Shin Splints
One 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!
Overloaded or incorrectly worn school bags can play a major role in a lot of neck, back and shoulder pain…
Ankle Sprains in Basketball
As physios, ankle sprains are one of the most common sporting basketball injuries we see! However, we find its prevalence…
Physiotherapy for Children
Paediatric physiotherapy offers specialised care for children aged from newborn to the young adult. They have an expert understanding of…
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Next 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 Sport
As 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!
“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 busy
Physical activity helps to promote healthy growth and development, build strong bones and muscles, helps improve sleep and helps improve…
Premier’s Active April
Premier’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 know
Often 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!
A child’s job is to play. They love being active and Summer holidays provide the perfect setting. The long, warm…
Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week Mens sana in corpore sano is a Latin phrase, usually translated as “a healthy mind in a…
Understanding Hip Dysplasia
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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Healthy Hips Week! April 23rd-29th is Healthy Hips Week for Hip Dysplasia. So what better…
Understanding Toe Walking
Understanding 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 Active
Obesity 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 Fit
With 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 School
We can hear parents across the state rejoicing this week as kids head back to school for the start of…