Step By Step Physiotherapy

01/09/2020

SANTA CRUZ, Brazil—If a child with cerebral palsy doesn't take part in leisure activities with other children you should not assume this is because of any ph...

30/04/2020

Our physiotherapist Alison Mason has combined with paediatric speech pathologist Chiara Prigmore to create Walky Talky Baby. Check out the new website and blog launched today and download your freebie! Or join them at Walky Talky Baby Group for lots of tips for supporting language and movement development in the early years and weekly therapist question answer sessions.

03/01/2020

Tummy time fun from WalkyTalky_Baby!

17/12/2019

Guess what our physio Alison has been up to on her maternity leave... check out walky Talky baby for advice from Ali and Paediatric Speech Pathologist Chiara for supporting babies in their early years with speech and gross motor development.

Tummy time should always be comfortable for Baby AND Mum!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Young babies can be placed on the mat but might be more comfortable on your body. A soft surface, a gentle slope and support around the shoulders will make this position more comfortable for Baby. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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BUT Mums make sure you’re comfy too! This is us day 1 home from hospital and I certainly wasn’t up to floor sitting myself! Back support and a soft surface were what I needed to assist Baby F in tummy time pain free... make sure you look after yourself! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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14/11/2019

Research carried out using records from the Western Australian Register for Autism Spectrum Disorders confirms that motor challenges are way more common in people with autism than people have thought.

The good news....

Improving the movement system can help a lot more than just movement- it provides the tools to improve social engagement, communication and learning.

At least one in three autistic children has significant movement difficulties, according to a large study.

05/06/2019

Exciting day today at Step by Step filming developmental play ideas for FitRight members! Head on over to their page for details of all the perks of a FitRight membership... Highly recommended for those mums wanting to exercise in pregnancy or return to exercise after Bub!

18/05/2019

Yoga is for all ages! 🧘🏼‍♀️

17/05/2019

“To grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play more” the latest guidelines from WHO on active play time including for infants

Children under five must spend less time sitting watching screens, or restrained in prams and seats, get better quality sleep and have more time for active play if they are to grow up healthy, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO).

17/05/2019

Useful info from RCH Melbourne on booster seats and keeping our kids safe in cars.