Does Your Child Need Physiotherapy?
Quick answer For children, the big issues are usually load, posture, activity volume, and how they carry that load over time. If pain, numbness, or an uneven posture shows up, a physiotherapy assessment is a sensible next step. Common questions Is a heavy backpack a problem? It can be, especially if it changes posture or […]
Treating Childhood Arthritis with Physiotherapy
If you were asked to imagine someone who suffers from arthritis, what image would come to your mind? Would you envision an older individual, somewhat hunched over in posture, perhaps holding his or her back as if in pain? If so, you’d be in good company — most people consider arthritis to be a disease […]
Don’t Let a Backpack Cause Your Child Back Pain
Would you agree that back-to-school time is almost always hectic? Go to any superstore a few days before school resumes and you’ll find moms and dads with shopping carts filled to the brim with school supplies, lunch ingredients, clothes, and, last but not least, backpacks. Unfortunately, because there is so much to buy in preparation […]
Can Physiotherapy Treat Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children?
Isn’t it amazing to consider that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects about 1 in 68 children? Today, more kids than ever are being diagnosed with ASD. While no one understands why ASD is rapidly on the rise, health professionals are gaining increasing insight into what treatments help ease the symptoms of this disorder. Many healthcare […]