What are Growing Pains? Aches and pains in children can be classified as growing pains if they fit into the following criteria: Intermittent pain- not there all the time Typically around the shin, back of the knee or calf Some painfree days and nights Onset of pain typically late afternoon/ evening Typically occurring in both legs…
DetailsHealth professionals do not like the word normal, especially when referring to the development of babies, toddlers and children, as they all grow at their own pace. There are wide and varying time frames for typical development and even this can be affected by each child’s experiences in early life. For example: 1) A child who…
DetailsThe bodies of children and adolescents are constantly changing during growth. This can include changes to the hormonal, anatomical and musculoskeletal systems. Growth affects multiple areas of the musculoskeletal system. These include: Muscles: During a growth spurt a child’s bones lengthen before their muscles. This can affect muscle flexibility and strength. Unfortunately, larger limbs require…
DetailsRooms Available For Rent! Little Humans Physio has rooms available for rent (1 or 2 days per week – ideally Monday and Wednesday). It would perfectly suit a Paediatric Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist (or similar) looking to branch out from their current practice without all the initial overheads associated with opening your own clinic.…
DetailsIntroduction A baby can begin taking their first steps anywhere between 10 months and 17 months of age. Toe walking can be common in the early stages of walking as children adapt to being on two feet and start to reach for the objects around them. As a child masters being on their feet (approximately 6…
DetailsWhen Should Your Baby Crawl? Crawling typically occurs around 9 months of age and is the first sign that your baby is trying to move independently. Babies initially transfer from sitting to creeping on their tummies and then from sitting into a four point kneeling position. Babies need to have good head, neck, shoulder and…
DetailsWhat Parents Need To Know About The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) What Is The NDIS? The NDIS is a fantastic new Government service developed to help families and sufferers of a disability. It is a new organisation and many families are not aware of the significant help that it can potentially provide them.…
DetailsIntroduction During growth and development children experience change hormonally, cognitively, biologically and physically. This change is rapid and requires the body to adapt and reorganise its response to stimuli. Musculoskeletally, this can result in children experiencing unique conditions during their transition into adulthood. Below is a brief summary of conditions affecting the adolescent foot. Sever’s…
DetailsIntroduction Paediatric physiotherapy is concerned with the development and health of infants, children and adolescents. It focuses on the reduction of pain and achievement of gross motor milestones in order to aid function and development throughout growth. Paediatric physiotherapy may be potentially required for the following children: Those diagnosed with neurological disorders such as Cerebral palsy,…
DetailsDevelopmental Coordination Disorder Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a disorder that affects a child’s ability to learn and perform age appropriate gross and fine motor skills. DCD occurs in approximately 5-6% of children but is more common in males than females. A child with DCD will appear clumsy or awkward when performing simple motor tasks such…
Details