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Faye Stanley, Children’s Physiotherapist, Pitter Patter Clinic, Saint Helens (2025)

22/10/2024

✨ DID YOU KNOW? ✨

I don’t just treat little ones who are struggling with their physical milestones! As a children’s physiotherapist, I treat all children - usually up to 16 years old!

Lots of children do have pain, either following an injury, or most commonly - due to growth! The most common places children complain of pain are knees, hips and lower back. Despite what some health professionals might say - they’re not just ‘growing pains’, and physiotherapy can help!

Here’s some lovely reviews from parents (and children!) who I’ve helped recently ✨

01/09/2024

I love reviews like this!!

Charlie came to me as he was struggling to keep up with his friends - he was upset that he couldn’t run as fast and that he would fall over regularly.

Charlie has worked so hard in therapy sessions, and at home 💪🏼 Well done Charlie ✨

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02/07/2024

Did you know...

⚡️Most cases of knee pain in children are related to a congenital (present from birth), or a growth related pathology.
⚡️In the adolescent growth spurt, the legs grow the fastest!
⚡️ Most of the growth in the adolescent growth spurt comes from the bottom of the thigh bone (the femur) and top of the lower leg bone (the tibia) - these bones make up the knee joint!

⚡️So it’s not surprising that we see lots of teenagers (and younger children) with knee pain, as this rapid growth also impacts the muscles surrounding the knee. This can make their normal activities and hobbies more difficult, and painful! 💥

There is good news though! Physiotherapy can help!
If your child is struggling with knee pain get in touch to discuss it further!

22/05/2024

Reviews left from parents like this one, are the reason I love doing what I do! ✨

Thank you so much to every single one of you that takes the time to leave a review, it really does mean so much 🤍

20/02/2024

Thank you so much to Vito’s mum for leaving such a lovely review 🥹

This *job* (it doesn’t feel like work!) is an absolute pleasure, and is so, so rewarding 🤍

25/01/2024

K I N E S I O T A P E

Kinesio-taping is based on the theories by Dr Kenzo Kase, who developed the use of flexible tape for the treatment of sports injuries. Esther De Ru then developed these principles for the use of taping in paediatrics. Way back in 2014 (👵🏻) I trained with the guru herself, Esther, and since then have used taping in my physiotherapy treatment of children and babies.

There are SO many benefits to taping, some of them being listed above. It is extremely versatile and can be used as part of the physiotherapy management for a huge range of conditions seen in babies and young children, including neurological conditions (cerebral palsy), torticollis, and joint and muscle problems.

Recently I have used taping to help:
💥 improve the function and awareness of wrist and hand in a little one with cerebral palsy (hemiplegia)
💥 with pain relief for a teenager with anterior knee pain
💥 activate specific muscles to improve posture in a child experiencing pain due to poor posture.

It’s really important to remember though, that children are not mini adults, and the principles of taping in children are very different to those used in adult practice. I would always recommend seeking advice and support from a professional trained in paediatric taping for your little one (and maybe not following ‘tutorials’ on YouTube 😅)

25/01/2024

K I N E S I O T A P E

Kinesio-taping is based on the theories by Dr Kenzo Kase, who developed the use of flexible tape for the treatment of sports injuries. Esther De Ru then developed these principles for the use of taping in paediatrics. Way back in 2014 (👵🏻) I trained with the guru herself, Esther, and since then have used taping in my physiotherapy treatment of children and babies.

There are SO many benefits to taping, some of them being listed above. It is extremely versatile and can be used as part of the physiotherapy management for a huge range of conditions seen in babies and young children, including neurological conditions (cerebral palsy), torticollis, and joint and muscle problems.

Recently I have used taping to help:
💥 improve the function and awareness of wrist and hand in a little one with cerebral palsy (hemiplegia)
💥 with pain relief for a teenager with anterior knee pain
💥 activate specific muscles to improve posture in a child experiencing pain due to poor posture.

It’s really important to remember though, that children are not mini adults, and the principles of taping in children are very different to those used in adult practice. I would always recommend seeking advice and support from a professional trained in paediatric taping for your little one (and maybe not following ‘tutorials’ on YouTube 😅).

14/01/2024

✨ CRAWLING ✨

Why is it SO important?

🧠 In a nutshell, it supports the development of the many skills which are the foundation for future learning, movement patterns, and neurological development.

🧠 The benefits of crawling goes way beyond the first few years of life!

Swipe to read more about the benefits of crawling ✨

07/01/2024

So I’m going to start this by saying I AM NOT A TONGUE TIE EXPERT, and there is SO MUCH more to say on this subject than a) I am knowledgeable enough about and b) will fit in this little space! But, what I have seen more and more in clinical practice is babies with or who have had tongue ties struggling with the development of their physical skills, and ultimately coming to see me because of delayed rolling, crawling, sitting etc.

💭 Why?
Oral restrictions (tongue ties) can cause tension throughout the whole body - because the tongue is connected to fascia that goes all the way to the toes! This tight fascia affects the way in which the body (and muscles!) can function.

💭 What does this mean?
A VERY common picture is that babies with tongue ties and tension HATE tummy time. Have you ever tried lying on your tummy, with a tight, probably painful neck, and lift it up against gravity?! Add torticollis into the mix too (difficulty in turning their head both ways) … you get the picture! 💥

This hatred of tummy time usually then results in an inability to roll - babies generally roll from front to back first so if they don’t spend time on their tummy then rolling ain’t gonna happen! ❌

So it’s easy to see how these babies end up not achieving their physical skills when expected!

💭 What can you do?
See an expert! As said earlier I am definitely not an expert (but have learnt SO much! I’m fortunate to work alongside some amazing, knowledgeable professionals who can help with all things tongue tie and tension related! The first step is addressing these issues, whilst having an awareness of the role physiotherapy can play too.

There is so much more to talk about on this subject …. Maybe for another day - my brain is fried just thinking about it 😅

Check out these experts for concerns relating to tongue ties / tension:
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03/01/2024

💭 Why would a baby need physiotherapy?! 💭

The list above are just a few reasons why little people may benefit from seeing a physiotherapist - it’s not an exhaustive list, there’s many more!

It’s important to remember that babies and children are not ‘small adults’ so it’s always recommended to choose an appropriately trained, children’s physiotherapist ✨

21/12/2023

What is Severs Disease?

Most causes of heel pain in children is caused by severs disease (not actually a disease!), also known as calcaneal apophysitis.

Although not ‘curable’, physiotherapy can help by teaching appropriate exercises, and providing advice and education on how it can be managed 💫

18/12/2023

When does jumping happen?
🐸 Jumping develops once your toddler is walking, going up and down stairs (with help), climbing on and off furniture and beginning to run. This is usually between 2-3 years old (and varies lots between all children!)

Why is jumping important?
🐸 It strengthens muscles
🐸Promotes bone strength
🐸 Develops motor planning and sequencing
🐸 Improves balance
🐸 It’s a great, fun form of physical exercise!

When to seek help?
🐸 If you’re child is nearing 3 years old and isn’t able to jump, falls frequently, or hasn’t progressed from only using one foot to jump off, then it may be beneficial to seek further support!

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