Developmental milestones for children aged 12 month- 24 months
Congratulations on your child’s first year! As your child grows, it is important to monitor their development and ensure that they are meeting their milestones. Here are some typical development milestones for children between 12 months and 2 years old, along with some physiotherapy information that may be helpful for parents. 12-18 months: Standing with […]
Does your Child have Knock Knees?
Knock knees, also known as genu valgum Knock knees is a condition in which the knees angle inward and touch each other when the legs are straightened. While knock knees are common in young children, they usually correct themselves as the child grows older. Most children’s knees do turn in slightly and is a normal […]
Total Physiotherapy Introduce Game Ready!
Have you had an injury? Are you recovering from surgery? Did you know that the Game Ready provides at least a 20% faster recovery? (Peter Millett, MD, MSc). We now have our very own Game Ready! The Game Ready System is an active cold compression system designed to accelerate and improve recovery. The Game Ready mimics the normal ‘squeeze and…
Total News Autumn 2023: Back Pain
Total News Autumn 2023 featuring back pain myths and misconceptions.
Winter Sports Assessments
As the winter sports season is soon approaching, it is important to assess any injuries or niggles that were felt last year and prepare to avoid injuries in 2023.
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Exercise Classes for the Childbearing Year
It is well researched that exercise has many benefits both during and after pregnancy. Often women come to us at Total Physiotherapy, asking what exercise is ‘safe’ to do during this childbearing year.
Scoliosis in Children
Have you noticed that your child has one shoulder higher than the other? Do their clothes not sit right on their shoulders? If you answered yes, then we recommend an paediatric physiotherapy assessment at Total Physiotherapy for scoliosis.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is an autoimmune condition in children causing joint pain, with unknown cause.
Rib Pain in Children
What is Costochondritis? Costochondritis is inflammation of the rib cartilage and joints between the ribs and breast bone (sternum). It is diagnosed by a doctor or physiotherapist by feeling for tenderness at these points and ruling other conditions. Symptoms can include chest pain and tenderness of the chest. Chest pain is often worse with chest […]