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Motor Planning

Motor planning is a skill that helps us learn and remember how to move. It begins in the early years as babies and young children begin to move on from their primitive reflexes, and start to make decisions about how they move. Actions are attempted...

Common injuries experienced by children

At Western Paediatric Physiotherapy in Hoppers Crossing, we know with so much energy it’s no surprise children can be so active during play and their love for activities that get them up and going.

Wondering when your baby should be crawling?

It’s a typical question asked by most new parents...

Finding the perfect fit

At Western Paediatric Physio in Melbourne’s West, we are well aware that children wear out their shoes faster than adults, which means parents trying to find a durable pair is a priority. Another vital feature should be finding a supportive fit!

Helping your child with hand control

We often take our hands for granted, even though it’s our hands that allow us to perform most of our daily tasks. They allow us to use and manipulate objects, utensils and tools. It’s not just our hands, but our hand control that provides us with the ability to do these tasks, such as making use of each finger individually in order to perform certain functions.

Creativity – a learnable behaviour

Many of us believe creativity to be an innate ability born into a select few – however, research into the subject has indicated otherwise. Creativity is a learned and teachable behaviour, that can thrive best in socially-engaged, or group situations.

First Aid for the summer holidays

We’re well into the summer season now, and with that summer sunshine beckoning us outside, it’s important to be aware of the hazards that come with the warmer weather, as well as being prepared for the potential first aid emergencies that we may be faced with.

Christmas gifts that benefit fine and gross motor development

Do you want to give your child something that will do more than just provide entertainment this Christmas? How about something that will support the development of your child’s fine and gross motor skills?

Are your child’s joints hypermobile?

We often hear and read about restrictions to mobility, but what about when areas of the body are more flexible than usual? Hypermobility Syndrome (HS) is the term given to conditions of different severities where the joints are overly mobile. This occurs as a result...