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Centre for Elastic Therapeutic Taping in Paediatrics

Promoting the use of ETT in Paediatrics through teaching, research and outreach.

About Us

Next Course – Portland Hospital, Great Ormond Street. 5th & 6th February 2026. Full details here.

Excellence

We have tutored courses, spoken at and attended conferences, and been on panels across the UK, Ireland, Europe and India.

Professionalism

Our 2 day course has been designed by the leading expert in the field – Esther De Ru, and taught by Samantha Payne.

Expertise

Our clinical Director is working towards a PhD to understand the role ETT can play in supporting children with CP.

Strategy
  • Supporting and undertaking research in ETT.
  • Teaching the course developed by Esther De Ru – the skin approach to ETT in Paediatrics.
  • Support and mentoring with advice.
Message from Esther

“Sam is our most senior instructor, teaching the course that I developed – the skin approach to elastic therapeutic taping in paediatrics”

Esther De Ru – developer of the course
Research

Samantha is working towards a PhD with Plymouth University to understand the role ETT can play in supporting children with CP. Find out more about her research here:

Elastic Therapeutic Taping Within Paediatrics - Elastic Therapeutic Tape (ETT) research being undertaken at the University of Plymouth
About Us

Promoting the use of ETT in Paediatrics through practical training, outreach, and research to physiotherapists and occupational therapists around the world.

Get In Touch

You can contact us through all the usual Social Media.

PhysioSam

Sam is a specialist paediatric physiotherapist in Somerset, UK.