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Cerebral palsy affects people in different ways some people experience minor motor skill problems, while others may be totally physically dependent

Around 95 per cent of babies born with developmental dysplasia of the hip can be successfully treated.

Common physical disabilities and the issues relating to having a disability – find information on diagnosis, treatment and disability services.

Speech pathologists help people who have problems with communication and swallowing.

A dry mouth is a symptom of an underlying problem, rather than a disease in itself.

For children diagnosed with a disability, getting the support they need as early as possible will give them the best chance of minimising the long-term effects of the disability.

An orthopaedic surgeon specialises in diagnosing, treating, preventing and rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, both surgically and non-surgically.

Many quadriplegics could live more independent lives with a highly specialised operation called tendon transfer surgery.

Sometimes premature labour can be delayed to increase a baby's chance of survival.

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth, usually during sleep.