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Plagiocephaly and Torticollis
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...
Heather Gibson PT
Feb 132 min read
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In toeing
In toeing can come from 3 main sources: The foot (metatarsus adductus). This is when the forefoot turns inwards. Surgery is usually not...
Heather Gibson PT
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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Tracking your Baby’s Motor Development
It is important to track your baby’s motor development because if there are any delays, the earlier this is picked up, the earlier...
Heather Gibson PT
Nov 9, 20231 min read
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Motor Development in Infants and toddlers
A child's gross motor development is tracked by your physician or paediatrician in order to determine if there are any delays. If any...
Heather Gibson PT
Jan 24, 20232 min read
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Gross Motor Development in Infants and Children
A child's gross motor development is tracked by your physician or paediatrician in order to determine if there are any delays. If any...
Heather Gibson PT
Sep 7, 20222 min read
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Integrating Retained Primitive Reflexes
Primitive reflexes are often tested by your doctor or paediatrician as they represent neurological health. They are controlled by the...
Heather Gibson PT
Nov 18, 20212 min read
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Hypotonia: How Can Physiotherapy Help?
What is Hypotonia? Hypotonia is deceased muscle tone. Muscle tone is the amount of resistance a muscle gives you in response to stretch....
Heather Gibson PT
Oct 4, 20212 min read
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Movement Patterns and Physiotherapy
Movement or motor patterns are patterns of movement a baby learns starting in infancy. There is a level of neural control needed for this...
Heather Gibson PT
Jan 14, 20211 min read
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Plagiocephaly and Torticollis: Why does it matter?
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...
Heather Gibson PT
Aug 26, 20201 min read
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How Can Physiotherapy Help My Child?
Pediatric Physiotherapists are specialists in the area of normal versus abnormal development or delayed development. All children will...
Heather Gibson PT
Aug 15, 20201 min read
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Physiotherapy by Webcam. I am still here to help you!
Webcam is a great way to continue or even start physiotherapy treatment. A lot of what I do as a paediatric physiotherapist is teaching...
Heather Gibson PT
Apr 1, 20201 min read
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Toe Walking. Should I be concerned?
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...
Heather Gibson PT
Mar 11, 20202 min read
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Motor Milestones 10-12 months
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...
Heather Gibson PT
Nov 4, 20192 min read
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Hyoptonia and Physiotherapy
What is hypotonia and how can it be treated? Hypotonia is a decrease in resistance a muscle gives in response to stretch. Babies can...
Heather Gibson PT
Jul 31, 20191 min read
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Cerebral Palsy...Miracle children!
When I think of those children who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy I think of some of the most beautiful among us...those...
Heather Gibson PT
Jun 15, 20191 min read
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Why see a pediatric physiotherapist?
Many people ask why they should see a pediatric physiotherapist as opposed to an adult physiotherapist or an orthopedic physiotherapist...
Heather Gibson PT
Jun 1, 20191 min read
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Motor Milestones 7-9 months
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...
Heather Gibson PT
May 15, 20192 min read
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What does Plagiocephaly have to do with torticollis?
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...
Heather Gibson PT
Apr 27, 20191 min read
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Meet me and my family!
A little about myself: I grew up in the Kitchener-Waterloo area and attended the University of Waterloo where I earned a Bachelor’s...
Heather Gibson PT
Apr 27, 20191 min read
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