Tongue Tie

Tongue Tie Tongue Tie, Ankyloglossia, is when an unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue, lingual frenulum, tethers the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. The tethering is present from birth and may restrict the tongue movements. This may cause issues with latching and feeding. It can restrict tongue movements […]

Colic

Colic Infantile Colic is a diagnosis of varying descriptions from the literature, the criteria proposed by Wessel in 1954 is often the benchmark used when considering a diagnosis of colic. Colic was proposed as being excessive crying, or paroxysmal fussing, of at least 3 hours a day, on at least three days a week, for […]

Torticollis, Sternocleidomastoid tumour, Plagiocephaly

Torticollis, Sternocleidomastoid tumour, Plagiocephaly Torticollis (wry neck), sternocleidomastoid (SCM) tumour and Plagiocephaly.   The neck (cervical spine) is very mobile; it side bends, rotates, flexes, extends, lateral shift, and can accommodate for compressive forces.   Sometimes the neck muscles become tight which cause the neck to be held in an asymmetric position rather than in the midline e.g […]

Osteoporosis; bone health

Osteoporosis; bone health Osteoporosis effects bones. Bones are living tissue, porous, consisting of a matrix of collagen and minerals. It is in a continual state of flux i.e remodelling. Most of the adult bone density is fully developed by 17 years and remains strong until into 30’s, at which point the ageing process takes affect […]

Cryotherapy: What are the benefits?

Cryotherapy: What are the benefits? Cryotherapy is whole-body exposure to dry air vapours at sub-zero temperatures which stimulate blood circulation, endocrine system, Immune system and Central Nervous System. Cryotherapy is used to decrease the metabolic output of soft tissue post-exercise, reducing lactic acid (LA) output and inflammation.   The process for this stimulation is constriction […]

Child Development

Child Development “Starting School – Ages and Stages: Child Development theory and practice for children aged 3- 12 years”. by Amanda Connell PhD, MSc(Cog.  Neuropsychol.), MCSP, MISCP.   On January 16th 2016 I attended continuing professional development day in Westport, Mayo. It was attended by a diverse range of other professionals including Physiotherapist, Primary School Teachers, Special Needs […]

Walking: Strain or Pain

Walking: Strain or Pain What happens when you start feeling strain and pain in your feet and legs?Do you push through the pain, rest up on the couch or get treatment?Here are some common causes of pain in the lower extremity below the knee. Shin splints : strain of muscle and its tendinous attachment to […]