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Jenny Wu 

Qualifications

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  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), Sydney University

  • MBA (Executive), University of NSW

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Experience

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  • Cerebral Palsy Alliance 

  • The Children’s Hospital At Westmead (ROCS – Rehabilitation and Orthopaedics Combined Service)

  • Paediatric Gait Analysis Service of NSW

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Jenny has over 20 years of experience working with children and adults living with Cerebral Palsy, stroke and other neurological conditions. You may have come across Jenny during her time at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, where she was instrumental in the development of the Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedic surgery service (ROCS), working alongside the Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as the Kids Rehab teams. As part of her position she also worked in the Paediatric Gait Analysis Service of NSW and was heavily involved in the Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy program. She has a special interest in orthopaedic surgery, casting and splinting to manage muscle tone and length.

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Jenny started Rehab Therapies in 2017 with the goal to create and deliver a sustainable, specialised service which delivers gold standard care with empathy. She is passionate about ensuring that Rehab Therapies can help even the most complex cases through collaboration with clients and families using evidence based practise and innovative technology. 

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Publications

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Orthopaedic Surgery in Dystonic Cerebral Palsy

Blumetti, Francesco C. MD, MSc, PhD, SBOT*; Wu, Jenny Chia Ning BSc*; Barzi, Federica BSc, PhD†; Axt, Matthias W. MD, FRACS*; Waugh, Mary-Clare MD, FAFRM, FRACP‡; Selber, Paulo MD, FRACS*,

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics: April 2019 - Volume 39 - Issue 4 - p 209-216

doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000000919

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Normative reference values for lower limb joint range, bone torsion, and alignment in children aged 4–16 years

Mudge, Anita J.a; Bau, Karen V.a; Purcell, Leanne N.a; Wu, Jenny C.a; Axt, Matthias W.a; Selber, Pauloa,d; Burns, Joshuaa,b,c

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B: January 2014 - Volume 23 - Issue 1 - p 15-25

doi: 10.1097/BPB.0b013e328364220a

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Orthopedic surgery and mobility goals for children with cerebral palsy GMFCS level IV: what are we setting out to achieve?

Francesco Camara Blumetti, Jenny Chia Ning Wu, Karen Vanessa Bau, Brian Martin, Sally Anne Hobson, Matthias Wolfgang Axt, Paulo Selber

Journal of Children's OrthopaedicsVol. 6, No. 6

Published Online:1 Dec 2012https://doi.org/10.1007/s11832-012-0454-7

 

Work Days: Mondays- Fridays

Areas Covered: Sydney Metropolitan