Intoeing is a common finding in babies and toddlers. In newborns, turning in of the front of the foot can be due to the way the baby was lying in the mother's womb. It resolves spontaneously in the majority of children but stretches to the forefoot are often helpful. In more severe cases a light plaster cast can be applied for a few weeks, to keep the foot in a neutral position. In toddlers, intoeing is often associated with internal rotation of the tibia (or shin bone). This presents as bow … [Read more...] about Intoeing in Toddlers
Children
Child Back Pain
Three habits that are causing your school child's back pain Mihiri Udabage. Feb 25 2016 at 11:54 AM Just two weeks into the new school term and Sarah*, 13, has an appointment with the physiotherapist. Her lower back has been aching on and off for the past couple of weeks and it's not getting better. "It mostly hurts when I'm sitting down," reports Sarah. The Year 8 student can't recall any particular incident when she might have incurred an injury. "It just … [Read more...] about Child Back Pain
Paediatric Physiotherapy
Developmental Milestones in Infants This is the term used to describe the sequence of motor skills acquisition in each child as they learn to move their body against gravity. This is a very general reference and there is a wide age range within each milestone which is considered normal. Development is multifactorial and so does not always follow the same path. For example cultural differences can make a difference. In some countries it is not normal to leave babies on the floor to play which … [Read more...] about Paediatric Physiotherapy