This is a topic that comes up a lot, both in my physio clinic when parents come to see me if they have concerns about the fact their child isn’t moving or (the ideal method) when I bring it up in my follow up developmental class (after the baby massage […]
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a condition that causes severe pain which won’t go away. It usually affects just one arm or leg and often follows an earlier injury to the limb. However, the body’s reaction to the injury is much stronger than usual and may affect more of […]
*Please note I will be referring to The Safe to Sleep® throughout this blog, this is the updated term for “Back to Sleep”. The Safe to Sleep® programme provides further recommendations to prevent SIDS and safe sleeping practice* Paediatric physiotherapists strongly encourage babies to be placed on their tummy for […]
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is the most common rheumatic condition in children and June 9th marks the annual “Wear Purple for JIA” to help raise awareness of this condition which affects children under 16, with one or more inflamed joints which lasts more than 6 weeks. Per year there an incidence […]
