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Slipped Upper Femoral Epipthysis otherwise known as SUFE, is a condition which requires immediate medical attention. It is a condition involving the hip joint whereby the growth plate in the femur (the big leg bone) slips out of position. We are unsure as to why...

Crawling is a big milestone we look for in our babies. It is commonly achieved between 9-12 months of age. In recent times there has been some controversy about how important crawling is. Here at Western Paediatric Physiotherapy, we believe it is an extremely important...

We can all probably remember experiencing growing pains in our childhood. Growing pains are unfortunately a normal part of life. However, a lot of parents worry about if the pain their child is experiencing is growing pain or is it something else. Symptoms  Pain experienced in...

Physiotherapy plays an important role for children with Down Syndrome from infancy through to adolescence. It helps children to develop motor programs, core and leg strength, balance and coordination of movement. The goals of physiotherapy for children with Down Syndrome will change depending on you...

It is finally Summer! With Summer means spending time in the water whether it be the pool or beach to help cool down and have fun! It is also the perfect time to get your kids in swim classes and help them learn how to...

Here in Hoppers Crossing and the surrounding suburbs we are lucky to have so many great playgrounds around! Spending time at playgrounds is great for childhood development. Some paediatric physiotherapists often refer to playgrounds as gyms for children. You may have even seen adults using...

 Every child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will present differently. However, it is common that children with ASD will require physiotherapy. Whilst children with ASD will not initially appear behind in their motor development than their peers you may notice that your child's movement is...

If you notice your new born baby tends to always look in one direction, chances are they have torticollis.  What is Torticollis?  Otherwise none as congenital muscular torticollis, torticollis is tightness within the neck muscles on one side causing your infant to look in the opposite direction.  ...

A common question that all new parents ask is when should my child be meeting milestones? These include rolling, sitting, crawling, standing and walking. This is dependent on a few factors, if your child is born premature, they will take longer to meet milestones as compared...