Veronica’s Sports and Physiotherapy Journey
Growing up I always knew I wanted a career helping others. I wasn’t sure what that career would be though, until I had my first major injury at soccer at eleven years old. I injured my low back while sprinting for the ball. My injury shocked my parents, because...
Simple Screening for Common Conditions in Newborns
I thank my lucky stars every day that I am a physiotherapist and that I have paediatric experience. If I didn’t then things would have turned out a whole lot differently for both my children. I often see parents with children with certain conditions that were caught...
Seven Things You Should Know About Physiotherapy in Children
Children are not small adults. They require a physiotherapist with paediatric experience. Treating injuries in children can be straightforward, until it isn’t. I often see on social media someone asking for recommendations for a physiotherapist for their injured...
Children are NOT Small Adults – They Need Specialized Paediatric Physiotherapy
It seemed straightforward. The twelve year old in front of me was complaining of right knee pain. It was not surprising given that he trains almost every single day between doing competitive football and a sport study programme at school. What drew my attention right...