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Rolled ankle? Do I need to go to emergency? How many times has your child, or someone else’s come off the sporting field with a

The movements that mothers make every day, such as hoisting your baby from their cot and hunching over to breastfeed, can lead to irritation of

What is prematurity?  A ‘full term’ pregnancy is typically counted as 37 to 41 weeks gestation. A baby is classed as ‘premature’ if they are

With the pre-season nearing, overuse injuries in young athletes are about to increase.  Heel pain is one of the most common overuse complaints for young

Often when I say, ‘I’m a physio.. But i work with kids’, they reply with, ‘oh, what do they need to see a physio for?’ 

 Why Should Junior Athletes Perform Strength Training?  Researchers recommend that children should build good strength, motor control and fitness before they begin taking part in

Benefits of a physio-led gym based exercise program for children with a disability: Children with a disability are more likely to have a sedentary lifestyle

HELP! I am stuck at home with my kids for two weeks! How will I keep them busy?! Have no fear, we have 6 fun

Aquatic physiotherapy, or also known as hydrotherapy, is a form of physiotherapy intervention which uses the properties of warm water and buoyancy to help achieve

Importance of bike riding for kids Bike riding is a skill that everyone, regardless of age or ability, should be given the opportunity to try.

Why does junior cricket have bowling restrictions?  Have you ever wondered why there are bowling restrictions in junior cricket? For a number of years cricket

To begin our series of Blogs on Injuries in the young athlete we are going to take an overall look at some common injuries that

What is W Sitting? W sitting refers to when children sit on their bottom, with their knees bent and splayed out beside them, forming a

Did you know.. According to Healthy Hips Australia, 8-10 children are diagnosed with hip dysplasia EVERY DAY!  So.. what is it? DDH or Developmental Dysplasia

A big focus is now placed on injury prevention as the best way to reduce time lost in our young athletes. Many sports in Australia

Maybe you’ve noticed a flat spot on your baby’s head? Or, perhaps the child of a friend, has worn a corrective helmet and you want

Serial Casting? What is that?! The way we walk is so important! There is a fancy term for this, it’s called biomechanics.  If you think

Cerebral Palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood, with one baby born every 20 hours in Australia with the diagnosis.  What is Cerebral