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🤔Did you know that children with Cerebral Palsy should have an annual spine X-ray? 🥴Perhaps you have decided not to carry out your child’s annual spine X-ray because you don’t see any value in doing them?

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) require annual spine X-rays to monitor for scoliosis and other spinal abnormalities that can occur with higher frequency in this population. Scoliosis, is a condition characterised by a sideways curvature of the spine, since CP affects muscle control and coordination,...

09 February, 2024

Have you been told that your child has Cerebral palsy 🧐 Do you worry 😨 about your child’s future and ability to walk 👣

Cerebral palsy describes a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture. Cerebral Palsy is considered a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain 🧠injury or malformation that occurs while the child's brain is under development - before birth, during birth, or...

09 February, 2024

Is your 👶🏻Little One bum shuffling to get from place to place 🤔Wondering what’s the big fuss about bum shuffling, don’t they say some kids never crawl

Studies have shown that most babies who bottom shuffle are later walkers, typically walking from 18-24 months of age. 😳When a child is not walking by 18 months old, they are then considered to be delayed in their gross motor skills. Here at My Favourite Physio,...

09 February, 2024

😬Struggling with breastfeeding your newborn baby 😓Exhausted trying to express milk to ensure that you have good milk supply for baby

🤱Breastfeeding is beneficial for babies because breast milk provides the ideal balance of nutrients for infants. It is easily digestible and contains proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals in the exact proportions needed for a baby's growth and development. Breast milk is also rich in antibodies...

09 February, 2024

🥴 Have you been told that your toddler who tip toe walks needs customised orthotics to help them learn to walk with their feet flat 🤔 Been seeing a Podiatrist for your child to get customised orthotics to correct their tip toe walking, but it hasn’t worked

Recently our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists 🤓met Master A who was 2 years old and walking on his tip toes 100% of the time. His parents were concerned about his walking posture when he was about 12 months old. They saw a Family Doctor who referred...

09 February, 2024

Did your child 👧 rolled over on their ankle and you thought that it’s just a simple ankle 😳 sprain and hoped that the pain would go away in a few days time 🤞. Instead 3 weeks later, your child is still struggling to walk without pain 😳

"Rolling" or "twisting" of the ankle may over-stretch the ankle ligaments. The severity can vary significantly. A simple Grade 1 ankle injury may limit activity for one to two weeks, while a Grade 3 ankle injury may see your child hobbling for up to two...

09 February, 2024

😳 Are you hesitant to start your baby on solids because you are worried that baby will choke on solids 🤔 Perhaps your baby did start solids at 6 months old, but you’re not sure when to move from smooth puree to lumpy solids

Introducing solid foods to your baby is an important milestone in their development and nutrition. The general recommendation is to start introducing solids around 6 months of age, but it's important to also consider your baby's readiness. 3 signs that indicate baby is ready to try...

09 February, 2024

🥴Is your child complaining of knee pain especially after sports 🤔Wondering if it’s growing pains or something else

The knee alignment in children changes significantly as they grow, following a somewhat predictable pattern from infancy through late childhood into adolescence. Understanding this pattern can help differentiate between normal developmental variations and conditions that may require medical attention. 👶🏻From birth to 18 months, it's common...

09 February, 2024

Concerned that your toddler👧 is falling a lot 😳 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 and look 👀 to you to...

09 February, 2024

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🤔Did you know that children with Cerebral Palsy should have an annual spine X-ray? 🥴Perhaps you have decided not to carry out your child’s annual spine X-ray because you don’t see any value in doing them?

Have you been told that your child has Cerebral palsy 🧐 Do you worry 😨 about your child’s future and ability to walk 👣

Is your 👶🏻Little One bum shuffling to get from place to place 🤔Wondering what’s the big fuss about bum shuffling, don’t they say some kids never crawl

😬Struggling with breastfeeding your newborn baby 😓Exhausted trying to express milk to ensure that you have good milk supply for baby

🥴 Have you been told that your toddler who tip toe walks needs customised orthotics to help them learn to walk with their feet flat 🤔 Been seeing a Podiatrist for your child to get customised orthotics to correct their tip toe walking, but it hasn’t worked

Did your child 👧 rolled over on their ankle and you thought that it’s just a simple ankle 😳 sprain and hoped that the pain would go away in a few days time 🤞. Instead 3 weeks later, your child is still struggling to walk without pain 😳

😳 Are you hesitant to start your baby on solids because you are worried that baby will choke on solids 🤔 Perhaps your baby did start solids at 6 months old, but you’re not sure when to move from smooth puree to lumpy solids

🥴Is your child complaining of knee pain especially after sports 🤔Wondering if it’s growing pains or something else

Concerned that your toddler👧 is falling a lot 😳 Wondering if it’s normal for your toddler to limp after a fall 🤔

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