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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Do you have or think you may have a condition called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)? Does your heart rate increase when standing?...

Easter Running Club
Kids can get active these school holidays by joining our one-hour running camp, led by one of our physiotherapists. All skill levels are catered for...

Developmental delay
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in managing your child's developmental delay. Identifying and addressing the areas of challenge helps children...

Stronger bones for osteoporosis
Progressive resistance strength training is the most promising intervention to maintain or increase bone mass and density. Strength training class...

Why does my baby’s head look flat?
It is not uncommon for newborns to have “unusually” shaped heads – most of the time this resolves by 6 weeks after birth. What is plagiocephaly?...

Osgood-Schlatter (knee pain)
Children who are active during growth spurts may experience knee pain that seems to be worse when they’re exercising and having fun....

Physio for children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD)
Children with DCD can find daily activities challenging, including running, jumping, getting dressed or writing. Physiotherapy can be very effective...

Why should I start weight training?
Strength is needed in our day-to-day life. Building full body muscle strength can make daily activities feel that bit easier and improve your...

Physio for children with autism – why it’s important
Motor difficulties can have a significant impact on your child’s social development and self-esteem. Our paediatric physios make sure our sessions...

How can I resolve my running injury AND keep running?
Around 80% of running injuries can be due to overuse and training errors. Our tips will help you find your baseline and guide your recovery. How do...

Hacks for eating more fruit and vegetables
Many people have heard of the ‘5 and 2’ diet, made popular by British doctor and journalist Michael Mosley but few remember the original ‘5 and 2’;...

Exercising during Pregnancy
Over 80% of women during pregnancy will experience pelvic girdle and or lower back pain. Given the right exercises, we can help reduce this number...