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Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease

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.

Foot and ankle: Positional clubfoot

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.

Metatarsus adductus

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.

Foot and ankle: Positional calcaneovalgus

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.

Foot and ankle: How to buy good running shoes for your child

Find out what makes a good running shoe and how to find the right fit for your child.

Fungal infections of the scalp, skin or nails

Yoga and cancer

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.

Enhancing movement skills in your child

Discover some tips to help your child learn fundamental movement skills.

Other late effects of diabetes

Learn about other complications that can occur as a result of diabetes including neuropathy, foot problems, heart disease and stroke.

Foot and ankle: Treatment of idiopathic clubfoot

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.

Motor development: The first six months

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.

Living with hand and upper limb conditions: Embracing Our Differences

Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they do home, school, work, and leisure activities in their own way.

Foot and ankle: Clubfoot - Treatment with a boots and bar orthosis

Clubfoot is when the foot is turned in at an angle because of problems in the bones and muscles of the feet and ankles. Learn about how it is treated with the boots and bar orthosis, and how to take care of your child.

CPR in a child (from age 1 to puberty)

CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation).

Second-hand smoke

Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.

Exercises for enthesitis and arthritis

Regular exercise has many benefits and is important for young people with enthesitis. Learn exercises to improve your strength and flexibility.

Congenital hand anomaly (hand difference)

A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.

Performing school, work, and computer-based activities with arm and hand differences

Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they perform school, work, and computer-based work in their own way.

X-rays for scoliosis

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.

CPR in a baby (0 to 12 months): First aid

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.

Fluorouracil for Injection

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.

Yoga for muscle strengthening

These strength building poses for all ages help to develop stronger muscles while continuing to stretch stiff and sore muscles and joints.

Foot and ankle: Footwear and orthotics for JIA

Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.

Brain tumours and neurological examinations

An in-depth look at what is involved in a neurological exam as part of the medical diagnosis of a childhood brain tumour.