Bike riding is a great form of cardiovascular exercise that helps children develop strong hearts and lungs. It also improves muscle strength and endurance, particularly in the legs. Riding a bike requires coordination between the hands, feet, and eyes. Balancing, pedalling, and steering all contribute...
There are various imaging such as MRI, CT scan and X rays that are continuously used in cases of headaches and migraines. They are used to try and determine the cause of the headaches and migraines.🤔 But interestingly these images actually provide little help in...
Here at my Favourite Physio, we love to take a moment to celebrate achievements! Recently, several of the children who with have been working with have managed to achieve new skills. 😊 👧4 year old Miss N, who has mild Cerebral Palsy has learnt to hop...
Floor Seats for babies have been become popular at the past 15 years and can be easily bought in any Baby Goods store. However, like all baby equipment there are some inherent safety issues with the use of Floor Seats for babies. 🙅♀️3 Reasons Why Floor...
However, Migraine and Headache sufferers will commonly report that despite the massages and joint mobilisations and cracking, the Headaches and Migraines are still present with minor or no changes. 🤔 Which leads to their conclusion that manual therapy did not work! However they have made...
Often times babies struggle to feed well because of an underlying low muscle tone. Signs of low muscle tone includes the following behaviours: 😳 1. 👶🏻Baby feels "floppy' when you hold them in your arms where you feel you need to hug them tight or they...
There are many benefits of horse riding for children with special needs. Here are the Top 3 Benefits of Horse Riding for Children with Special Needs: 1. Improved Balance and Core Strength💪 As the horse moves the rider is constantly thrown off balance, requiring the rider's muscles to...
Arching is an extensor pattern where baby is throwing their head backwards causing their spine and whole body to curve backwards. Newborns are seen to arch their back gently when they are stretching which only lasts for a few seconds. Arching becomes a concern when...
🧠A brain MRI scan is used to capture detailed images of the brain's structure and tissues. It is typically used when there is a suspected neurological or brain-related issue. The decision to perform an MRI scan on a child is made by a Peadiatrician or...