We all hear a lot about experts growing concerns about excessive screen time. In today's digital age, children are spending more time than ever in front of screens. Whilst technology offers numerous benefits, excessive screen time can have a negative impact on children's mental and...
It’s almost the end of January which means back to school! Whilst this can be a relief for most parents it is always stressful trying to ensure you child has the right backpack and shoes to help prevent any injury or pain. School bags often are...
A lot of people often wonder what Paediatric Physiotherapy is and what it involves. First and foremost, Paediatric physiotherapy is physiotherapy for all children aged between 0 to 18 years. Additionally, here at Hoppers Physio/Western Paediatric Physiotherapy our Paediatric Physiotherapists will also see children through...
Watching you baby learn to sit, crawl, pull to stand and walk is an very exciting and unique experience for parents. However, if you baby is a bit late to achieve these milestones it can also be a very stressful and scary period. The good...
Is your toddler walking, running and playing around on his tippy toes? It is very common for new walkers and toddlers to walk and run around with tippy toes once in a while. So, the question is when and why do we need to seek help...
Toilet training is one of those big milestones in your child's life that can bring equal parts excitement and anxiety. As a pelvic floor physio, I'm here to help you navigate this journey with a touch of humor and a lot of practical advice. Let's...
Sever’s disease is a condition that causes heel pain in young adolescents (approximately 9-15 years olds). Its onset is usually during or shortly after a growth spurt. Sever’s disease often occurs in active teenagers, particularly those who participate in a sport that it is a high impact...
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral Palsy is a group of neurological disorders ranging from mild to severe that occurs early in life and results in lifelong movement disorders. Cerebral Palsy is a stable neurological impairment, meaning that it will not progress further. However, you may see...
Hypermobility syndromes are a condition where a person’s joints are more flexible and have increased range of motion. It is a disorder of connective tissue caused by changes to the collagen makeup in ligaments. In some children this condition causes no issues, but for some...
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) impacts approximately 5% of our population. This means about 1 child in every class is affected. DCD describes children who are significantly clumsy, fall a lot and struggle with basic motor skills. It does not include children whose condition can be...