Archives: Patient Information Leaflets
Symptomatic hypermobility
Your child may have more movement in their joints than normal. They have very flexible joints and softer ligaments. A hypermobile child may take longer to crawl, walk and run, […]
In-toeing
What is in-toeing? Some childrenās feet turn inwards when they stand and walk. It’s known as in-toeing or āpigeon toedā and is very common in young children. It’s one of […]
Flexible flat feet
What are flexible flat feet? Most feet have an arch on the inside of the foot. Some children have flexible flat feet, also known as fallen arches or pes planus. […]
Curly toes
What are curly toes? They’re when the third, fourth and fifth toe curl under on one or both feet because the tendons are too tight. Curly toes are quite common […]
Bow legs and knock knees
What are bow legs? This happens when there’s a gap between your childās knees and ankles when they stand with their feet together. It’s normal in children aged under 2 […]
How to help a child tie their shoelaces
Some children may struggle when they learn how to tie their own shoelaces. We have put together a series of tips, activities and strategies which may help. Activities and tips […]
How to tie shoelaces
Follow our visual guide on how to tie shoelaces. You can also download the guide by following the link on the right. How to tie shoelaces – a step-by-step guide […]
How to cut your child’s nails
Some children can not tolerate nail cutting. This can make it a stressful task for them, their parents or carers. Children may dislike: the sound of the clippers having short […]
How to shave your legs
Find out how to shave your legs with our visual guide. You can also download this guide by following the link on the right. How to shave your legs – […]
How to shave your face
Follow our visual guide on how to shave your face. You can also download this guide by following the link on the right. How to shave your face – a […]