By Beatriz Orallo
A Functional and Intersystemic Perspective from TMPI
The diaphragm is much more than a respiratory muscle. In pediatric physiotherapy, this supermuscle holds a central... read more →
By Beatriz OralloInternational Professor of Pediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy.
An Approach from Pediatric Physiotherapy
The nose is much more than an aesthetic appendage: it is a multifunctional organ... read more →
Let me tell you the 4 reasons why your manual technique didn’t work and how to prevent them. Manual techniques are an essential part of treatment in physiotherapy. They’re not... read more →
👁️ Headache and oculomotor function: the forgotten link in clinical assessment Headaches are a common complaint—not only in adults, but also in teenagers and even older children. Although they're often... read more →
Introduction I remember a case that surprised me. Years ago, I treated a teenage girl with back problems who also suffered from constipation. The thoracolumbar area showed a rigid kyphosis,... read more →
We all assume that lower limb length discrepancy (LLD) matters for the body’s alignment and usually leads to compensations.But it turns out—those compensations aren’t always what we think.A recent... read more →
A new approach from the analysis of dynamic stability
Gwerder et al. (2025) have just published a study that opens up many connections: "Assessing dynamic stability in children... read more →
Let me make this clear. Pediatric physiotherapy should broaden its perspective beyond just the musculoskeletal system. It’s becoming increasingly evident that children’s motor, emotional, and cognitive development cannot be understood... read more →
Let me walk you through the differences so you can improve your diagnosiswith a surprise at the end The differences between idiopathic toe walking (ITW) and neurological toe walking (such as... read more →
The curse of pediatric physiotherapists and doctors Toe walking, present in around 15% of the population (studies show 12% and others 20%), seems to drive clinicians crazy. But it’s even... read more →