Erb’s Palsy, a type of Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy (BPBP), is a condition that affects a newborn’s shoulder and arm, often resulting from complications during birth. The brachial plexus, a network of nerves near the shoulder, controls movement and sensation in the arm. Injury to these nerves can lead to
What is a Club Foot (Talipes)? Clubfoot, also known as congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), is a birth defect in which a baby’s foot is twisted downward and inward. It is a relatively common condition, affecting about 1 in every 1,000 live births. Clubfoot can affect one or both feet and
What is a Congenital Torticollis? Congenital torticollis, also known as “wry neck”, is a condition present at birth in which a baby’s neck muscles are tight, causing the head to tilt to one side. It is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems in newborns, typically affecting about 0.3% to
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique widely used in physiotherapy, known for its effectiveness in treating muscular and fascial dysfunctions. It involves the insertion of fine, solid needles directly into myofascial trigger points, which are areas in the muscle that present tension and pain. Although it shares certain similarities with
Dyspareunia is a condition that affects a significant number of individuals and is defined as persistent or recurrent pain experienced during sexual intercourse. This pain can occur at various stages of sexual activity (whether at the beginning, during penetration, or even after intercourse) and it affects both women and men,
Pelvic pain in women is a complex and multifaceted condition that can significantly impact quality of life. This pain can range in intensity from mild discomfort to sharp, debilitating pain. It can be constant or intermittent, and in some cases, it is associated with certain activities such as sexual intercourse,
Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition that affects millions of women worldwide. It is characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, leading to pain, inflammation, and, in many cases, infertility. Despite being relatively common, endometriosis is often diagnosed late due to a lack of awareness and understanding
Infant massage is a gentle, nurturing practice that fosters physical and emotional development in babies, while also providing a unique opportunity for parental bonding. This ancient tradition offers an array of health benefits, primarily focusing on enhancing a baby’s physical well-being and emotional security and on ensuring that parents have
Why a Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation is essential after every Pregnancy? In France, Women automatically have 10 Physiotherapy sessions with a women’s health specialist after they give birth. This isn’t because they like to offer free treatments!They are simply well aware that providing adequate post natal care prevents issues on the
Pelvis & Pelvic floor Anatomy Pelvic floor is a super trendy expression with new exercises to do or machine to train them. We use it more and more as we realised how it is important for women to protect and to exercise it correctly. But do you actually know what
Throughout pregnancy, your body changed to create more space for your baby and become more mobile to facilitate the delivery. Once you gave birth, you will slowly recover and your pelvis, hips and ribs will have to close. Let’s see simple exercises to help pelvis closing! Pelvis Closing: Piriform stretching:
I know, pregnancy is a tough time… You had nausea, reflux and now your pelvis hurts! Stop 2min and think about what happens inside your belly, it is normal to feel different. All your body is changing right now! Let’s see together what you can do to fight this pain
You feel a pain on the bottom of your heel? It’s harder and harder to take your first steps in the morning and to walk for long hours? Your plantar fascia could be the cause. You may already heard about plantar fasciopathy or jogger’s heel, but no worries, these differents
What is diastasis? During the whole pregnancy, the belly is allowed to expand thanks to the relaxation of the abdominal muscles.When the abdominal muscles are too strong before pregnancy or when the belly grows too quickly, the line between the abdominal rectus abdominis (or chocolate bars) breaks creating a hole
Pregnancy is not an illness, but some complication can change this happy event in a very challenging time… As well as giving birth can be the best day of your life or one of the worst.A lot of these issues can be prevented with an adequate preparation. It’s also a
If you just want the exercises, scroll down to the end of the article 😉 Neck & upper back pain are nothing new, especially if you work sitting in front of a computer! However, with the pandemic and a majority of people now working from home, physiotherapists & osteopath are