Auckland Children's Physiotherapy

30/03/2026

🏉❄️ Supporting our Junior East Coast Bays Rugby Team ❄️🏉

We’re proud to donate **instant ice packs** to help keep our junior players safe on the rugby field. Quick access to cold therapy can make a big difference in the first moments after a knock, strain, or flare-up during games and training.

Applying cold early can:
• Reduce pain
• Limit swelling and inflammation
• Slow minor bleeding in soft tissue
• Help kids return to play safely (when appropriate)

Ice is helpful for:
✅ Bumps and bruises
✅ Muscle strains
✅ Ligament sprains
✅ Impact injuries
✅ Flare-ups of growth-related conditions like **Sever’s (heel pain)** and **Osgood-Schlatter (knee pain)**

# # # Growth-related conditions in junior rugby

**Sever’s (heel pain)**
Common in active kids during growth spurts. Ice after activity can help calm inflammation at the heel.

**Osgood-Schlatter (knee pain below kneecap)**
Often worsens with running and jumping. Ice after games/training can reduce pain and swelling.

🧊 Activate pack and wrap in cloth/towel (avoid direct skin contact)
🧊 Apply for **15–20 minutes**
🧊 Remove for at least 20 minutes before reapplying
🧊 Use after activity or immediately after a knock
🧊 Stop if skin becomes very red, numb, or painful

Ice helps **manage symptoms**, but it doesn’t fix the cause. If pain:
• lasts more than a few days
• causes limping
• keeps returning
• involves swelling or reduced movement

➡️ It’s best to have your child assessed by a healthcare professional.

We’re proud to support our young athletes and help parents feel confident managing those sideline bumps and growth pains. Stay safe, play hard, and keep enjoying the game! 💙🏉❄️

18/03/2026

Plagiocephaly support is a 24‑hour routine.⏳
Helping babies rest reclined but on their rounder side during feeds is a simple way to reduce pressure on the flatter area and support more balanced head‑shape development.🍼

16/03/2026

We are seeing great progress in these early days post ACL reconstruction due to his determination.🥇

At our children's physio clinic, kids can complete their entire ACL rehab journey (prehab to post surgical rehab) in a space designed just for them, with support that keeps them moving safely and confidently from day one.

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11/03/2026

New wear on the opposite side = new movement patterns!

With increased neck range and more time spent playing and sleeping on the opposite side, we start to see a shift in the wear pattern of baby’s hair. This change shows they’re taking weight more evenly and exploring both sides, which supports a more rounded, symmetrical head shape over time.

05/03/2026

NETBALL PREVENTION PROGRAM - get in early to build strength and high level balance to help prevent ankle and knee injuries this season. This program is great for children who have had a few injuries and niggles playing last season or are wanting to ensure they are playing at their best. The program will provide injury prevention and perforce skills that they can continue to utilise over the season.

All attendees will receive a netball strength and conditioning program at the end of their second class with personalised feedback on areas that will improve their performance.

Classes are run by experienced paediatric physiotherapists who understand the importance of netball fundamentals and injury prevention.

Book now to secure your spot as we will limit class sizes.

04/03/2026

Got a toe‑walking child who’s old enough to try roller skating?

Skating is a playful way to help load the heel, give the sensory system the input it’s craving, and build the muscles that support a more balanced walking pattern.

If you’re in Auckland, check out a local skate park or head to an indoor rink for an easy start (with skates available to hire).

27/02/2026

26/02/2026

Many of us naturally bottle‑feed using our preferred hand, which means their head often ends up resting on the same side every time. Over weeks this gentle weight of their head on your arm can contribute to flattening on one side. By simply switching sides during feeds, you help your little one build more symmetrical movement patterns and support a rounded head shape as they grow.

23/02/2026

Early arrival, big milestones ahead!

We know most moderate to late preterm (32 -36 week old infants) enter this world following a similar journey to term born infants but often require a little more focused attention.

A top‑to‑toe developmental assessment with practical ideas can help guide their journey and help them keep ahead of the game.

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16/02/2026

Is your little one finding sitting tricky to master?

Our senior Paediatric Physiotherapist, Louise, is here to help.
Join our Strong Sitters Play Group — a supportive, play‑based session focused on the skills babies need to build sitting strength, balance, and confidence. This class is ideal for babies that are showing interest in sitting.

📍 Takapuna Clinic
🗓 3rd March
⏰ 9.30 am
⏳ 30‑minute class
💲 $50 per session

Spaces are limited — book now to support your little sitter’s next milestone. info@aucklandchildrensphysio.co.nz

12/02/2026

Some children just don’t like water. And while hydration can’t be completely replaced, there are other ways to help keep them topped up in this hot weather. Hydration is vital for daily functioning and sport and for my constipated kids, it’s an absolute must.
Alongside encouraging regular sips, you can also boost hydration through water‑rich vegetables and fruits. Many veggies are naturally high in water like cucumber, lettuce, celery, tomatoes, cabbage, broccoli, and even carrots. These can be easy additions to lunchboxes or snacks and give kids a little extra hydration support throughout the day.

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10/02/2026

Kids need regular sips throughout the school day to keep their gut happy and things moving comfortably. But between friends, play, and busy classrooms, drinking water often slips their mind.
A simple trick that helps:
👉 Use a clear drink bottle with time‑markers so they can see their progress through the day.
👉 Encourage small sips at each break rather than “catching up” after school.
👉 Check their bottle when they get home — it’s an easy way to spot patterns.
Healthy hydration = happier tummies, better focus, and more comfortable poos.

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