Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your physiotherapist but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Rehabilitation and Goal Setting
Following a first-time shoulder dislocation Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your exercise programme following your shoulder dislocation. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your therapist but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it … Read More
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your condition. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor or therapist but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More
Standing Frame Information
Introduction Your child’s Physiotherapist has assessed your child as requiring a standing frame to support your child’s development. Use of a standing frame can help: Strengthen bones Relax stiff muscles and strengthen floppy muscles Provide an alternative position for play and activities Improve joint flexibility Support normal development of the hips Children to interact with their friends at the same … Read More
Plagiocephaly and head turning preference
Plagiocephaly Plagiocephaly is a medical term for head flattening which is produced by pressure on the baby’s skull when lying in the same position for prolonged periods of time or can occur through labour. Newborn babies have very soft skulls which are susceptible to being moulded or flattened. It should be noted that this is cosmetic and does not cause … Read More
Talipes Calcaneo Valgus
What is Talipes Calcaneo Valgus (TCV)? It is a common presentation in newborn babies where the foot or feet point outwards and upwards and can affect one or both feet. The condition is usually caused by the position the baby has been laid in during the pregnancy. Some common predisposing factors include: Multiple pregnancy Large baby Breech presentation Decreased water … Read More
Positional Talipes Equino Varus
What is Positional Talipes Equino Varus (PTEV)? It is a common presentation in newborn babies where the foot or feet point inwards and downwards and can affect one or both feet. The condition is usually caused by the position the baby has been laid in during the pregnancy. Some common predisposing factors include: Multiple pregnancy Large baby Breech presentation Decreased … Read More
Perthes
What is Perthes? Perthes is a condition that affects the hip joints in children. The hip joint is a ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) joint. This leaflet has been produced to give you some information on the condition but should not replace discussion between yourself and your child’s doctor. The cause is unknown, but it is known that the … Read More
Metatarsus Adductus
What is Metatarsus Adductus? It is a common presentation in newborn babies where the forefoot turns inwards and can affect one or both feet. The condition is usually caused by the position the baby has been laid in during the pregnancy. Some common predisposing factors include: Multiple pregnancy Large baby Breech presentation Decreased water in utero All these factors determine … Read More
Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (ERB’s Palsy)
ERB’s Palsy What is ERB’s Palsy? ERB’s Palsy may be seen after a difficult delivery especially when there has had to be assistance delivering the shoulder. There are other risk factors including; breech presentation, higher birth weight and prolonged labour. During delivery the nerves that supply the arm can be injured. Your baby is left with partially or completely reduced … Read More