Babies4 min read
Torticollis and flat head shape: what parents need to know
Why some babies prefer looking one way, how it links to flat head shape, and the simple things that help.
Parent guides
Honest, jargon-free answers to the questions parents ask us most, written to reassure first. None of it replaces seeing your child in person, and every guide says clearly when it's time to ask for help.
Free to download, print and share. Every guide is available as a branded PDF, for families and for schools, nurseries, GP surgeries and anyone who supports children.
Babies4 min read
The tummy time survival guide (for babies who hate it)
Why tummy time matters for strength and head shape, how much is enough at each stage, and honest, practical tactics for babies who protest loudly.
Toddlers4 min read
Late walkers: when is late too late?
Most children walk between 10 and 18 months. What's within the range of normal, and what deserves a closer look.
Babies3 min read
Bottom shufflers: the scoot that skips crawling
Some babies scoot on their bottoms instead of crawling, often walking later as a result. Usually charming, harmless and runs in families; here's what to know.
Children4 min read
Toe walking: cute habit or something more?
Lots of toddlers walk on tiptoes for a while. Most grow out of it on their own, but some need physiotherapy help; here's how to tell the difference.
Children3 min read
W-sitting: should you actually worry?
The sitting position that launched a thousand worried Facebook posts, explained honestly: when it's fine, when it's worth a look, and what the evidence says.
All ages4 min read
Bendy kids: understanding joint hypermobility
Extra-flexible joints are common in children. When bendiness is a party trick, when it causes aches, and how strength helps.
Children4 min read
Growing pains: real, common, and manageable
Achy legs at bedtime are common between three and twelve. What growing pains are, what they are not, and red flags.
Children4 min read
Heel pain in sporty kids: Sever's disease explained
The commonest cause of heel pain in active 8-to-14-year-olds, and how to keep them in the game while it settles.
All ages5 min read
Milestones: the wide range of normal (and when to check)
Rolling, sitting, crawling, walking: the honest ranges, why comparison is the thief of joy, and the signs that do deserve a look.
Babies5 min read
Flat head shape (plagiocephaly) and helmets: what actually helps
Why flat spots develop, what repositioning and physiotherapy can do, and an honest look at helmet therapy.
Children5 min read
"Clumsy" child? Understanding developmental coordination disorder (DCD)
Why some children trip, drop things and struggle with PE more than their friends, what DCD is, and how support helps.
Children4 min read
Flat feet and in-toeing: the shapes most children grow out of
Flat-looking feet and toes that point inward are extremely common in young children. When it's part of normal development, and when it's worth a check.
All ages5 min read
EHCPs explained for parents: what they are and how physiotherapy fits in
A plain-English guide to Education, Health and Care plans: what they cover, how the process works, and where a physiotherapy report fits in.
These guides are general information, not medical advice for your child. If you are worried, speak to your GP or health visitor, or book an assessment with us.