Growing pains are vague leg aches and the pain is most commonly felt in the muscles in the front of the thigh, behind the knee, and the calf. Children with growing pains have good general health. The pains generally occur in the late afternoon or evening...
Osgood-Schlatter syndrome is a painful knee condition that affects adolescents. During a growth spurt, it is thought that the tendon attaching the quadriceps muscle to the knee joint becomes tighter, creating a strain on the growing bone (tibial tuberosity), particularly with physical activities that...
In the current climate, we are encouraged to keep social distances and your child may have to stay at home. Therapy can continue at home. Below are some games and activities which will help your child work on their balance, strength and hand-eye coordination while keeping them entertained: Balancing beam Indoor bowling Sock toss to...
Being a kid can sometimes be risky! Childhood is a time of exploring, testing your limits and trying new things. This adventurous time in our lives does come with some risk and occasionally these can result in injuries occurring. At Western Paediatric Physiotherapy in Hoppers Crossing,...
WHAT IS HIP DYSPLASIA? Hip dysplasia is a condition which can develop in babies and young children where the hip socket doesn't fully cover the ball portion of the upper thigh bone. This allows the hip joint to move away from the ‘normal’ position which can result...
Our paediatric physiotherapists in Hoppers Crossing see many children with sporting injuries for a variety of reasons. Those younger than 8 years old, maybe less coordinated and have slower reaction times than adults because they are still growing and developing. When children of varying sizes play...
Physiotherapy helps with the development, rehabilitation, and improvement of movement skills and performance. At Western Paediatric Physiotherapy, work with children in helping with a range of concerns including gross motor skills such as crawling, standing, and walking, as well as improvement in flexibility, strength and endurance,...
Fun things to do as the weather warms up Hands up if getting outdoors with your kids is easier for you when you don't need your jacket and beanie...
Trampolines are amazingly fun but how safe are they? Are there any benefits to children using trampolines? What sort of safety features should you look for if you are going to invest in one? Jumping is fantastic for children. It builds bone density, strengthens muscles, improves balance...