The most common reason why a baby tends to prefer looking to one side is a condition called Torticollis. This is a condition whereby baby was born with a tight neck muscle, the Sternocleidomastoid muscle, causing restrictions to baby's ability to turn equally both ways....
Unfortunately life is often peppered with stressful events, including moving homes, getting married, having children, getting a divorced and even the daily traffic jams on the way to work can be stressful for some people 😳😳😳 However, did you know that while stress may be the...
Here at My Favourite Physio, our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists 🤓see many little ones with special needs from newborns to school age and beyond. When we see a little one 👶🏻with special needs, we are always setting short term goals and long term goals with our...
Many years ago, at My Favourite Physio, we were very privileged to meet 31 year old Michael and share in his health journey. 🤓Michael was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) at 8 years old, and by 12 years old lost the ability to walk...
Well, the great news is.. you are correct! 👏🏻👏🏻Research now shows a clear relationship between the neck joints, muscles, nerves and those of the head and facial region. There is also strong research evidence showing that Headaches and Migraines that come from the neck present...
Whole body vibration therapy was initially developed for athletes 🏃🏻♂️to improve the effectiveness of their training. Vibration platforms would be included in some regular conditioning and gym exercises such as squats, press-ups and step-ups. The therapy is undertaken by standing, sitting, lying or doing exercises...
👶🏻All typically developing babies start walking between 11 to 18 months old, and if a toddler is not walking by 18 months old they would be considered delayed in their gross motor skills. When a toddler starts to walk, they will usually appear bow legged...
🙋♂️If you answered yes to the above, you join the 7 million Australians who experience tension type headaches. 🤕Research found that 70% of Tension-Headache Sufferers experience reductions in social activities and work capacity. For some people, unfortunately, their families depend on them to continue to...
Osgood-Schlatter disease, also known as Osgood-Schlatter syndrome, primarily affects adolescents, typically between the ages of 10 and 15, although it can occur in individuals as old as 18. The condition is more common in boys than in girls, and it often coincides with growth spurts...
Migraines are the 3rd most prevalent illness in the world. 😳 Yet the vast majority of people with migraines do not receive correct medical care for their migraines. 🤔 But did you know that migraines can often be a result of dysfunction in your first...