Hi Jenn, Each Physio service is very different. But as a guide, the appointment will probably about an hour. You will be asked a few questions regarding your child's development and family history. Childrens Physios are very good At working with non verbal children. We often use play to promote the ...

Hi and thanks for the message. Unfortunately handwriting/fine motor skills are something which is going to be better addressed by an occupational therapist. Perhaps Abbie can help if you repost the question to her?
Many thanks

Hi Kayleigh,
The short answer is brain damage can affect growth. if the area of brain damage has a role in growth then this could also affect normal development. Any structure in the brain can potentially be affected by a birth injury.

Hi Abby, Sorry to hear you are having difficulties. Its hard to say why the consultant has referred you to physio, as there may be a number of reasons. Generally children start moving at around 6 months old and it may that your consultant is pro-active and wants to ensure your child is not going to ...

These are an excellent way for a child to develop sitting balance on a bike without having to worry about peddles. I often use this type of bike in children who are struggling with a regular bike. Of course you can just get a regular bike and remove the pedals/crank if you don't want to pay for one....

Hi Michelle, The problem with treatment for hypermobility is NHS Trusts aren't always funded to treat it. This can mean that children with hypermobility don't always get the best standard of care. Their are centres (like Great Ormond Street) that specialise in managing Hypermobility and GPs are able...

Hi Jeanette, Congratulations for the first question. The answer is yes they do exist, Although a number of cause exist growing pains can normally be explained with a Growth spurt. As the bones grow quicker than the muscles, this can pull the muscle attachments to the bone and cause localised swellin...

Hi Jenn,
Thanks for the welcome. We are still waiting for our first question as well. Come on parents!

Good Morning, Thanks for the introduction. I run a childrens Physiotherapy Clinic based in Colchester.If parents have any concerns with their childs physical development please get in touch. This may be regarding rolling,crawling,sitting,walking, balance or any other gross motor skill. We are also a...

Hi All, My name is Chris and I'm a children's physiotherapist based in Colchester. I run Kidsphysio2u Limited, which offers a range of services for children with Sports Injuries or Developmental problems such as Cerebral Palsy. Louise has kindly asked me to offer some answers to your Paediatric Phys...