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25.01.2022 A lovely story for a Monday about a silver lining to the current COVID pandemic. Great to see positive outcomes from telehealth in assisting families to access therapy and programs. https://www.smh.com.au//for-children-with-disabilities-the

25.01.2022 Another day in ISO is just another day to work on gross motor skills

25.01.2022 As we approach our first birthday as a service, I thought what better time than now to re-introduce myself. I am Kimberley Attard, and I am the Director and Principal Physiotherapist at Move Play Grow Physiotherapy. I am passionate about helping families and children to achieve their goals, and sharing in the highs and lows with them as they grow. This gives me immense personal and professional satisfaction. I have been a Physiotherapist for over 12 years, having graduated fr...om a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Exercise Science in 2007. My expertise includes working with children with neurological conditions and complex developmental delays, including Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury, Down Syndrome, Autism and Global Developmental Delay. I am also highly skilled at gait assessment, orthotic prescription, and complex equipment prescription. I have previously worked at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Monash Children’s Hospital, the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, and more recently within Special Developmental Schools in Victoria. I love making therapy fun and goal - focussed. See more

24.01.2022 One of my favourite pieces of equipment currently is the $10 balance cushion from Kmart. It has so many different uses. Today weve used it to add an extra challenge to throwing and catching practice. #paediatricphysiotherapy #grossmotorskills

24.01.2022 Updated information from the NDIS for NDIS participants. https://www.ndis.gov.au//participan/your-health-and-safety

24.01.2022 I highly recommend these webinars for up to date allied health information during COVID-19 to any followers of this page who are allied health professionals and business owners. Tomorrow, 2:30pm via the link below. https://publish.viostream.com/app/s-nh9bx5f

23.01.2022 So much joy reading this journey of one of my former clients. Love seeing her progress and achievements. Thanks to Viva Life Pilates and Fitness, and to her family for allowing me to share her story. One of the families I will never forget and so grateful to have been part of your journey. Amazing work Sofia and the team at Viva Life, particularly you Karen who has helped Sofia achieve so much.

23.01.2022 So interesting to see the results of RCHs latest health poll conducted during COVID-19. 31% of families delayed their childs necessary health care and 50% of children were less physically active. Exercise (within 5km of home) and healthcare remain one of the 4 reason to leave home. If you are concerned still about accessing healthcare taking advantage of telehealth is a great option.

23.01.2022 Move Play Grow Physiotherapy bookings are open for Term 1 2021. Sessions resume from Tuesday 19th January after a well-deserved break for therapists and families. Get in touch today to book for 2021 and let us help your child achieve their goals. #paediatricphysiotherapy #grossmotorskills #choosephysio #inclusion

22.01.2022 All set for a day of telehealth appointments here in Victoria. The digital games and movement cards are getting a great work out. Thanks KIDSPT for the movement cards! #choosephysio #grossmotorskills #paediatricphysiotherapy #staysafe #stayhome

21.01.2022 Another great article relating to communicating with a mask

21.01.2022 So heartwarming to see this story on sunrise this morning, highlighting the importance of early intervention in helping children to achieve their goals, and the important role that the NDIS plays in allowing this to happen.

19.01.2022 Balloon Tennis Balloon tennis is a great way to work on hand eye co-ordination with children, and a smash proof, safer and easier alternative to using a tennis ball for younger children. This is also a good indoor activity option for rainy days.

19.01.2022 Today is Red Nose Day, a day to raise awareness about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI).In Australia, 9 children die suddenly and unexpectedly every day. Thats over 3000 infants and young children per year. The link below has more information about SIDs and SUDI and some environmental changes that can help to prevent SUDI.

18.01.2022 Yes we need more of this

17.01.2022 ~ Low Muscle Tone ~ Perhaps one of the most common caseloads we work with here at Move Play Grow Physiotherapy is children with low muscle tone. Muscle tone is the amount of tension in our muscles (or the resistance of our muscles to movement).... Children with low muscle tone appear more floppy, also known as hypotonia. Many children with low muscle tone have gross motor development delays, and difficulty maintaining good posture, they also tire quite easily. Our physiotherapist’s can assess your child’s muscle tone and offer strategies and therapy to maximise muscle tone, and assist with gross motor development. We can also assist with referring on to investigate the cause of the low muscle tone, however often the low muscle tone is idiopathic. For more information on low muscle tone read here https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Low_muscle_tone/

16.01.2022 A beautiful day in #iso in Melbourne to enjoy an outdoor obstacle course at home. Thanks Kmart Australia for all this fun equipment used to make our obstacle course today. Coordination, balance, counting, colour recognition and loads of FUN

14.01.2022 I love finding fun ideas to keep kids active, particularly during #iso. YouTube has a huge variety of exercise ideas you and your children can follow along with at home. This one is perfect for any Avengers fans out there. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uYi1kyMeFHQ

14.01.2022 Today I was lucky enough to spend some time at Northern Kids Therapy Service and meet with the Director Talia Pulis and her team. Such a fantastic new clinic located in Mill Park. Thanks to Love Bites Cookie Co. for the amazing cookies to gift to Talia and her team.

14.01.2022 Find out how to keep your child healthy and active. The 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (birth 5 years) have been developed as a guide to help shape a childs daily activities to best support healthy growth and development. Find out more about the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines https://www1.health.gov.au//health-pubhlth-strateg-phys-ac

11.01.2022 We’ve got some exciting news to share with you soon....

10.01.2022 Key word signs can play a big role in helping to support those you are working with or caring for during lockdown and when wearing a mask. Try asking someone today how are you in KWS.

09.01.2022 Gator Golf Another fun way to challenge and develop hand eye coordination and introduce sports skills. Another fun activity for the kids in ISO, that can be used both indoor and outdoors. We got ours from Kmart Australia.

09.01.2022 Hi, I’m Felicity Wood. I am an experienced paediatric physiotherapist passionate about helping children reach their full potential. I qualified as a Physiotherapist through completing a bachelor of Exercise Science at The Australian Catholic University and a Master of Physiotherapy at The University of Canberra. I have since gone on to complete a further Master of Physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne. ... I have worked in the public health system for over 10 years, with over 7 years being at The Royal Children’s Hospital. I have experience working with a wide range of neurological, respiratory and orthopaedic conditions. I love combining my knowledge and experience while making therapy fun and goal focussed.

08.01.2022 Happy 150th birthday to the Royal Childrens Hospital! The Royal Childrens Hospital has played a big role in my life as a staff member for many years and more recently as a parent whose baby required 2 emergency airway surgeries at RCH resulting in 2 ICU admissions. How grateful I am to have access to the best health care in the world. Thankyou to all the amazing staff at RCH for the impact you make on lives everyday.

08.01.2022 Some light research reading for a Saturday.... researchers and clinical experts have produced the first clinical guidelines in Australia to improve the rehabilitation of children who have a stroke. Each year up to 600 Australian children suffer a stroke, and more than half experience long term disabilities affecting physical functioning, communication, learning and social behaviour. The guidelines cover motor and sensory function, pain management, nutrition, speech and language, recreation and leisure activities and education. https://journals.sagepub.com/d/pdf/10.1177/1747493020941279

08.01.2022 Its R U OK day today and I love, love, love this page of related key word signs by Key Word Sign Australia and Scope! Its a strange and scary time around the world right now and its even more important than ever to check in with each other...

06.01.2022 Another day of telehealth sessions in Victoria! Getting lots of use out of these Kmart Australia exercise dice today! Loads of fun, and a great way to mix up exercises.

05.01.2022 We had a big day of online shopping delivery today! Lots of goodies to use in therapy sessions. My absolute fav is these squigz by Fatbraintoys from Sensory Oasis for Kids. A fun way to develop fine motor skills..... Ill use these as part of gross motor activities too!

05.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of Speech Pathology Week, a week to raise awareness about communication difficulties and the challenges those with communication difficulties face. There are 1.2 million Australians with communication disabilities, and most of these are invisible. Speech Pathologists play an important role everyday to help people communicate with confidence. I am so grateful for all the amazing speechies I get the opportunity to work alongside to help our clients reach their goals

04.01.2022 Standing balance made FUN! Rather than just standing on one leg and counting to 10, heres a fun idea to try with your child. Another great activity to keep them occupied during ISO and challenge their balance skills.

04.01.2022 The link below provides updated DHHS recommendations for the PPE requirements of healthcare workers, including allied health staff during COVID-19. https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/personal-protective-equipment-p

04.01.2022 Absolutely loving this list of links to activities suitable for teens and young adults to keep active during isolation and stage 4 restrictions. Check it out today to find ways to keep active. https://www.sports.org.au/stay-active

04.01.2022 Something heartwarming for your Monday. Growing up on the Gold Coast and being strongly involved in Surf Lifesaving as a child and an adult, I am so happy to see this inclusive nippers program, developed by a Gold Coast physio. https://www.facebook.com/WeAreGCSocial/videos/307300907029073/?vh=e&extid=8fNmhowmkHaF77Fd

04.01.2022 More important information for families with a child with a NDIS plan.

04.01.2022 Today is International Day of People with Disability - a day to celebrate the achievements and wonderful contribution of the 4.4million Australians with disability.

03.01.2022 Another new favourite piece of equipment to join our already extensive collection of therapy games arrived today the Joey jump. Such a fun way to work on balance and co-ordination at the same time. This one is from The Therapy Store and is already being put to great use in ISO.

03.01.2022 A great read with some helpful tips and considerations regarding communication whilst wearing a mask

03.01.2022 Great work Tommy Hilfiger coming on board as the first designer range of adaptable clothing.

02.01.2022 At Move Play Grow we will continue during stage 3 restrictions to provide both face to face and telehealth sessions for our clients. Telehealth sessions are strongly encouraged, so please chat to your therapist to discuss changing to this option if able. We have already been wearing type 1 medical face masks as per DHHS guidelines for health care providers and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. We are also asking family members present in the room for home based sessions to also wear masks to further reduce the risks to your family, our family and our community. All families are requested to complete the COVID-19 health screen that is emailed to you 24 hours prior to your booked session. #paediatricphysiotherapy #choosephysio #stayhome #wearamask #weareinthistogether

02.01.2022 Are you looking for activities and ideas to keep your kids entertained at home over school holidays and during current restrictions? The Victoria Together webpage has lots of great ideas and online programs to access. Check it out below: https://www.together.vic.gov.au/school-holidays-activities

02.01.2022 Today is World Prematurity Day. A global awareness day highlighting the premature birth of 15million babies worldwide each year. At Move Play Grow we are so lucky to work with so many families of children born prematurely and help them to achieve their goals what true miracles these children are and we love seeing everything you achieve

02.01.2022 Loving these activity cards created by a fellow paediatric physiotherapist. I used mine today in an outdoor session with a client and they were very successful and loads of fun! Another great activity idea for your children during ISO.

02.01.2022 Important information regarding options for families of children with disabilities during stage 4 restrictions https://www.eciavic.org.au//options-for-families-of-childr

01.01.2022 Loving this core strength board game from Physical Activity & Motor Development for Kids by Pink Oatmeal. A fun way to keep kids motivated to work on core strengthening exercises

01.01.2022 Why stand?? Standing has a number of clinical benefits to children: - it enables kids to interact eye-eye with their peers - improves wellbeing, alertness and sleep patterns... - improves respiration and voice control - aids digestion and bowel and bladder function - facilitates the formation of the hip joint in early development - stretches muscles, preventing contractures - maintains bone density and reduces risk of fractures - improves skin integrity See more