Shin SplintsMarch 2, 2020One of the most frustrating things is wanting to run or play sport and being limited by niggling pain that…
Don’t Let School Bags Weigh Your Children Down!January 27, 2020Overloaded or incorrectly worn school bags can play a major role in a lot of neck, back and shoulder pain…
Ankle Sprains in BasketballOctober 17, 2019As physios, ankle sprains are one of the most common sporting basketball injuries we see! However, we find its prevalence…
Physiotherapy for ChildrenOctober 18, 2018Paediatric physiotherapy offers specialised care for children aged from newborn to the young adult. They have an expert understanding of…
Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseJune 21, 2018Next up in our series of child and adolescent musculoskeletal conditions is Osgood-Schlatter disease, a common cause of knee pain…
Sever’s Disease and Winter SportJune 15, 2018As the Winter sport season is now well and truly underway, we are starting to see some of the more…
Run for the Kids – and Running For Me!April 27, 2018“First thing’s first. I DO NOT like running.” But after a little bit of optimism, a lot of hard work,…
How to get active when you are busyApril 13, 2018Physical activity helps to promote healthy growth and development, build strong bones and muscles, helps improve sleep and helps improve…
Premier’s Active AprilApril 5, 2018Premier’s Active April – Are you getting enough exercise? Excess weight, especially obesity, is a major risk factor for many…
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: What you ‘knee’d to knowMarch 8, 2018Often called movie-goers knee, pain behind your patella (kneecap) is one of a few tell-tale signs you might be suffering…
Kids back at School? Keep them active!February 9, 2018A child’s job is to play. They love being active and Summer holidays provide the perfect setting. The long, warm…
Men’s Health WeekJune 15, 2017Men’s Health Week Mens sana in corpore sano is a Latin phrase, usually translated as “a healthy mind in a…
Understanding Hip DysplasiaApril 26, 20170Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Healthy Hips Week! April 23rd-29th is Healthy Hips Week for Hip Dysplasia. So what better…
Understanding Toe WalkingApril 6, 20170Understanding Toe Walking Toe walking refers to a walking pattern in which a child walks on their toes or ball…
Obesity in Children and Keeping Children ActiveFebruary 23, 20170Obesity in children Levels of childhood obesity are increasing at alarming rates around the world. In recent years, the number…
Kids Shoes – Finding the Right Shoe and finding the Right FitFebruary 9, 2017With so much conflicting advice on appropriate shoes for children, it is no wonder that parents are often confused about what…
Choosing the Right Backpack for Back to SchoolFebruary 2, 2017We can hear parents across the state rejoicing this week as kids head back to school for the start of…