Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Nov 13, 20153 min read
Do grommets equal ear plugs?
There is new evidence about the need to keep ears dry for children who have grommets inserted. What are grommets? "Grommets" are middle...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Jun 25, 20155 min read
Participation is the key (the ICF-CY model)
We help babies and children to learn day to day functional activities so they can participate in life at home, school, and in the...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Jun 17, 20152 min read
Facilitating inclusion in swimming lessons for children with specific learning needs
I'm honoured to be presenting a joint lecture for the Australian Physiotherapy Associations's two national groups, Paediatrics and...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Jun 12, 20152 min read
Physiotherapy intensives are coming!
We're excited to be doing physiotherapy intensives again this school holidays. From Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July, we will be...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
May 31, 20153 min read
Equipment to help us participate
Supportive equipment helps us participate Every minute spent in therapy, education, equipment prescription or service coordination is...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
May 23, 20151 min read
New schoolmate app for Victorian schoolkids
The new #schoolmate app helps parents stay in touch with their children's education The app is made for families of children in Victorian...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
May 20, 20152 min read
The new healthy eating pyramid
Nutrition Australia has updated the Heathy Eating Pyramid for the first time in 15 years. If you're like me, you will have grown up with...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Apr 15, 20153 min read
Do we worry about w - sitting?
Why do children use w - sitting? Children who w - sit often do it because it's a stable position, requiring little muscle activity, so...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Mar 15, 20151 min read
When are knock knees normal?
I've had a bunch of familes asking about knock knees, bow legs, in toeing and out toeing. There is definitely quite a wide range of what...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Nov 13, 20142 min read
Are baby walkers helpful?
Baby walkers continue to be sold in toy shops and used in child care centres. However I strongly discourage their use, as does the Royal...
