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Flat Heads... #3 To Helmet or Not?
Flat Heads... #3 To Helmet or Not?

What about Helmets?

One fairly common treatment option for head shape concerns are custom-made ‘remodelling’ helmets. It is not uncommon for parents to be very anxious about the prospect of this treatment and often parents arrive at therapy to report that their main goal is to avoid ‘needing’ a helmet.

Flat Heads... #2 Simple Steps for Improvement!
Flat Heads... #2 Simple Steps for Improvement!

Things a Parent Can Do At Home!

The best approach to managing or avoid a flat spot is to correct the reason it developed in the first place. Changing positioning and a baby’s movement patterns is the most effective early treatment of this condition

Flat Heads... #1. Ask The Right Questions!
Flat Heads... #1. Ask The Right Questions!

Start Here… Basic Definitions and Quesitons to Ask!

Any significant asymmetry in a baby’s head shape (where one side is very different to the other) should be considered a firm reason to look more closely and work out why that shape may have developed.

Last Steps to Walking
Last Steps to Walking

How to help your baby from almost there to walking there!

We have recently talked about ‘cruising’ and its value as an often overlooked infant motor skill.

Not Yet Walking?...Cruise Baby Cruise. 
Not Yet Walking?...Cruise Baby Cruise. 

Roll, sit, stand, walk... that’s the normal sequence right?

Well that’s the basic version yes, but perhaps there is another key skill to include in that list... ‘cruising’!

Is your baby about to 'skip' a milestone? Beware the 'Milestone Trap'!
Is your baby about to 'skip' a milestone? Beware the 'Milestone Trap'!

Is it a problem if your baby learns to walk before they have learnt to crawl? Is there something odd about your baby or is it something odd about ‘milestones’?

Why to refer a child/family to a Physio? (and why not!)
Why to refer a child/family to a Physio? (and why not!)

The Movement Team offer a specific Paediatric Physiotherapy service, it is rarely obvious though when and why a baby or child should see a Physio. Below are some basic and general guidelines. We are also very happy to take questions, jump on the phone or chat in clinic to help you understand when we might be able to help and we we aren't the best people to see!

3 Simple Tips to Help A Baby Learn to Crawl
3 Simple Tips to Help A Baby Learn to Crawl

3 simple tips to help a baby learn to crawl!

 

This week’s blog is a chance to share a few simple but very effective ideas on how to help a baby progress to crawling. 

How to Best Help a ‘Clumsy’ Child!
How to Best Help a ‘Clumsy’ Child!

I actually don’t like the word ‘clumsy’. ‘Clumsy’ is not a definitive thing. As a label ‘clumsy’ only gives us negative information… and not even useful negative information! As a label it doesn’t help us improve; it doesn’t motivate us to be better; all it does is tell us we are not good at something.


W-sitting? Don't stress, read this...
W-sitting? Don't stress, read this...

So if the old wives tales are to be believed, W-sitting might be a sure sign of anything from future arthritic hips to flat feet. The truth though is a little less exact.


Infant Milestones: Worth stressing about?
Infant Milestones: Worth stressing about?

Especially in the first two years, parents are very often on the receiving end of the ‘how are they?’ and ‘are they doing x yet?’ double. Instead of x, insert any key milestone or achievement. Are they rolling yet? Are they sitting yet? Are they talking, crawling, eating, smiling, walking, or drawing yet?

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Yanek has had a busy weekend away working with the Brisbane Roar Women’s squad. A perk of working with sports teams is some of the spots you get to visit. Check out the Sydney skies!
When possible, injury prevention is better than injury rehabilitation! In order to help you kick start your summer fitness goals, The Movement Team is offering personalised training with Jarrod, our Exercise Physiologist, to provide tailored exercise from a university qualified allied health professional. Understand the path from where you are to where to want to be; personalise your program to your abilities and goals; and benefit from the knowledge and team work of The Movement Team!
Suited and booted for what looks like a beautiful weekend ahead. Do it in style like our superstar service dog Tilly @whiskeyswish
We love it when our client’s achieve their goals! Achieving meaningful change is not often simple and sometimes it takes a number of health professionals working together to best assist this to happen. We love working with other local health professionals, but we also love having other professions in our team. So while most of our team are Physiotherapists, not all are! Jarrod is our resident Exercise Physiologist and an absolutely key member of our team. Exercise Physiology is a university trained profession that specialises in ‘clinical exercise prescription’ for people with a range of health backgrounds. Jarrod works with clients in individual or small group settings to assess, plan and implement individualised exercise and training for whatever your goal is from whatever your current ability allows. At The Movement Team all of our programs are aimed build your ability, strength and confidence to get you away from us and moving, playing and enjoying more! If you are uncertain how we might be able to help, or who in our team to see… please just ask.
The Movement Team was created to provide Physiotherapists with all the space and support they needed to achieve truly client centred results. A supportive workplace with a great team was part of that vision from the start. Yanek is Co-Director of The Movement Team. Yanek’s path through Physiotherapy prior to The Movement Team has included working in the UK with Tottenham Hotspurs in the English Premier League, working in complex military rehabilitation and working in a number of private practice settings in Australia and the UK. This experience has been integral in the way our team has developed and our internal ethos which drives us to develop into the best clinician’s we can. Yanek’s strong interest and skill set around healthy athlete development has driven his continued work the Samford Rangers Football Club and now also to his role as Physiotherapist for the Brisbane Roar with the W-League Squad. ** If considering commenting on this post, please note that as nationally registered Physiotherapists, we will need to delete comments that specifically mention your clinical condition, outcomes or compare the clinical skills of this therapist or business to another. Feel free to comment on our customer service, clinic facilities, smiles or awesome hair styles (e.g. Yanek), however we are not able to allow the use of testimonials. #brisbanephysio #themovementteam
At The Movement Team we know that working hard to be better is a team game. We are very proud of our team and are sharing a little information about each of our team members. Nathan came to The Movement Team after great experiences working in both the UK and Australia in a range of private sports and musculoskeletal clinics. Nathan fit right into our team and as someone who also thinks deeply about why we do what we do, his insights, skills, and experience are very highly valued! Nathan has worked widely with Rugby League teams including locally for Wests and has supported training camps and tournaments with the U/18 QLD Rugby League team. Nathan's experience in helping people manage their rehabilitation also comes from a personal experience of returning from injury to play sport at a national level. ** If considering commenting on this post, please note that as nationally registered Physiotherapists, we will need to delete comments that specifically mention your clinical condition, outcomes or compare the clinical skills of this therapist or business to another. Feel free to comment on our customer service, clinic facilities, smiles or awesome hair styles (e.g. Yanek), however we are not able to allow the use of testimonials.
The Movement Team focuses on providing the best possible service our team can to all who would benefit from Physiotherapy. This includes families with babies and children with a Paediatric Physiotherapy service. Tim is Co-Director of The Movement Team and brings a unique combination of clinical abilities and leadership skills to our team. Tim’s appointments are exclusively for families with babies and children. Tim has worked with children across the full breadth of the Physiotherapy profession in private and public hospitals, disability, education and community services and private clinics. His paediatric expertise, post graduate study in Paediatric Neurological Rehabilitation and additional roles in public health leadership add great value to our team. Tim is a strong believer in empowering parents to better understand and help their children outside of Physiotherapy sessions and enjoys working with all ages; from infants learning to move for the first time, to young athletes looking to reduce injury risk and improve performance! ** If considering commenting on this post, please note that as nationally registered Physiotherapists, we will need to delete comments that specifically mention your clinical condition, outcomes or compare the clinical skills of this therapist or business to another. Feel free to comment on our customer service, clinic facilities, smiles or awesome hair styles (e.g. Yanek), however we are not able to allow the use of testimonials.
As Physiotherapists, we know that having great colleagues around us improves our ability to reflect, learn, seek support and improve. We are sharing a bit of information about each of our team members….have you met Jasleigh? Jas is well known in local circles for her work with Samford Rangers as the Lead Physiotherapist. Jasleigh’s history with sporting team’s includes 5 years working with the Gold Coast Suns as both a Sports Trainer and Physiotherapist. Few would realise the scope of Jas’ clinical skills though as she has translated her exposure to the sporting world to practical and client focused skills which contribute greatly to our team. From attending client’s surgery’s, to thinking deeply about client goals and outcomes, to joining in on a workout that Yan or Chari has ‘intensely’ programmed…Jas is a key member of our team. There is a high likelihood that Jas will be soon studying a Masters of Sports/Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy so we are looking forward to learning more from her and she learns more herself! ** If considering commenting on this post, please note that as nationally registered Physiotherapists, we will need to delete comments that specifically mention your clinical condition, outcomes or compare the clinical skills of this therapist or business to another. Feel free to comment on our customer service, clinic facilities, smiles or awesome hair styles (e.g. Yanek), however we are not able to allow the use of testimonials.
We are The Movement Team because we know that ‘team’ is more important than our ‘clinic’, or our ‘equipment’, or our rugby rivalries (just). Chari was our first Physiotherapy team member and truely has a incredible range of professional experience and skills. Chari joined TMT soon after we opened as she searched for a team whose approach to Physiotherapy and customer care aligned with her own low-nonsense, evidence based, and strength focused approach. We are grateful each day that she has traveled from the south side to share her wealth of clinical experience with our team and clients! Chari has a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy, teaches the next generation of Physiotherapy students as a clinical educator at UQ, has worked and travelled with numerous sporting team’s including the Australian University Rugby7s Women’s Team, and was a member of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Medical Team. In our team Chari has lead the development of our Strong Mums and Strong Girls programs which are designed to use evidence based methods to reduce injury risk and improve people’s ability to achieve their own goals. ** If considering commenting on this post, please note that as nationally registered Physiotherapists, we will need to delete comments that specifically mention your clinical condition, outcomes or compare the clinical skills of this therapist or business to another. Feel free to comment on our customer service, clinic facilities, smiles or awesome hair styles (e.g. Yanek), however we are not able to allow the use of testimonials.
It’s been a really hectic time at The Movement Team in the past few months. You may have noticed that our social media posts have become a little less frequent and you would have seen that it’s been hard to book in with our team, particularly Yanek. We are really happy to say it’s all been for good reason. Yanek has been working with the Brisbane Roar and we are pumped to let everyone know he will be the Lead physio for the upcoming Westfield W League Squad this year. Yanek is really excited to be part of the squad and you can catch him this Sunday at Suncorp Stadium as the girls take on Perth Glory in Round 1.
Lads who Lift. The Gun Flex Version 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 It’s serious business. Well mostly the lads are lifting, dancing (Mainly Jarrod attempting Fornite dances) and learning how to use a gym with confidence in a supported and positive atmosphere. For us getting strong isn’t just physical, it’s about helping your mates and understanding strength comes from within and being part of a group.
Things we like at TMT - Pink Shorts - People doing great work Luckily for us TMT client Anthony “Chooka” Whyte has both of these! (Pink is your colour @chooka14) Congrats on your Rookie of The Year award 🥇for your Rugby League Umpiring work. Considering Chook is 15 and has undergone bilateral shoulder surgeries this year, we are stoked to see you hit this great achievement 🥇👍🏾🤘🏿💪🏼