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Baby A is demonstrating a very typical new walker pattern including: small and fast steps arms up in the air legs in a wide stance... flat feet bum sticking out A successfully turned around a corner however she is still learning to be consistent up on her feet. As her core and legs become stronger , we expect her walking will continue to look more similar to adult walking. She also will have fewer falls and will be able to navigate obstacles in her environment. In this stage of walking, it's also important to consider how the kiddo is getting up and down from walking. Are they squatting and using both legs evenly to stand up? These will be important skills to help A build up the strength to later walk with a mature pattern, run, jump and play ! #milestonemonday #walking #firststeps #learning #growth #development #babies #justforkids #wemakephysiofun #physioforkids #babyphysio

Baby M is taking some of her very first steps (with the added challenge of a water bottle!) Similar to other skills, when babies first start walking it doesn't always look like how we would typically expect! At this stage, babies are doing whatever they can to stay on their feet and it often looks like a waddle Babies are very wobbly and are only able to walk short distances when first learning. It's also common for babies to alternate between crawling and walking for a... period a time. For baby M, her future will include lots and lots of practice! Each time she works on taking independent steps, she will learn more about how her body moves (and the effects of gravity! ) Though there will likely be a few crashes on the way, we expect that week over week, M continues to become more consistent in walking! Walking for babies can be expected to look similar to a mature walking pattern after about 6 months of practice. However, if there is underlying weakness or one-sided dominance, the immature pattern may continue for longer, at which point it would be a good idea to consult a therapist for some guidance and help! #milestonemonday #walking #firststeps #learning #growth #development #babies #justforkids #wemakephysiofun #physioforkids #babyphysio

WE MAKE PHYSIO FUN While the kiddo thinks they're working on Pretending to be a sloth Hanging from a tree ... Trying not to fall into shark-infested water Having fun! The physio knows they are actually working on their Neck strength to keep their chin close to their chest and away from sharks! Core strength, leg and arm strength to hang on for dear life! Vestibular system while swinging over the water! Motor planning to figure out their next move and escape safely! At Kids Physio we are experts at hiding the hard work kiddos need to perform in order to reach their goals within fun games and activities! Our physios love being creative and tailoring every session to the child's interests and needs #kidsphysio #justforkids #wemakephysiofun #pediPT #physiotherapy #workout #fun #exercises #games

When babies are in the 4-6 month range, we start to see much longer spurts of tummy time! Even up to 30 minutes at a time! As babies have been building up neck and arm strength in all the previous months of tummy time, they no longer have to work so hard in this position anymore. When the baby is able to meet their sensory needs including playing with toys , looking at exciting things , bringing their hands to their mouth, they will start to really enjoy tummy time I...n this time period, expect to see many new skills arise in tummy time including: Rolling onto the belly and starting tummy time on their own to explore the environment Pushing on their straight arms into a cobra position Reaching up high to play with taller toys Pivoting on their belly to turn in circles ... and maybe even starting to rock on their hands and knees! With enough practice, this will hopefully turn into a crawl in the near future!!! We recommend practicing on a surface with some traction, such as a play mat or yoga mat. If the room is warm enough, put the baby in a diaper only, as this prevents them from slipping and helps them learn to move! #tummytime#newborn#infant#development#growth#exercise#pediPT#physioforbabies#justforkids#wemakephysiofun

We are SO excited to share that Hamilton Kids Physio is OFFICIALLY OPENING on Monday October 19th !!! After months of hard work, planning, and overcoming many challenges posed by the special times we live in, the special day is FINALLY HERE! We are so happy for Kara @physi.o.kara - an amazing pediatric therapist with so much experience to offer - to start a new adventure with KPG and the families & communities in Hamilton! Kara is very happy to be welcoming kiddos in...to her new FUN and ENGAGING clinic space, and we can't wait to see what the kiddos will get up to in there! It is our mission to provide the care needed for ALL kids to reach their maximum physical potential and 100% recover from injury . We are bringing this to kiddos in the Hamilton area and will continue to provide excellent and quality therapy! Go to our website to book for an in clinic or virtual appointment at Hamilton Kids Physio! and follow Karafor updates ! We hope you’re as excited as we are!!! Tag a friend from Hamilton to let them know the good news! #hamilton #booknow #wemakephysiofun #kidsphysio #hamiltonkidsphysio #pedipt #justforkids #hamiltonmoms #hamiltonkids #physicaltherapy #kidsphysio

It is never too early or late to talk about development! Whether your kiddo is going to kindergarten this year or still a few years away, there are important motor skills to work on for success in school! Shirley - our wonderful physiotherapist and a busy mom of 3 - is hosting a talk on kindergarten readiness! This two part webinar happening on MONDAY Sept 14 & 21 at 8pm (PT) will go in-depth about motor skills expected for kiddos aged 4-6! Check out the Eventbr...ite page for details and to sign up for this FREE event! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kindergarten-readiness-webinar We look forward to seeing everyone there! If you have any questions please DM us!!

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Getting creative? That’s part of the job description! We love this moment captured by a North Van mom of @physio_kiersten taking their session to the sidewalk in front of the clinic. They’re still working to accomplish those important physio goals, while enjoying some fresh air together on a beautiful day... and having FUN of course! . Posted @withregram @mama_waves When your child's physiotherapist applies ALL the safety measures and takes the appointment to the sidewalk! Thank you @kidsphysio

Getting creative? Thats part of the job description! We love this moment captured by a North Van mom of @physio_kiersten taking their session to the sidewalk in front of the clinic. Theyre still working to accomplish those important physio goals, while enjoying some fresh air together on a beautiful day... and having FUN of course! . Posted @withregram @mama_waves When your childs physiotherapist applies ALL the safety measures and takes the appointment to the sidewalk! Thank you @kidsphysio

ca.gofundme.com/f/lucyvandoormaal Lucy is a lovely baby girl who has SMAType I, the most severe type of SMA. This neuromuscular disorder causes Lucys muscles to weaken and atrophy, eventually leading to the loss of voluntary control of her muscles. Babys with SMA Type 1 that go untreated typically dont survive past 18 months of age. Lucy is currently receiving one medication (Spinraza) that can help slow the disease progression, but because of her severe type, she will ...need more help. Luckly, Lucy was just approved for a new gene replacement therapy drug called Zolgensma, which could help save her life. Unfortunately, this drug is not yet covered in Canada and comes with an enormous cost to the family of $3 Million Dollars. The family have started a go fund me campaign and would appreciate greatly any help that we can all provide. If you are unable to donate, perhaps you can help by sharing her story. Thank you on behalf of Lucy and her lovely family! See more

Calling all mamas & dads! Join Kids Physio LIVE, Monday, June 29th at 11am, with physio Sijia who will be talking about Plagiocephaly and Torticollis. what is Toriticollis & Plagiocephaly... signs and symptoms to watch out for how you can prevent it in your newborn how physio can help! Physio Sijia will be answering all of your important questions as we go but we will have a Q&A session at the end too! We cant wait to see you there! . . . . . . #checkingin #healthykids #mama #toddler #wemakephysiofun #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #momsvancouver #yvrmoms #yvrbaby #yvrbabies #event #pedipt #pediatricphysiotherapy #babyphysio #kidsphysio #mom #Plagiocephaly #torticollis

Calling all Mama and Papa bears, do you remember this classic game?? Physio Tasha took a stroll down memory lane while thinking of some fun outdoor games to do with the family. Do you remember intensely eyeing each chair as you walked passed it in musical chairs? Its time to get outdoors and bring back some of the classics! To play Musical Hoops, you can use hoops, old towels laid on the ground or lawn chairs. The Music Master will play music letting the player...(s) know its time to dance and jump around the hoops (theres always one less item then their are players). When they pause the music, jump into the hoop! If you dont make it in, remove a hoop and the music starts again. Last one standing becomes the Music Master! Have fun! #physiotherapy #wemakephysiofun #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #outdooractivities #games #musicalhoops #kidsgames See more

Walking up inclines or hills is a great way to challenge your kiddo's core strength on the playground or even the hills around your neighbourhood! When going upwards on a slope, the body's centre of gravity changes and we must adapt accordingly with our trunk and limbs, and lean forward to maintain our balance. In turn, the core muscles are turned on and working hard! If your kiddo is new at this skill our body is also putting in extra effort against the elevation and gravi...ty with each step, so your child is definitely getting a great workout! Stepping up a hill is also a way to help your child maintain flexibility in the calves and ankles! On an incline, the feet and ankles are positioned in an upward slant, putting the back of the legs on a stretch. This is especially helpful for those tip toe walkers as this exercise helps them stretch their tight calves and bring those heels down. #workout #kidworkouts #physioforkids #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #babyphysio #momsvanbcouver #yvrbaby #yvrbabies #yvrkidst #walking #hills See more

Calling all mamas & dads! Join Kids Physio LIVE, Monday, June 22nd at 11am, with physio Casey! She will be giving you a tour of our North Van clinic and will be showing you what a Kids Physio treatment session might look like.... Plus she has some fun exercises and games you can play at home to help improve core strength, balance, and leg strength! Physio Casey will be answering all of your important questions as we go but we will have a Q&A session at the end too! We cant wait to see you there! . . . . . . #checkingin #healthykids #mama #toddler #wemakephysiofun #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #momsvancouver #yvrmoms #yvrbaby #yvrbabies #event #pedipt #pediatricphysiotherapy #babyphysio #kidsphysio #mom See more

Join Kids Physio LIVE, Friday, June 19th at 3:25pm, with our Founder & CEO Laura Patrick, physio Alyssa, Angus, Casey, and Shirley! This is an amazing opportunity to hear how our team members came to Kids Physio and why they love working here so much! We have a few new positions opening up soon, if you are a new grad or an experienced physio looking to work in pediatrics you dont want to miss this event!... They will be answering all of your important questions as we go but we will have a Q&A session at the end too! We cant wait to see you there! . . . . . . #checkingin #healthykids #mama #toddler #wemakephysiofun #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #momsvancouver #yvrmoms #yvrbaby #yvrbabies #event #pedipt #pediatricphysiotherapy #babyphysio #kidsphysio #recruiting #jobs #newjobs #opportunity See more

Walking up inclines or hills is a great way to challenge your kiddos core strength on the playground or even the hills around your neighbourhood! When going upwards on a slope, the bodys centre of gravity changes and we must adapt accordingly with our trunk and limbs, and lean forward to maintain our balance. In turn, the core muscles are turned on and working hard! If your kiddo is new at this skill our body is also putting in extra effort against the elevation and gravi...ty with each step, so your child is definitely getting a great workout! Stepping up a hill is also a way to help your child maintain flexibility in the calves and ankles! On an incline, the feet and ankles are positioned in an upward slant, putting the back of the legs on a stretch. This is especially helpful for those tip toe walkers as this exercise helps them stretch their tight calves and bring those heels down. #workout #kidworkouts #physioforkids #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #babyphysio #momsvanbcouver #yvrbaby #yvrbabies #yvrkidst #walking #hills See more

Calling all mamas & dads! Join Kids Physio LIVE, Monday, June 15th at 11am, with physio Surekha who will be talking about injuries. the difference types of injuries... stages of healing how your physio can help prevent injuries exercises / activities to help your recovery Physio Surekha will be answering all of your important questions as we go but we will have a Q&A session at the end too! We cant wait to see you there! . . . . . . #checkingin #healthykids #mama #toddler #wemakephysiofun #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #momsvancouver #yvrmoms #yvrbaby #yvrbabies #event #pedipt #pediatricphysiotherapy #babyphysio #kidsphysio #mom See more

Join Kids Physio LIVE, Friday, June 12th at 12:00pm, with physio Maria and Lexy ! This is an opportunity to get to know our physios a bit better while learning about: #howphysiocanhelp what a typical day looks like as a pediatric physio our news procedures for in clinic sessions... tips for kiddos starting back up at sports and exercise to prevent injuries Q&A!! Do you have anything youd like to ask physio Lexy or Maria? DM us your questions today and they will answer them LIVE tomorrow! We cant wait to see you there! . . . . . . #checkingin #healthykids #mama #toddler #wemakephysiofun #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #momsvancouver #yvrmoms #yvrbaby #yvrbabies #event #pedipt #pediatricphysiotherapy #babyphysio #kidsphysio #mom See more

Join physio Silvana & Holly from Safe Beginnings LIVE Wednesday, June 10th at 7:30pm. Silvana is our Cambie Kids Physio Clinic Owner & Holly is Co-Owner of Safe Beginnings First Aid and is a nationally-certified First Aid Instructor and Child Passenger Safety Technician-Instructor (CPST-I). They will be talking about Infant and Toddler Safety and Injury Prevention. Answering your questions and giving you tipson some easy things you can do to prevent injury for your littl...e ones. Q&A!! Do you have any child safety questions? Add your questions to this post or DM us and they will answer them LIVE next Thursday! We cant wait to see you there! . . . . . . #wemakephysiofun #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #momsvancouver #yvrmoms #yvrbaby #yvrbabies #event #pedipt #pediatricphysiotherapy #kidsphysio #satefy See more

We made the conscious choice not to post anything yesterday to make room for BIPOC voices. We are listening, learning and investing time and finances in an effort to be part of the solution. As an organization that prides ourselves on diversity and inclusion, we realize that we have to do better when it comes to race. We are working- with outside support- to curate an implicit bias course + reading list for our employees to educate ourselves on how to be better aspiring allie...s. We have included a link in our bio to a resource bank created by Sarah Sophia Flicker and Alyssa Klein where we can start. We highly recommend you engage with these resources, as well as with original BIPOC content and ideas on instagram, with us so that we can learn together. We are sharing posts by @ohhappydani, a black artist that uses her talent to educate others on how to incite change. Thank you for creating impactful material for us to highlight. #Blacklivesmatter #Indigenouslivesmatter #istandwithyou #letstalkaboutrace #intentionvsimpact @theconsciouskid @hereweeread @thewellcollective @thegreatunlearn @colorofchange @ckyourprivilege @britthawthorne @themoderntherapist @rachel.cargle @themomtrotter @inclusivestorytime @hogans.alley @blackwomeninmotion @blackandembodied

And thats a wrap ...for National Physio Month that is! Thank you for following us along this May to celebrate our amazing physiotherapists! We had so much fun honouring each and every one of them for the incredible work they do to help kiddos succeed, and also hope you enjoyed us sharing behind the scenes of why being a pediatric physio is the best job ever! Our therapists sure are passionate about what they do! #joblove ... This years Physio Month has definitely been one to remember. From fine-tuning Telehealth to make sure it is equally effective and fun as in-person sessions, to providing weekly educational talks to support families and kiddos while we stay at home, and finally to our clinics beginning to re-open our doors while seamlessly incorporating thorough safety standards, KPG is so proud to have worked hard together as a strong team during these tough times. And we couldnt have done it without your support along the way! Happy Physio Month again to all of the amazing therapists in our community. Stayed tune for more awesome shares from KPG, looking forward to seeing some of you in person again and have a wonderful week! See more

Did you know that Physiotherapists are Primary Healthcare Providers? Every amazing therapist at Kids Physio plays an integral role on a childs health care team, and goes above and beyond to advocate for their kiddos! For Physio Month weve asked a few of our therapists to share what they love about being a pediatric physiotherapist, so you can get to know them a bit better! Today wed like to shine the spotlight on physio Lexy! How long have you been a physiothe...rapist? I have been a physio since 2018 but started as a volunteer at kids physio 2017 then a student then a PT ! S/O to my mentor Silvana who was with me through all those stages What is your favorite part about being a pediatric physio? My favourite part about being a paediatric physio other than the witty banter and animal noises (obvious favs) is showing kids what amazing things they are capable of when you give them the tools to succeed and challenge themselves they are unstoppable! I am in constant awe of children and their resilience and positive energy! What is your favorite game you like to play in your sessions? One of my favourite games/exercises to play would have to be anything on the p-nut ball and animal bean bag target throwing! Give thanks to your physio next time you see them online or in person! HAPPY PHYSIO MONTH TO OUR WONDERFUL THERAPISTS! #wemakephysiofun #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapy #pediatricphysio #spotlight #physiospotlight #physiocanhelp #nationalphysiomonth #nationalphysiotherapymonth #physio #physiomonth #celebration See more

Calling all mamas & dads! Join Kids Physio LIVE, Monday, June 1st at 11am, with @physio_alyssa who will be talking about encouraging activity. how we make activities fun and encourage activity in the clinic and over Telehealth ... how weve been encouraging activity while everyone is at home how to encourage activity for different ages at home Physio Alyssa will be answering all of your important questions as we go but we will have a Q&A session at the end too! We cant wait to see you there! . . . . . . #checkingin #healthykids #mama #toddler #wemakephysiofun #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #momsvancouver #yvrmoms #yvrbaby #yvrbabies #event #pedipt #pediatricphysiotherapy #babyphysio #kidsphysio #mom #activity See more

We are so excited to offer our first ever public @embodia course to support clinic owners, sole proprietors or independent contractors who may feel overwhelmed trying to navigate how to safely return to practice in a clinic environment You will have access to the same training that all employees at Kids Physio Group have access to, including: KPGs three phase opening procedures an overview of PPE... sanitization best practices for different materials the client journey communication examples (including graphics and posters) checking in on your mental health ... and so much more! Returning to the clinic during the COVID-19 crisis can be scary. Best practices, recommendations, and even scientific consensuses are changing every day, and that can make it overwhelming to keep up and make fact-based decisions. We hope that this course can give you a little bit of reassurance, and support you in creating your own policies and best practices for returning to practice in your clinic. This is a paid resource available through @Embodias incredible learning platform for practitioners. Use the link in our bio to learn more and access the course. Youre also always welcome to reach out to us directly... were happy to help! See more

Join physio Silvana & Holly from Safe Beginnings LIVE Thursday, June 4th at 7:30pm. Silvana is our Cambie Kids Physio Clinic Owner & Holly is Co-Owner of Safe Beginnings First Aid and is a nationally-certified First Aid Instructor and Child Passenger Safety Technician-Instructor (CPST-I). They will be talking about Infant and Toddler Safety and Injury Prevention. Answering your questions and giving you tipson some easy things you can do to prevent injury for your littl...e ones. Q&A!! Do you have any child safety questions? Add your questions to this post or DM us and they will answer them LIVE next Thursday! We cant wait to see you there! . . . . . . #wemakephysiofun #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #momsvancouver #yvrmoms #yvrbaby #yvrbabies #event #pedipt #pediatricphysiotherapy #kidsphysio #satefy See more

Calling all mamas & dads! Join Kids Physio LIVE on Instagram, Monday, May 25th at 10am, with physio Angus & baby Tilly! Physio Angus will be talking about how babies develop & demonstrating with the help of baby Tilly how you can help with your childs development. ... He will be answering all of your important questions as we go but we will have a Q&A session at the end too! We cant wait to see you there! See more

Calling all ninjas , superheroes and warrior princesses ! This one is for you! Its time to take out those halloween (or everyday) costumes because its time for a ninja obstacle course! Put on your mask, and get ready your ninja feet and voices ! All you need are some streamers or masking tape or ribbon and some tape. Make some criss cross patterns between a narrow space, like a hallway. And cue some Mission Impossible Music! ... Make it a mission by rescuing princesses, animals or pick up all the treasures along the way! These ninjas are maneuvering through high to low levels . They have to coordinate and use different muscles to make their way through the course! If your kiddos are younger, put more slack in the tape. If your kiddos are older, encourage somersaults, army crawls, tuck jumps, etc! #ninja #obstaclecourse #indoorgames #indooractivities #hallwaygames #mission See more

Calling all mamas & dads! Join Kids Physio LIVE on Instagram, Tuesday, May 19th at 11am, with physio Sijia who will be talking about: Idiopathic Toe-Walking... signs & symptoms how physio can help Other walking patterns in children & when to be concerned: Flat feet Intoeing Outtoeing Physio Sijia will be answering all of your important questions as we go but we will have a Q&A session at the end too! We cant wait to see you there! See more

Join @physio_maria, Wednesday, May 13th @12pm to learn about fostering healthy motor milestones in infants! On zoom! Sneak peek of physio Marias talk: what to expect in the first year whats the big deal with tummy time ... toy recommendations to promote development and things to avoid things to watch out for & when to seek referral The South Community Birthing Programme hosts a free Post-partum drop in class that is open to everyone & now theyve gone virtual! Heres the link to access physio Marias Zoom event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87181524261

You may have heard that provinces across Canada have begun announcing their plans for allowing clinics like ours to physically re-open! As excited as we are to see you again, we are being very cautious and putting a lot of time into the new policies and procedures required to do this safely. For that reason, we still recommend virtual visits for most kids. They have been super successful (see our VIRTUAL story highlights to learn more and get a sneak peek into some of ou...r virtual sessions!) and will continue to be the most appropriate option for a lot of families over the coming weeks. Your physiotherapist, or one of our awesome administrators, will be in touch with you soon so you can decide together what is best for your family. Give us a call or email if you have any questions, or if you feel that an in-person session is the best option to support your child in reaching their goals. We always love to hear from you. We miss you and cant WAIT to see you in person again soon! #wemakephysiofun #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapy #pediatricphysio #physiocanhelp #reopening #inclinic #sessions #safety #families See more

Calling all mamas & dads! Join Kids Physio LIVE, Monday, May 11th at 11am, with physio Lexy! To follow up, physio Caseys talk on pediatric pain, physio Lexy will be talking about chronic pain in kids! Acute vs Chronic pain... What is chronic pain Resources to help break the cycle how physio can help Physio Lexy will be answering all of your important questions as we go but we will have a Q&A session at the end too! We cant wait to see you there! . . . . . . #checkingin #healthykids #mama #toddler #wemakephysiofun #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #momsvancouver #yvrmoms #yvrbaby #yvrbabies #event #pedipt #pediatricphysiotherapy #babyphysio #kidsphysio #mom #pediatricpain #chronicpain See more

May is National Physiotherapy Month! All of us at Kids Physio are so grateful to be a part of this amazing profession, where we get to help kiddos reach their maximum potential! We are also so thankful for all the support weve receive from our community in the past weeks as we navigate through new normals and routines of providing care virtually. We may have to stay apart, but our team has come together closer than ever to make sure we continue to offer world class serv...ices to all children! You may not be able to come in to see us in person quite yet, but we are still here to help! For the rest of Physio Month, stay tuned as we share how #physiocanhelp, with live talks from members of our team, posts about our Telehealth sessions and how they are helping our kiddos reach their goals, as well as ideas on how to keep your little ones active at home. Our team will also share what they love most about being a physio! We are so excited to celebrate Physio Month with you! #physiocanhelp #nationalphysiomonth #nationalphysiotherapymonth #kidsphysio #wemakephysiofun #kidsphysiotherapist #babyphysio #support #physio #physiomonth #celebration

Calling all mamas & dads! Join Kids Physio LIVE, Monday, May 4th at 11am, with physio Casey! She will be giving you an intro to pediatric pain (ouch!) and how physio can help. Is it normal for kids to have pain?... Explaining pain to kids Measuring pain in kids What is growing pain? Physio Casey will be answering all of your important questions as we go but we will have a Q&A session at the end too! We cant wait to see you there! . . . . . . #checkingin #healthykids #mama #toddler #wemakephysiofun #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #momsvancouver #yvrmoms #yvrbaby #yvrbabies #event #pedipt #pediatricphysiotherapy #babyphysio #kidsphysio #mom See more

Who misses playgrounds?? With playgrounds and indoor play spaces being closed, a lot of physical skills that our kiddos naturally encountered and developed in has come to a halt Lucky for you, weve got it covered! Here is a way to mimic surfaces that aims to challenge your kiddos balance ... You need a piece of tape/rope or something to mark the floor, and all those stuffies that have finally found its purpose! Just like little C&C here, you can walk forward, or backward, with the goal to rescue all their animal friends from a sinking island! Make sure you stay on the line or else tuna fishies will nibble your toes!! Make it competitive a sibling or adult or use a timer to see if they can beat their own score They wont even know theyre engaging a bunch of body systems, working on coordination, getting stronger and promoting their gross motor skills! What other playground ideas do you want to mimic at home #balance #tandem #toddler #preschool #preschooler #balancebeam #indoorplay #playground See more

Although we have to be apart physically, were here to help support your baby through their motor development virtually! Its been amazing to be able to support our new parents even when our physical clinics are closed! We are here to support you with: Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) Torticollis (a preference to turn head to one side)... Motor milestone delays Atypical movement patterns and more! To help ensure you have access to physiotherapy for your baby even during these times, our physios are offering telehealth sessions for babies ! These sessions allow you to get started treating (or preventing!) your babys concerns from the safety of your home in order to reduce the risk of long term effects due to delaying treatment. During these sessions, the physio will assess the babys movement in multiple positions with your assistance (and the help of their favourite toys ). Using a baby doll, photos or videos, the physio will then prescribe exercises specific to your babys concerns to get them on track! #physiotherapy #babies #wemakephysiofun #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #instababies #telehealth #virtualappointments See more

Yesterday @physio_alyssa went LIVE to talk about Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). In case you missed it heres some information to help you understand DCD and how it manifests in children. Have you thought: My son doesnt want to go outside at recess, can he keep up with his friends? Ive been trying to teach my daughter to jump rope for weeks and she just cant seem to get it... I have two kids and the younger one seems to be stronger/ faster/ better at sports than the older one We hear this every single day and its AMAZING how much seeing a physiotherapist can help these kids gain confidence and learn skills in a different way so they can finally keep up with their peers (and siblings) Thank you for joining us yesterday! DM us if you have anymore questions! #physiotherapy #babies #movement #kneeling #wemakephysiofun #vancouverphysio #kidsphysio #kidsphysiotherapists #instababies #DCD #developmentalcoordinationdisorder #running #jumping #biking #playing See more