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Physiotherapy for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Physiotherapy can help with pain, weakness, limited range of motion, and reduced physical ability. Learn how a physiotherapist can help your child or teenager with JIA management.

Physical activity and intestinal failure

Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have intestinal failure.

Physical and sensory effects after brain tumour treatment

Important information on the physical and sensory effects that your child may experience following brain tumour treatment.

Physical activity and mental health: Overview

Regular physical activity can benefit your physical and mental health. Learn about how routine exercise can improve your strength, focus and mood.

Self-efficacy in children

​​Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.

Physical activity for children with congenital heart disease

Learn about the impact of that a child's heart condition may have on their physical abilities.

Moving on: Working when you have had cancer

Read about some points to consider as a cancer survivor entering the workforce, including what you should tell your employer and where to look for career advice.

Consequences of pain

Read about the long-term consequences of pain on a child, the importance of a child's pain management. A discussion of pain myths is included.

Effects of brain tumours and treatment on the adrenal glands

Read about the potential impact of a brain tumour diagnosis or its treatment on the function of the adrenal glands and how this can affect your child.

Brain tumours and self-image

Find out how your child's self-esteem may be affected by changes in appearance resulting from brain tumour treatment.

Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)

Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) is a syndrome in athletes of any gender and ability caused by consistently not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of their daily physical activity and training. RED-S is not an eating disorder but can put your child at risk for developing an eating disorder.

Cognitive side effects of radiation

For some people, radiation can affect memory and ability to think, learn and concentrate. These are known as cognitive side effects. Find out who gets cognitive side effects, how you will know if you have cognitive side effects and the effects of these changes.

What is stress?

Learn about stress and how it affects the body. Also learn the differences between good stress and bad stress.

Epilepsy and physical health

Read about physical health difficulties that may arise in a child with epilepsy, and how to help. Physical health concerns can be discussed with a treatment team.

Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeing

Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.

Risks of opioids for sickle cell disease

Opioids are powerful medications that can have risks of physical dependence, tolerance and addiction even if taken exactly as prescribed and without any side effects. Learn about these risks and how to work with your child's health-care team to prevent overdose.

Risks of opioids

Opioids are powerful medications that can have risks of physical dependence, tolerance and addiction even if you take them exactly as prescribed and without any side effects. Learn about these risks and how to work with your health-care team to prevent overdose.

Physical activity: Guidelines for children and teens

Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.

Physiotherapy and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Scoliosis: What to expect in adulthood

Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.

Late effects of cancer treatment

Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.

Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)

Learn about RED-S, a syndrome caused by not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of daily physical activity.

Physical activity and sport post lung transplant

Learn about the important role physical activity plays in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a lung transplant.

Physical activity and sport post heart transplant

Find out why physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a heart transplant.

Exercise and movement after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn the types of exercises your child can do while in the hospital, after the blood and marrow transplant (BMT).