Dr. Kruti Raj (PT, MUHS, CPT, CMPT)
Growing Pains vs Juvenile Arthritis: Watch for These Warning Signs
Leg pain in children is common, particularly during periods of physical activity. Some children experience recurring aches in the evening…
Pectus Carinatum In Children: Why Child’s Breastbone Stick Out?
Imagine noticing that your child's chest looks different from other children's. This could be pectus carinatum in children. The breastbone seems…
Sever’s Disease in Children: Know Why Your Child’s Heel Hurt
Heel pain in children who participate in sports is not always caused by an injury. One common explanation is Sever's…
Pediatric Physiotherapy: 10 Signs Your Child May Need It
Parents often wonder whether their child needs physiotherapy, particularly when they notice delayed milestones, frequent falls, poor balance or difficulty…
Osgood-Schlatter Disease in Children: A Painful Bump Below the Knee
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in physically active children and teenagers, particularly during periods of rapid…
Gross Motor Delay vs Fine Motor Delay: How Are They Different?
Is your child taking longer than expected to sit, crawl, stand, walk or climb compared with other children of the…
Persistent Primitive Reflexes in Children: Could They Affect Development?
Primitive reflexes are automatic movements that babies develop before birth or shortly after delivery. They help newborns respond to touch,…
Pectus Excavatum in Children: Is It Affecting Their Heart?
Have you noticed a hollow or dent-like appearance in your child's chest? It may seem like a simple postural difference,…
Difficulty Climbing Stairs in Children: Know What Might Be Wrong
Climbing stairs is an important movement skill that requires more than leg strength. Children need balance, coordination, postural control and…
One Shoulder Blade Sticks Out: What Causes Scapular Winging in Children?
Have you noticed that one of your child's shoulder blades looks more prominent than the other? Perhaps the inner edge…
Muscle Weakness in Children: 9 Causes And Warning Signs
Muscle weakness in children can affect walking, running, climbing stairs, getting up from the floor and participating in everyday play.…
Uneven Shoulders in Children: Could It Be An Early Sign of Scoliosis?
A parent may notice something unusual while helping a child get dressed: one shoulder appears higher, a T-shirt hangs unevenly,…