W-sitting is a common position for young children, where they sit on their bottoms with their legs splayed out to the sides, forming a "W" shape with their legs. Why Do Kids Sit This Way? Children often W-sit because it gives them a broad base of support,...
Is growing painful? No, or at least, there is no evidence to say it is. More likely, it is simply overuse of muscles during a child’s active day. ...
Walking is one of the major milestones we look for in our babies. Typically, walking is achieved between 10 and 18 months. Baby walking development can vary greatly from child to child, so it's really important not to compare your baby to others, as everyone...
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...
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...
What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is the curving and turning of the spines in children and adolescents. It’s most common form is ‘idiopathic scoliosis’ which means we are not sure why it occurs. It is also common in children with neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy. Congenital...
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...
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...