by Cassie Sandison | Oct 30, 2018 | Children, Physiotherapy, Sport Injuries
According to new Medibank data, since 2012, there has been a 52 per cent increase in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs for girls aged 10 to 14 years. For those aged 10 to 19, it was a 31 per cent increase. When compared to boys aged 10 to 19, there was almost...
by Cassie Sandison | Apr 6, 2017 | Children, Exercise, Physiotherapy
Being active is essential for so many aspects of our health. Scarily up to 80% of Australian children aged 5-17years aren’t getting the recommended levels of physical activity. Combined with rising rates of childhood obesity, it’s especially important for...
by Cassie Sandison | Jun 5, 2016 | Back Pain, Children, School
Back pain in school-aged children can be prevented and avoided simply by having the correct size school bag and correct packing technique. According to the Australian Physiotherapy Association approximately 70% of school aged children will suffer back pain from poorly...
by Cassie Sandison | May 15, 2016 | Children, Exercise, Physiotherapy
Physical activity in children is vital for development and helps children understand important foundations for a healthy and active lifestyle. Some of the benefits of physical activity in children include; Building strong bones and muscles Promoting healthy growth,...
by Cassie Sandison | Aug 1, 2014 | Children, Injuries, Sports
Having active kids inevitably means they’re more likely to suffer scrapes and knocks. This can be scary for parents but shouldn’t put you off letting your kids play sports. Carol was sitting in her office when the phone rang. “Carol? Your son, Josh, was injured during...
by Cassie Sandison | Mar 31, 2014 | Children, Pregnancy, Women
As a new mum I was expecting the inevitable recovery process after delivering my first baby. What I didn’t realize is how hard it is to recover while you are looking after a new little person. The best way I can describe pregnancy and labour is by likening it to a...
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