by tagclinic | Nov 17, 2020 | Physiotherapy
What are knock-knees? Knock-knees (genu valgum) are a knee deformity where the knees are angled inwards. This is noticeable in standing, where a child’s knees may be pressed together while their feet are spaced apart. Between the ages of 2-5 years old, this...
by tagclinic | Nov 10, 2020 | Physiotherapy
In order to walk effectively, feet need to be rigid to support the body. The way the foot maintains its firmness when walking is through the ‘medial arch’. The medial arch is a natural arch on the inside of your feet, formed by bones and supported by ligaments,...
by tagclinic | Jun 14, 2019 | Cognitive Skills, gymnastics, Motor Skills, Physiotherapy, Play
Bilateral coordination is the ability to use both sides of your body in a coordinated way. This is an important developmental skills, as many tasks of everyday living require the use of both sides of the body, such as walking, eating, writing, dressing and playing....
by tagclinic | Apr 3, 2019 | Disability, Motor Skills, NDIS, Physiotherapy, Play, Support
Managing Low Muscle Tone Muscle tone is the state of contraction or tension within the body’s muscles. Muscle tone is important to assist us in maintaining correct posture, stamina and movement control in most activities. Muscle tone occurs along a...
by tagclinic | Jun 16, 2017 | Disability, Physiotherapy
ASD and Physiotherapy – Overlooked Needs Most people know that a child with ASD needs to see a speech pathologist, an occupational therapist and even a psychologist. But, what you might not know is the important role of physiotherapists in helping children with...
