This toddler's mum was worried from the time he started walking at 13 months old that his feet were very turned out and his left foot had a bend in the midfoot. She consulted several GPs, Paediatricians and Orthopaedic Specialists who all told her that it will...
The most common form of idiopathic scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, develops in children aged 10 until the end of growth around 18 years old. This period is significant due to the rapid growth spurts associated with puberty, which can quickly exacerbate the spinal curvature. While...
Many parents of children with Down Syndrome encounter existing prejudices which comes in many forms varying from being told outright during their pregnancy that they should terminate their pregnancy to the more subtle absence of not asking about future possibilities and dreams. Hard as it may be,...
Children with Down syndrome often experience delays in the development of gross motor skills compared to their typically developing peers. These delays are largely due to common physical characteristics associated with Down syndrome, such as low muscle tone (hypotonia), excess joint flexibility, and balance and...
Shown in the picture below is the C2 joint (the second bone in the neck). The C2 is a big culprit behind many headaches and migraines. We often find that the C2 joint is often slightly rotated in Headache and Migraine Sufferers, which causes a dysfunction...
Today, people all around the world celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome, creating a global voice, advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome. The theme for 2024 World Down Syndrome Day is Stop The Stereotype, asking all...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples still live, on average, 10-11 years less than non-Indigenous Australians. Closing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander life expectancy gap is everyone's business: it is a national issue in which every individual, organisation and group in Australia can play a...
Children with cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy may have uneven muscle strength, contributing to poor posture and potentially leading to scoliosis. While conditions like Down syndrome and Marfan syndrome are associated with a higher risk of scoliosis, due in part to the impact on the...
Tummy time helps strengthen the baby's neck, shoulders, back, and trunk muscles, which are essential for rolling over, sitting up, crawling, and eventually walking. Regular Tummy Time can prevent the development of flat spots on the back of the baby's head, known as positional plagiocephaly....