Information for parents and Carers

For parents and carers: APCP has produced a number of information leaflets on a range of conditions and topics commonly referred to children's physiotherapists for advice and support. The leaflets have been written by qualified paediatric physiotherapists after an initial review of literature and where there is a lack of evidence, a consensus of expert opinion is agreed, correct at time of publication.

For health professionals: These leaflets are freely available and intended for distribution to parents and carers. APCP is therefore happy for any physiotherapist or other healthcare professional / healthcare organisation to download and print these leaflets for distribution in clinical practice. APCP also allows uploading of these leaflets to other website servers to facilitate distribution to families.

If you do not wish to print these yourself or would like a more professional finish, we have used a couple of online printers previously. You can try Doxzoo or Doxdirect but there are many online printers who will perform this task.

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  • Parent and Carer Leaflet - Hypermobility and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder

    What is Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder?

    Hypermobility refers to increased movement at a joint. Hyper means ‘more’ and mobility means ‘movement’. Ligaments offer stability to joints. In hypermobility, ligaments are lax and joints have more flexibility. It is not an illness or a disease, just the

  • Parent and Carer Leaflets - Postural Management

    What is Posture?
    ‘Posture’ is the position in which someone holds their body when lying, sitting or standing.
    Some children have difficulty with moving, changing position, sitting, standing or walking on their own. This may affect their muscles, joints and posture.
    This can include shortened muscles

  • Parent and Carer Leaflet - Head Turning Preference and Plagiocephaly

    APCP Information – Head Turning Preference and Plagiocephaly Information for parents and carers

    This leaflet has been produced by the APCP committee after a review of literature and where there is a lack of evidence, a consensus
    of expert opinion is agreed, correct at time of publication. For

  • Parent Leaflets - Positional Talipes

    Information for Parents and Carers.

    This leaflet has been produced after an initial review of literature and where there is a lack of evidence, a consensus of expert opinion is agreed, correct at time of publication.

    This leaflet is freely available and intended for distribution to parents.  APCP

  • Parent and Carer Leaflet - Standing Frames

    Parent Leaflet - Standing Frames - 'Standing is part of everyday life and your child is no different’

    Why stand?

    Many carers and parents of children who are unable to stand ask this question. There are many advantages of standing from an early age.

    Some children need support for a short time and

  • Parent and Carer Leaflet - Baby-walkers – Are they necessary?

    Information for parents and carers.

    Physiotherapists and other Health Professionals DO NOT recommend the use of baby-walkers.

    This leaflet has been produced after an initial review of literature and where there is a lack of evidence, a consensus of expert opinion is agreed, correct at time of

  • Parent and Carer Leaflet - Lying to Sitting

    Promoting Physical Development: Lying and Sitting

    All babies develop at different rates. The activities suggested in this leaflet will be useful for you to practice with your child to help them learn to sit up from lying.  Whilst you are working with your physiotherapist, they will help make these

  • Parent Leaflet - Osgood Schlatters

    What is Osgood Schlatter / Traction Apophysitis 

    Osgood Schlatter is a term used to describe pain, in an area just below the knee on the lower leg. This can also be called a ‘traction apophysitis’. It affects 1 in 10 young people and is often related to growing and being active. Having pain in this

  • Parent Leaflet - Flat Feet

    Flat feet are a common condition where the arch of the foot appears to be absent or reduced when standing.

    In children, the arch may appear when they sit down, bend their big toe backward or stand on their tiptoes. This indicates a ‘flexible’ flat foot.

    It's normal for children to have flat feet

  • Parent Leaflet - Intoeing Gait

    Intoeing is common during growth, where some children’s feet point inward when they walk. This is known as Intoeing. It is common in children and may affect both feet or just one.

    This leaflet has been produced after an initial review of literature and where there is a lack of evidence, a consensus