in supporting children requiring 24-hour postural care to be as active and included as possible. Alongside his NHS roles, he has worked extensively in the adaptive equipment industry since 2022.

He continues to work privately with a small caseload of patients alongside current role. His experience sees him provide a wide range of holistic therapy to children and adults with complex neurological and physical disabilities and musculoskeletal injuries.

Taking a stance on Abducted Standing: Updated recommendations for children with Cerebral Palsy

by Kieran Murphy
on 16 December 2025

Hip displacement is a common concern for children with cerebral palsy, particularly those with limited mobility. While abducted standing has traditionally been used to support hip development, newer evidence supports more moderate, child-centred approaches. This article outlines updated recommendations that balance clinical evidence with comfort, feasibility, and individual needs.

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