Many people are not sure if their baby might need to see a pediatric physiotherapist. Here are some examples of when it would be good to contact someone for help. Delay in Motor Milestones This is can be tough to determine for parents who don't have a trained eye for this. It's not always "what" they are doing but the "quality" of the movements you see. You can refer to my previous blogs regarding milestones and when you should expect them to occur. Some other things to consi

What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral Palsy is a group of neurological conditions that affect muscle tone, movement and posturing. It can be caused by a brain injury before, during or after birth. The severity of the condition varies greatly between children. How does early intervention help? Research shows that the earlier intervention starts the more progress your child can make due to critical windows of brain development. Physiotherapy can help regulate muscle tone, help with

Often if there is a plagiocephaly, there is also a torticollis in the neck, which explains why the flat spot on your baby's head is on...

In toeing can come from 3 main sources: The foot (metatarsus adductus). This is when the forefoot turns inwards. Surgery is usually not...

It is important to track your baby’s motor development because if there are any delays, the earlier this is picked up, the earlier...

A child's gross motor development is tracked by your physician or paediatrician in order to determine if there are any delays. If any...

A child's gross motor development is tracked by your physician or paediatrician in order to determine if there are any delays. If any...

Primitive reflexes are often tested by your doctor or paediatrician as they represent neurological health. They are controlled by the...

What is Hypotonia? Hypotonia is deceased muscle tone. Muscle tone is the amount of resistance a muscle gives you in response to stretch....

Movement or motor patterns are patterns of movement a baby learns starting in infancy. There is a level of neural control needed for this...

Often if there is a plagiocephaly (flattening at the back of baby's head), there is also a torticollis in the neck, which explains why...

Pediatric Physiotherapists are specialists in the area of normal versus abnormal development or delayed development. All children will...

Webcam is a great way to continue or even start physiotherapy treatment. A lot of what I do as a paediatric physiotherapist is teaching...

Toe walking is when a child walks on the balls of their feet rather than in a heel to toe pattern. Many children outgrow this and yes it...

So why does it matter? Why should I keep track of my baby's motor milestones? Here is a recap from one of my previous posts: Motor...

What is hypotonia and how can it be treated? Hypotonia is a decrease in resistance a muscle gives in response to stretch. Babies can...

When I think of those children who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy I think of some of the most beautiful among us...those...

Many people ask why they should see a pediatric physiotherapist as opposed to an adult physiotherapist or an orthopedic physiotherapist...

So many people ask me when their baby should be doing A,B,C and D. Most movements a baby may start to preform are considered motor...

Often if there is a plagiocephaly, there is also a torticollis in the neck, which explains why the flat spot on your baby's head is on...