Common conditions requiring Physiotherapy
Neck Pain and Headaches
Increased reliance on smart phones, tablets and laptops are resulting in children being affected from symptoms such as:
- Pain in the base of your head
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Stiff neck joints
- Restricted neck movements
Back Pain
Back pain can be caused due to many reasons such as a heavy back pack, bad posture and can result in symptoms such as:
- Pain in your lower back
- Pain with sitting
- Pain when sitting to standing;
- Unable to sit for prolonged time periods
Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are common in children and can cause symptoms such as:
- Shoulder pain
- Knee after running;
- Pain in your ankle after an ankle sprain
- Pain in your elbow when playing tennis or golf;
Growing pains:
Children who are active or going through a growth spurt can be in pain due to
- Osgood slater’s disease which causes knee pain or
- Server’s disease which causes ankle pain
Receiving the right advice and treatment can mean children can continue to remain active and participate in sports they enjoy
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can be caused due to various reasons. Symptoms can include:
- Pain around your shoulder
- Difficulty lifting your arm up
- Pain between the shoulder blades
Knee Pain
Knee pain can be caused due to trauma or a sporting injury. It can also be caused due to a growth spurt.
Symptoms can include:
- Pain inside your knee joint
- Feelings of weakness when climbing stairs
- Feeling like your knee gives way at times without warning
Fractures
Trauma or a fall from a height is the most common cause of fractures.
Symptoms can include:
- Unable to put weight on your leg
- Swelling
- Pain in the affected area
Meet the team:
If your child requires Physiotherapy services, contact Physiotherapy Professionals Parramatta today. Contact us on 0479 080 800 or via email on [email protected].
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