Torticollis (Wry Neck) / Plagiocephaly (Flat Head) Torticollis (wry neck) Plagiocephaly (flat head) Plagiocephaly (flat head) Signs and Symptoms of Torticollis (Wry Neck) A head which tilts to one side while the chin tilts to the other Limited range of motion in the cervical spine A soft lump in the neck muscle (SternoCleidoMastoid or SCM…

Quick Toddler / Child Check For Parents – (Feet & Legs) Is your child walking with a weird foot posture? Here are a few foot postures that should be noticed and treated early. Tip-toe walking 1. Tip-toe walking: It is common to see toddlers tip-toe walking when they are first learning to walk. However, we…

Quick Child / Teen Check for Parents – (Spine – Scoliosis) Are you worried that your child’s spine might be crooked? A crooked spine (scoliosis) affects 2-3% of the Singapore population. Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine, where the spine curves laterally, forming either a “C” or “S” shape. The most common type of…

Quick Check for Newborn Babies for Parents (Neck, Hips & Feet) Have you just had a new born baby , and want to make sure that your baby’s neck, hips and feet are developing normally? The conditions we are trying to rule out in your baby in this quick check are: Neck: Torticollis / Wry…

Cerebral Palsy   Has your child’s doctor just informed you that your child likely has cerebral palsy? Read on to find out more about cerebral palsy. What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP for short) is a disorder of movement and posture caused by abnormal development of the brain or damage to the developing brain.…

Gross Motor Developmental Milestones from Birth to 5 Years Tummy time at 1 to 2 months old   1 to 2 Months: When lying on back, moves arms and legs equally. When lying on tummy, holds head up 45 degrees for a few seconds.     Tummy time at 3 to 4 months old Tummy…

Intoeing Gait / Pigeon toed Walking In-toeing means that when the child walks or runs, the feet turn inwards instead of pointing straight ahead. Intoeing is caused by poor rotational alignment of the thighs, knees and/or feet. This can be due to bone growth, or poor strength, flexibility and coordination of the leg and foot…

Emotional regulation Have you ever wondered how to help your kids with their social-emotional development? It starts with the way you respond to your kids’ needs, helping them identify and name their feelings, and teaching them strategies to calm themselves. One way to build this strong emotional intelligence is by ‘Emotion Coaching’. More details can…

Tele-Rehab | Online Physiotherapy Kidzphysio now offers online video physiotherapy assessment and treatment for kids through Tele-Rehab. Tele-Rehab enables access to physiotherapy services for clients who are unable to receive treatment in person. A Tele-Rehab session involves an assessment of your kid’s motor skills, education and modification of the exercises from the comfort of your…

Home-based Physiotherapy Treatment for Kids Janell believes that kids are best treated in their homes where they are most comfortable. This stems from her experience providing early intervention for kids in New Zealand and Australia, where kids from birth to 3 years old are treated at home if they need physiotherapy for their condition. These…