Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are both illnesses that are caused by the Coxsackie virus. Herpangina causes ulcers at the back of the mouth. Hand, foot and mouth disease causes blisters on any combination of the hands, feet and the mouth.
Metatarsus adductus occurs when the outside border of the foot curves inwards. Learn more about why this happens and stretches and exercises that may help to straighten the foot.
Positional clubfoot is a condition that can affect one or both feet of newborn babies. Learn more about why this happens and stretches and exercises to help treat clubfoot.
Positional calcaneovalgus is a condition that can affect one or both of a baby's feet. Find out more about this condition and learn some gentle stretches and exercises that can help to resolve it.
Find out what makes a good running shoe and how to find the right fit for your child.
Yoga can be a helpful way to reduce stress, stretch and relax. Learn about the benefits of yoga and poses you can do both at home and at the hospital.
Read about motor development in the first six months of a baby's life. Milestones such as head control, sitting up and rolling over are discussed.
Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they do home, school, work, and leisure activities in their own way.
Learn about other complications that can occur as a result of diabetes including neuropathy, foot problems, heart disease and stroke.
Discover some tips to help your child learn fundamental movement skills.
Clubfoot is a condition that affects the lower leg, ankle and foot. Learn about the main treatments available for clubfoot, including casting, minor surgery and bracing, as well as how to care for your child as they go through treatment.
CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation).
Clubfoot is a malformation of the foot present at birth that causes the foot to be turned inward and downward. Learn about how it is treated with the boots and bar orthosis, and how to take care of your child.
A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.
X-ray images are the most common tool used to assess scoliosis. Find out how X-rays provide images for tracking the growth and development of scoliosis.
Regular exercise has many benefits and is important for young people with enthesitis. Learn exercises to improve your strength and flexibility.
Learn about different conditions that affect the foot, ankle and toes, and how to manage them. Also, find information about emailing or attaching photos for referrals of the feet, ankles, toes or of the lower limb.
Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.
Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.
CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation). Along with hands-on CPR training, this information can help save your baby's life.
An in-depth look at what is involved in a neurological exam as part of the medical diagnosis of a childhood brain tumour.
May is Celiac Awareness Month. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and how gluten affects people with celiac disease.
Learn stretches and strengthening exercises and about proper shoes to help your child if they walk on their toes beyond three years of age.
Your child needs to take the medicine called fluorouracil. This information sheet explains what fluorouracil does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
