Autism
Children
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In Australia, over 205,000 people are affected by autism. Children with ASD often face challenges with movement and motor skills, and physiotherapists play a crucial role in providing support.
Children
Did you know that the Queensland Government is supporting families to access up to $200 in FairPlay Vouchers to help cover the cost of sports and recreation activities for kids? 🎉 This is a great opportunity to support your child’s physical development and encourage an active lifestyle!
Children
Toddlers
While most children are naturally more flexible than adults, some are particularly bendy. When a child’s joints move beyond the typical range, this is called hypermobility. People with hypermobility are often casually described as “double-jointed.”
Infants
Flat head shape, or plagiocephaly, is commonly seen in infants who lie with their head predominately turned to one side. Flat spots can usually be improved significantly through the implementation of a 24-hour “counter-positioning” program.
Children
Toddlers
Growing pains is a commonly used term to describe leg pains in young children. There is no strict medical definition, and it is often considered a diagnosis of exclusion — meaning it’s used when leg pains don’t fit any other condition.
Children
Toddlers
Pigeon toes, or intoeing, is where a child’s feet points inwards when they walk. Intoeing Intoeing is common in toddlers and young children and generally resolves by around 8 to 10 years of age. Intoeing can be the result of your child’s foot shape (metatarsus adductus) or a twist in their tibia/shin bone (internal tibial torsion) or femur/thigh bone (internal femoral torsion).
Children
Toddlers
Almost all infants have flat feet until they are around three years of age. A child’s arch is fully formed at 10 years of age.
Infants
How much tummy time is enough?