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Pigeon toes/ In-toeing toes in Children
It’s a common parental concern we hear as a physiotherapist working with children, are “my kids toes turned in” or “I notice that one foot turns in and the other doesn’t”. There can be many reasons for noticing this in your child and a lot of it can be resolved with...
Vertical Talus
The talus is a bone in your child’s foot. It is located between the heel bone (calcaneus) and your shin bones (tibia/fibula). This bone allows you and your child to transfer your weight across the ankle. When born, your bub’s foot may be positioned up and out, often...
Cholestasis of Pregnancy
There are many changes that occur to your body throughout pregnancy, some good and some that we should be aware of. If you start to experience intense itching without a rash on your hands and feet, it may be time for a trip to your health practitioner. Cholestasis is...
Exercise Prescription and Endometriosis
Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition that affects 1 in 7 women Australia wide. It involves endometrial tissue growing outside of the uterus. This can lead to severe pain and poor quality of life for those affected. Research tells us it can take up to 7-10 years...
Abdominal surgery following Diastasis Recti (DRAM)
During pregnancy your abdominal muscles shift to accommodate your growing baby. After delivery and during your postpartum period your abdominal muscles can remain widened and weakened. DRAM can be observed by a bulging or sagging abdominal midline and can predispose a...
7 Cardinal movements of baby during Labour
Even before you begin labour your infant has begun positioning themselves ready for delivery. During labour your little one is moving through what is called the 7 cardinal movements of labour. These are positions they move through to be able to exit the pelvis. By...
The Dangers of Constipation in Children
Is your child suffering from day or nighttime wetting? Have they been struggling with going to the bathroom regularly? Let's talk about constipation and how it can affect your child's bowel and bladder. Constipation in children is when they have fewer than two bowel...
Stress Incontinence in Females Participating in High Impact Exercise
Stress incontinence is defined as the involuntary loss of urine secondary to increased intraabdominal pressure that affects an individual's quality of life. Activities such as sneezing, coughing or laughing can be enough to lead to involuntary leaking. High impact...
Weight training in Pregnancy – the Athlete
Weight training, such as Olympic and power lifting for women has gained in popularity over the last 5 – 10 years. These individuals can lift significant weights and have trained for this over a long period of time. In this blog, we’re asking the question is it still...
Vision development in Paediatrics
Vision provides continuous and holistic information that is not available through any other sense. Your baby isn’t born with vision like you and me. Their eyes develop and mature as they grow both inside and outside the womb. Your child’s vision continues to develop...