Halifax Kids Physio

Several of our scouts in the city have spoken and said the playground is soggy and wet. With ongoing showers 🌧️ and risk of thundershowers this morning, we are going to postpone today's playdate until a better weather day!

Stay cozy and dry today, friends! And we'll look forward to seeing you next time instead.

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June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day - it’s not just a time to honour the history, heritage, strength, and wisdom of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across this land we call Canada, but also a reminder to continue to recognize, celebrate, and deepen our learning and understanding about the cultures, voices, experiences, and outstanding contributions of Indigenous peoples.

🧡 Learn about Indigenous experiences, voices, histories, and their amazing contributions: www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs.html

🧡 Learn about National Indigenous History Month: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tfpswUBezM

🧡 Learn a few greetings in an Indigenous language: www.firstvoices.com

🧡 Watch a movie by an Indigenous director: www.nfb.ca/playlist/indigenous-cinema-classroom-ages-611

🧡 Refamiliarize yourself with : www.jordansprinciplehubbc.ca

🧡 Attend an event that celebrates Indigenous communities near you: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/list-events.html



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🚨Webinar alert 🚨
Join physio Lindsey Coughlan on May 28th at 430pm to learn about baby head shape and how to help with head shape at home!! 👶🏼

Sign up at the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baby-head-shape-information-session-with-halifax-kids-physio-tickets-906160148397

🌟 HAPPY NATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY MONTH! 🌟

All of us at Kids Physio are grateful to be a part of an amazing profession, where we get to help kiddos of all ages and abilities reach their maximum physical potential while having FUN! 🤗

This month, we celebrate each and every single one of our therapists for being kind, passionate, and going above and beyond for every child and family that walk through the doors at our clinics. We’re also shining the spotlight on how Kids Physio gives back to the community and how each of our physios flourishes into becoming leaders!

We have exciting content planned throughout the month that will demonstrate how Kids Physio gives back to the community, what our physios love about working at our clinics, and more!

Stay tuned for an exciting month ahead with us! 🙌

🎉✨ Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day in style by rocking mismatched or vibrant socks! 🧦💖

This year, we’re on a mission to surrounding Down syndrome.

Did you know? Roughly 1 in 800 babies will be born with Down syndrome, which is a genetic condition where a person carries an extra copy of chromosome 21 🌈👶

Here at Kids Physio Group, we are passionate about supporting these incredible children. Through tailored physiotherapy, we can unlock a world of possibilities! 🚀🌟 From achieving gross motor skills to improving core stability, endurance, balance and strength, we’re here to support every step of their journey. 💪💃

Let’s give a big shoutout to the Canadian Down Syndrome Society and everyone celebrating World Down Syndrome Day today! 🇨🇦🌍 Together, we can create a more inclusive world!

We love to support dancers in their endeavours and getting them back to what they love as quickly and safely as possible! We are wishing this particular team a spectacular trip to NYC later this spring!

Dedicated to moving mental health forward in Canada, promotes awareness and action with a strategy built on 4 key pillars: Fighting the stigma, improving access to care, supporting world-class research, and leading by example in workplace mental health.

How can you support someone you know who is suffering?

🟢 Be kind
🟢 Educate yourself on the signs and symptoms
🟢 Pay attention to the language you use
🟢 Listen carefully and with intent
🟢 Begin a helpful conversation to address concerns

Mental health affects everyone, including kids and teens — there is no such thing as health without mental health!

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Be sure to get your physio appointments in over the holidays 🎅🎄❄️

We have a good amount of availability over the holiday break for those last minute appointments, some clinicians are even extending their hours! ‼️⏰

Take a break from last minute gift shopping and bring your little helpers into the clinic for some fun! We will work on those exercise programs and might even encorporate some holiday themed games! 🧸🌟


We hope to see you soon and happy holidays! 🎉🥳

We come together to honour our veterans, past and present, on this special Remembrance Day.

Let's all take a moment to remember and appreciate the heroes who've made our world a better place.
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Physios Sam and Lindsey took a trip to Sydney this weekend to present at the annual TAPHE conference.

They met with Physical Education teachers from all over the province to advocate for and educate about the role of physiotherapy in school-aged children. There are so many of us working hard toward the collective goal of healthy and active kids in NS schools!

Lindsey was an excellent tour guide.. the major highlight was obviously the world's largest fiddle!

We were happy to catch the tail end of Cape Breton's famous fall colours.

Squatting to Play is an important milestone that can be observed once your little one has gained a bit more balance ⚖️ and strength 💪🏼 in a standing position!
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This important skill is a great way to work on:
▫️Maintaining hip, knee and ankle range of motion
▫️Strengthening the muscles of the legs and hips, especially quads as they move in and out of their squat!
▫️Strengthening core/trunk muscles
▫️Working on balance and trunk stability
▫️Fine-tuning motor control, etc.
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At first, your child may require a surface for support while squatting to play (e.g. holding onto a couch with one hand). As they learn to master this skill, you will start noticing them squatting to play in the middle of the room.
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💡 Placing smaller toys on the ground is a great way to encourage your little one to bend their knees and play into a deep squat position! Some of our favourite toys to place on the ground include:
📚 Books
⚽️ Small balls and bean bag animals
🔹 Blocks and shape puzzles, etc.
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Try squatting to play with your little one! It has great benefits for adults too! Can you still maintain a deep squat?

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Kids Physio clinics across Canada are so excited to let you know about the KPG Blood Drive that is open NOW until December 31, 2023! This initiative is open to all, and the goal is to encourage all eligible participants to make a blood donation, and raise as much money as we can for Blood Canada.

Make sure to check your eligibility to donate, and find the link to join the KPG team through the link in our bio!

Nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting is a commonly seen paediatric pelvic health concern!
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There are 2️⃣ type of enuresis:
🚽Primary nocturnal enuresis: children over the age of 5-6 who never had a dry night.
🚽 Secondary nocturnal enuresis is when a child is able to have dry nights for at least 6 months, but starts bedwetting again.
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What might cause bedwetting?
🧻 Family history (genetics)
🧻 Slow development of brain-bladder control
🧻 Smaller than expected bladder capacity
🧻 Excess urine production while asleep
🧻 Sleep disorders
🧻 Constipation
🧻 Stress/big life changes!
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Here are a couple strategies to try to help your child with bed wetting concerns:
💧 Reduce the amount of fluids your child drinks 1-2 hours before bed
💧Create a schedule for bathroom use (changing toilet habits) throughout the day
💧 Use a bed wetting alarm
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Talk to a paediatric pelvic health physiotherapist for more information about how to help your child eliminate bedwetting!



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Dottie had so much fun at the Halifax event this afternoon! We enjoyed seeing all the epic costumes!

A wonderful time to start thinking about your Halloween setup! Is there a way for all kids to get to the treats you’ll give out? Do you have some non-food items on hand?

This was definitely a fun event for everyone who attended! Thanks so much for having us 👻🎃🦇!

Client Spotlight! 📣

Meet “A”! 🌟 After getting injured this summer A has worked very hard to regain some confidence with weight-bearing and improving her range of motion. 💃

We are so happy to say that she has successfully completed her treatment plan and is back to her confident active self! We had so much fun working on new skills and regaining some old ones with you, A.

Thanks for playing with us and congratulations! 🎉

Let’s talk about… Concussion Baseline Testing! 🧠

As the fall and winter sports are upon us, Kids Physio Group would like to encourage all athletes at risk of concussion to book in for a concussion baseline test!

When a child has a concussion, we work hard with them and their family to get them back to normal. But what is normal and why is it important? 🤔

One of the toughest factors of treating concussions is that often children will feel "fine" (be symptom free) before their brains and bodies have actually recovered. The risk of going back to sport at this stage is that another concussion could occur before full recovery has happened which could result in a more serious injury.

A Baseline Test looks at how your child moves and thinks in a very standardized way, it establishes their "normal". When making the decision on whether or not it's safe for your child to resume sports we can compare their recovery to their healthy baseline to clearly see if they've recovered or not. Plain and simple it eliminates any guesswork on whether your child is going to be safe. 👍

Please reach out to us if you are interested in booking your child in for a baseline test or would like more information! ℹ️ We also do these for full teams, so we can do group sessions if interested!

Thank you !!

2 Days left to sign up !! 🩰🤸‍♂️

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🩰🤸‍♂️ Join us for an exclusive Physiotherapy Talk for Dancers and Gymnasts! 🩰🤸‍♂️

Are you a dancer or gymnast looking to stay at the top of your game, injury-free? Look no further! Join us for an insightful discussion on common injuries, treatment, rehabilitation, and pre/post-season support tailored just for you.

🌟 Date: October 4th, 2023
🕒 Time: 7 PM
📍 Location: Virtual

Here's what you can expect:

🚑 Common Injuries: Learn about the most prevalent injuries in the world of dance and gymnastics and how to prevent them.

💪 Treatment and Rehab: Discover effective strategies to heal and recover, so you can get back to doing what you love faster.

🌈 Pre/Post-Season Support: Get expert guidance on how to prepare your body for the upcoming season and how to maintain peak performance throughout.

Our featured physiotherapists have years of experience working with dancers and gymnasts. We can't wait to share our knowledge with you to help you thrive in your chosen discipline.

Don't miss this opportunity to take your dance and gymnastics journey to the next level! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this talk is for you.

📣 Reserve your spot today by copying the link below! Limited seats available, so act fast! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancegymnastics-talk-tickets-721257429387?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡🧡

Today, we stand together in remembrance and reflection on the journey towards healing and understanding. As we commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we also recognize Orange Shirt Day. 🧡 This day holds immense significance as we remember and honour the Indigenous children who were affected by the residential school system.

🌱 At KidsPhysio, we believe in fostering a world of empathy, education, and unity. That means reflecting on what we contribute individually and as a community, to contribute to the reconciliation process.

🟠 To continue your own learning, consider visiting: canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.
🟠 To learn more about how to have this conversation with your children, visit: https://www.kidthink.ca/national-indigenous-peoples-day-talking-to-our-children/
🟠 The Network for Aboriginal Mental Health Research’s online database has a comprehensive list of existing mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention programs for Indigenous Peoples in Canada: http://www.namhr.ca/mental-health-programs.
🟠 The Hope for Wellness Help Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counselling and crisis intervention for Indigenous Peoples. Call toll-free at 1-855-242-3310.

There’s a few spots left in our September baby group! 🍼🐣

Join us in the clinic for a free playgroup and an opportunity to ask physiotherapists questions about your baby’s development, age- appropriate milestones, tips to get your little one moving, and more. 👣🤱🏽

We hope to see you and your little ones there 👋🏼

RSVP on the link I’m the bio!

🌟 Empowering Kids: Managing Pain with Care & Strength! 🌈

During International Pain Awareness Month, Kids Physio is here to support our young warriors in managing chronic pain with courage, positivity, and FUN. 💪

We're here cheering you on every step of the way. 💖




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🩰🤸‍♂️ Join us for an exclusive Physiotherapy Talk for Dancers and Gymnasts! 🩰🤸‍♂️

Are you a dancer or gymnast looking to stay at the top of your game, injury-free? Look no further! Join us for an insightful discussion on common injuries, treatment, rehabilitation, and pre/post-season support tailored just for you.

🌟 Date: October 4th, 2023
🕒 Time: 7 PM
📍 Location: Virtual

Here's what you can expect:

🚑 Common Injuries: Learn about the most prevalent injuries in the world of dance and gymnastics and how to prevent them.

💪 Treatment and Rehab: Discover effective strategies to heal and recover, so you can get back to doing what you love faster.

🌈 Pre/Post-Season Support: Get expert guidance on how to prepare your body for the upcoming season and how to maintain peak performance throughout.

Our featured physiotherapists have years of experience working with dancers and gymnasts. We can't wait to share our knowledge with you to help you thrive in your chosen discipline.

Don't miss this opportunity to take your dance and gymnastics journey to the next level! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this talk is for you.

📣 Reserve your spot today by copying the link below! Limited seats available, so act fast! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancegymnastics-talk-tickets-721257429387?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Today we're chatting about BABYWEARING:
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Babywearing has tons of benefits including but not limited to:
👶🏻 Time spent off the back of the head!
👶🏼 Helps promote healthy hip development when positioned appropriately. Looking for hips to be in an ‘M’ position, with their thighs spread wide and wrapped around the parent/guardian, knees slightly higher than bum, and thighs well supported.
👶🏽 Sensory development and regulation - vestibular input, proprioceptive input, and more!
👶🏾 Bonding with parent/guardian
👶🏿 Allows parent/guardian to be hands-free while carrying babe for a little bit! Hello hot coffee (best in a sealed mug for no spills on baby), shopping, playing with other children, reading a book, you name it!
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A great acronym to remember when babywearing is TICKS:
T - tight
I - in view at all times 👀
C - close enough to kiss 💋
K - keep chin off chest (baby’s chin off their own chest)
S - supported back (wearer and baby)
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A couple of other things to keep in mind:
▫️ Newborns need their heads to be well supported.
▫️ Encourage a flexed position for newborns - think elbows, hips, and knees.
▫️ Don’t forget about the ‘M’ position for their hips.
▫️ Choose a carrier that is comfortable for you to wear too! ▫️ Baby should be kept close to you with weight evenly distributed.

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1-Week to go until our second annual Student Skills Night! 🤩

Read below for more details and be sure to RSVP. We are excited to see you soon!
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Kids Physio Group - Halifax is thrilled to invite you to our second annual Studen Skills Night!

Physio students, recent graduates, and any physiotherapists interested in learning more about pediatrics will have the opportunity to learn from our KPG team about pediatric skills such as baby handling 👶, gross motor development 🏃, MSK injuries 🦴, and more, all while learning how we make physio FUN! 🙌

There will be opportunities to ask experienced pediatric physiotherapists questions during a Q&A panel, network with other attendees, win a prize raffle and snacks will be provided!

🌟 Hosts: Halifax Kids Physio team
🌟 Location: 5-102 Chain Lake Dr (in Bayers Lake)
🌟 Date: Monday, September 25 from 6:30-8:30pm

Please RSVP via Eventbrite [link in bio]! If you have any further questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].

We hope to see you there! 💚

Today, Canadians across the country are participating in the Terry Fox run to raise awareness about cancer and cancer research as well as to raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation.
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18-year-old Terry Fox, from Port Coquitlam BC, was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma just above the knee, and subsequently had his leg amputated. Terry’s fierce determination to bring an end to the suffering cancer causes set him on a path that, quite simply, changed the world.
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On April 12th, 1980 he dipped his prosthetic leg here in the Atlantic Ocean and began his race across Canada, running close to a marathon a day for 143 days.
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On Sept. 1, 1980, cancer returned in his lungs and he was forced to stop his run in Thunder Bay Ontario after having run 5,373 kilometres. He returned to BC for treatment before passing away on June 28, 1981 at the age of 22.
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Although this bold and courageous Canadian was gone, his legacy was just beginning. To date, over $850 million has been raised for cancer research in Terry’s name through the annual Terry Fox Run, held across Canada and around the world.

In case you missed it... Friday was National Concussion Awareness Day! We put a lot of work into understanding this important topic. 💡

What is it a concussion? It's a rapid brain acceleration inside the skull that causes various physical, cognitive, emotional, and sleep-related symptoms. This can be due to a hit to the head, face, neck, or body.

🚨 Physical Symptoms: Headache, dizziness, balance issues, and more.
🧠 Cognitive Changes: Memory trouble, confusion, slowed thinking.
😢 Emotional Shifts: Anxiety, sadness, irritability.
😴 Sleep Disturbances: Fatigue, insomnia, changes in sleep patterns.

If you or your child experience these signs, consult a trained health professional. Remember, knowledge empowers us! Let's stay safe, be aware, and support each other in our journeys to recovery and wellness. 💪❤️

Now that summer camps have come to an end and young athletes are returning to school, they will have less time to commit to multiple sports. Due to less availability for activities, should they be specializing in one sport with year-round training or should they share their availability with multiple sports/activities?

For ALL youth sports, there is a common misconception that young athletes NEED to participate year-round in their sport in order to be successful, and we wanted to set the record straight because the research disagrees!

Swipe through to learn about the risks of year-round play in the same sport, and the importance of time off in order to play, develop other motor skills, and participate in different types of training that will give significant benefits for sport performance in the long term!



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Pediatric therapists at Halifax Kids Physio and Allied Therapy are teaming up once again to offer a unique school readiness screening event! 🧠

If you have a little one starting school this year, we invite you to join us for a FREE screening of their gross motor, fine motor, speech, and behaviour skills! Your child will spend 10 minutes with each of a speech therapist, occupational therapist, behavioural therapist, and physiotherapist! They will assess key milestones and skills that kids need for academic and social success 💪

You will receive immediate results as well as ideas to work on over the remainder of the summer! If the screenings identify any areas of concern - not to worry, we've got you covered! 🙌

BONUS: upon registering, you will receive the link for the virtual school readiness presentation we did on August 8th! It's overflowing with tons of information to help set your child up for success!

Register at the following link (and please be sure to share it with friends and family who might also be interested):

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/694350851087?aff=oddtdtcreator