Heather Gibson Pediatric Physiotherapist

11/03/2025

https://www.hgpediatricphysio.com/post/cerebral-palsy-and-physiotherapy

What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral Palsy is a group of neurological conditions that affect muscle tone, movement and posturing. It can be caused by a brain injury before, during or after birth. The severity of the condition varies greatly between children. How does early intervention help? Research sh...

03/02/2025

What does pediatric physiotherapy look like? Take a look at a very motivated little girl! working on core stability and stairs! It's aways fun here, but there is definitely some work involved!

03/02/2025

https://www.hgpediatricphysio.com/post/plagiocephaly-and-torticollis

Often if there is a plagiocephaly, there is also a torticollis in the neck, which explains why the flat spot on your baby's head is on one side. By addressing the torticollis, you are addressing the plagiocephaly because it can improve baby's neck range of motion, thereby changing the preference you...

03/27/2024

https://www.hgpediatricphysio.com/post/in-toeing

In toeing can come from 3 main sources:1. The foot (metatarsus adductus). This is when the forefoot turns inwards. Surgery is usually not needed but a physiotherapist can help with this. Sometimes taping or bracing can be helpful. 2. The lower leg (internal tibial torsion). This is when the shin bon...

11/09/2023

Why track you baby's development and what to look for:

It is important to track your baby’s motor development because if there are any delays, the earlier this is picked up, the earlier treatment can begin if needed. Here is a brief summary of what to expect: 1 Month-when a baby is prone (on their tummy), they can only lift their head briefly at this ...

11/09/2023

01/24/2023

https://www.hgpediatricphysio.com/post/motor-development-in-infants-and-toddlers

11/18/2021

https://www.hgpediatricphysio.com/post/integrating-retained-primitive-reflexes?fbclid=IwAR2T41jSZPOUrdea0jtSpe71g_K9coT_J8DN9Qr1lMnfLg189bgS4wtDeFs

Primitive reflexes are often tested by your doctor or paediatrician as they represent neurological health. They are controlled by the nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves). Primitive reflexes are important in adapting an infant to it's environment and preparing the infant for higher activit...

10/04/2021

https://www.hgpediatricphysio.com/post/hypotonia-how-can-physiotherapy-help

What is Hypotonia? Hypotonia is deceased muscle tone. Muscle tone is the amount of resistance a muscle gives you in response to stretch. It can demonstrate on it's own (benign congenital hypotonia) or it can be indicative of another condition. Hypotonia is noticed when a child is picked up or held a...

01/14/2021

https://www.hgpediatricphysio.com/post/movement-patterns-and-physiotherapy

Movement or motor patterns are patterns of movement a baby learns starting in infancy. There is a level of neural control needed for this as their brains begin to become "wired" for movement. The movements start off basic and become more complex. They start with learning movements such as reaching,....

08/26/2020

https://www.hgpediatricphysio.com/post/plagiocephaly-and-torticollis-why-does-it-matter

Often if there is a plagiocephaly (flattening at the back of baby's head), there is also a torticollis in the neck, which explains why the flat spot on your baby's head is on one side. By addressing the torticollis, you are addressing the plagiocephaly because it can improve baby's neck range of mot...