For every 1,000 live births, approximately 0.9 to 2.6 cases of Erb’s palsy occur. Erb's palsy is a condition whereby there is paralysis of the muscles of the upper arm and shoulder girdle due to an injury to the upper part of the brachial plexus nerves...
The Focus in 2022 continues to be 'Better Survival' is achievable #throughyourhands with a focus on paying tribute to the medical team and health care workers and the positive impact they have on the lives of children and adolescents with cancer and vice versa. Childhood cancer can be cured...
Feeling tight in your muscles everyday , even though you stretch daily Stretching has always been shown to give good outcomes when done consistently and with good technique. However did you know that there are actually two types of stretching methods? Here are the two different types of stretches: 1....
Popping pain killers to try to numb your headaches but the pins and needles in your arm still wake you up at night If you answered Yes to the above, you are not alone. Here at My Favourite Physio, we frequently meet people who come in complaining of headache...
How often is your baby's Pavlik Harness adjusted and changed to accommodate for baby's growth Clicky Hips or Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition where the "ball and socket" joint of the hip does not properly form in babies and young children. Undiagnosed, untreated...
Here at My Favourite Physio, our Expert physiotherapists trained in Headaches and Migraines, are often asked this question by Headache and Migraine Sufferers. This is a common and totally reasonable question that is asked by people suffering from long term chronic headaches and migraines. The simple answer...
Is your child not holding their own bottle to drink or not holding their bottle with palms open and thumbs grasping the bottle Did you know that babies can hold their bottles by 6 months old? Some babies may not develop their fine motor skills to hold...
Wondering if it's normal for your toddler to limp after a fall When learning to walk or run , it's normal for toddlers to trip and fall as they learn to find their balance while on the move. Most toddlers will look stunned when they fall on the ground...