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...
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...
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...
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...
With Summer just beginning we are likely going to spend a lot more time with our children around water to help cool off! Swimming and spending time in water is brilliant for development of our children's strength, particularly core, balance (particularly standing against waves at...
Walking is one of the major milestones we look for in our babies. Typically walking is achieved between 10 to 18 months. It is really important to not compare your baby to other babies as everyone develops at their own pace. However, it is important...
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) are a set of inflammatory diseases that effects children under the age of 16. Its cause is unknown, making it idiopathic in nature. However, it is believed that most cases are related to the immune system attacking healthy cells thereby creating...