On The Ball Pediatric Physio and Occupational Therapy

On The Ball Pediatric Physio and Occupational Therapy On The Ball Pediatric guides kids to their fullest potential. Let's reach new heights together!

Our Kanata & Orleans facilities were meticulously designed with your child in mind, creating sensory and mobility-friendly spaces that accommodate any equipment your child may need. From thrilling rock climbing walls to delightful swings and toys, we're all about putting the "fun" in functional! We are conveniently located in the Ottawa area, with two state-of-the-art facilities to serve you and your child. Our Services: On The Ball is your trusted pediatric therapy center, offering a wide range of services, including both traditional and innovative therapies. Our mission is simple: to help every child reach their full potential by providing personalized attention, coaching and assistance. Our Commitment: On The Ball is dedicated to delivering our community the highest standard of pediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy services. As professionals, we take pride in going above and beyond to care for your child and your family. Join our community and stay updated on our journey to empower children to thrive. Your child's well-being is our top priority, and we can't wait to embark on this journey with you.

✨ Neuro-affirming book spotlight! ✨ These stories celebrate difference, self-acceptance, and authentic communication, pe...
11/02/2025

✨ Neuro-affirming book spotlight! ✨

These stories celebrate difference, self-acceptance, and authentic communication, perfect for helping kids (and grown-ups!) see the beauty in every brain. 💛

📚 Too Sticky! by Jen Malia
📚 But We’re Not Lions by Karen Young
📚 A Day With No Words by Tiffany Hammond

You can find all of these books in our clinic library, feel free to flip through them during your next visit or ask us for a peek! 💬💙

🦴 October 19th was  Pediatric Bone & Joint Day!Let’s talk about your child’s bones and joints for a second, because they...
10/29/2025

🦴 October 19th was  Pediatric Bone & Joint Day!

Let’s talk about your child’s bones and joints for a second, because they do so much more than just help kids move. 💪

Healthy bones and joints give your child the foundation for playing, running, sitting upright in class, writing, climbing, and doing all the things they love. When there’s pain, stiffness, or weakness, it can make everyday movement feel hard, and that can affect confidence, coordination, and participation.

That’s where physiotherapy and occupational therapy come in.
💚 Our PTs focus on strength, balance, posture and managing pain, helping kids move freely and comfortably.
💚 Our OTs help kids use those strong bodies for play, school, and daily routines, while teaching strategies to protect joints and reduce pain.
Together, they help kids move with comfort, confidence, and joy. 🌟

💬 Want to support your childs bone and joint health? Let’s chat! Book an assessment with our pediatric therapy team, we’ll help you understand what’s going on and how to support your child’s growth.

613-831-2377 (Kanata) | 613-898-9585 (Orleans)
kanata@ontheball.ca | orleans@ontheball.ca

Ready to take those tiny steps to big adventures? 👣Our Tiny Trotters group is perfect for little ones who are learning t...
10/27/2025

Ready to take those tiny steps to big adventures? 👣

Our Tiny Trotters group is perfect for little ones who are learning to walk or just starting to take off! 🚶‍♀️
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Led by our amazing physiotherapist Mariam Gerguis, this group focuses on strengthening, balance, and all the fun fine-tuning that helps your little mover feel more confident on their feet.

We use play-based movement to help build stability, coordination, and independence, all in a supportive and social environment that celebrates every wobble and win! 🌟

💛 New to On The Ball?
If this will be your first time with us, a physiotherapy assessment is needed before joining to make sure the group is the perfect fit for your child’s needs.

Ready to get moving? 🏃‍♂️✨
👉 Join our Tiny Trotters group at our Kanata location, spots are limited, so don’t wait to sign up!
📲 613-831-2377
📩 kanata@ontheball.ca

10/25/2025

🌊 Looking for a fun, motivating way to help your child reach their therapy goals?

Aquatic Therapy blends play, movement, and the natural properties of water to support a wide range of OT and PT goals.

💧 How it supports OT goals:
🔹Provides calming sensory input through deep pressure and resistance
▫️Helps organize and regulate the nervous system
🔹Offers rich tactile and proprioceptive feedback for body awareness
▫️Encourages bilateral coordination and crossing midline through play
🔹Builds fine motor skills with activities like squeezing, pouring, and retrieving toys

🌊 How it supports PT goals:
▫️Buoyancy reduces joint impact while encouraging freedom of movement
🔹Water resistance builds strength, balance, and endurance
▫️Constant motion of the water challenges core stability
🔹Supports smoother, more coordinated movement patterns
▫️Builds confidence with safe, supported mobility practice

💦 Aquatic Therapy turns hard work into play, helping kids grow stronger, more confident, and more regulated through every splash!

➡️ Contact our clinic to learn more or book a session!

613-831-2377 (Kanata) | 613-898-9585 (Orleans)
kanata@ontheball.ca | orleans@ontheball.ca

10/21/2025

😂 This looks ridiculous... but it’s actually brilliant!

What you’re seeing is called “Silly Crawling”, an exercise that helps integrate the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) 👶➡️💪

🚦 When the ATNR isn’t fully integrated, kids might show signs like:
- Trouble crossing midline (e.g., switching hands or reaching across their body)
- Awkward pencil grasp or messy handwriting
- Difficulty tracking words while reading
- Poor coordination or balance

👀 So yes, it looks silly! But this playful movement builds:
✨ Reflex integration — syncing the head and body to move together smoothly
✨ Core and shoulder strength — essential for posture and fine motor skills
✨ Bilateral coordination — helping both sides of the brain and body communicate
✨ Focus and regulation — because organized movement = organized mind

💡 These foundational movements set the stage for success in school, sports, and daily life!

📍 Curious if reflex integration could support your child?
Book an assessment with our pediatric therapy team at On The Ball Kanata or Orleans today!
📲 613-831-2377 (Kanata) | 613-898-9585 (Orleans)
📧 kanata@ontheball.ca | orleans@ontheball.ca

10/18/2025

🎶 The Power of Rhythm in Action! 🧠💪

During one of our recent mentoring sessions, Senior OT Heather Hodgins Chan explored how music and movement work hand-in-hand to support motor praxis, the ability to organize, plan, and carry out purposeful movement.

By pairing movement with rhythm, we’re not just dancing to the beat, we’re building the foundations for motor planning, coordination, and body awareness. When rhythm is introduced, the brain receives consistent sensory input, helping children sequence movements, stay regulated, and move with greater control and confidence.

🎵 The benefits go far beyond movement:
✨ Enhances academic learning through rhythm, timing, and pattern recognition
✨ Strengthens social connections through shared play and teamwork
✨ Boosts independence and self-confidence as children master new skills

At On The Ball, we love blending evidence-based practice with creativity, showing that therapy can be both effective and joyful!

👉 Follow us for more insights, mentoring highlights, and practical ideas that empower kids to reach their fullest potential, one beat at a time.

🎲 Game on for visual perceptual skills! 👀 Playtime can be so much more than fun, these classic games secretly build visu...
10/16/2025

🎲 Game on for visual perceptual skills! 👀

Playtime can be so much more than fun, these classic games secretly build visual processing, attention, and problem-solving skills that kids use every single day!

🧩 Hunt & Seek (I Spy–style games) help kids strengthen visual scanning and attention to detail as they search through busy pictures. They also build figure-ground perception,  the ability to find what’s important in a cluttered space (like a messy classroom desk!). Plus, they boost language development and patience as kids describe what they find and keep looking until every item is spotted.

🎲 Zingo is a fast-paced matching game that sharpens visual discrimination and processing speed, while also supporting working memory as kids scan, match, and recall pictures and words. It’s a fun way to reinforce early literacy skills and practice turn-taking and social interaction, perfect for group or sibling play!

🟣 Spot It! challenges players to find the common image between any two cards, strengthening visual processing, attention, and hand-eye coordination. It also encourages flexibility and quick problem solving, helping kids think on their feet while having a blast.

✨ At On The Ball, we love using play-based activities like these to strengthen the foundational skills kids need to thrive in school, at home, and in everyday life.

📍 Curious about how occupational therapy can support your child’s visual and cognitive development? Reach out to us to book an assessment or learn more!

📧 kanata@ontheball.ca | orleans@ontheball.ca
📞 Kanata: (613) 831-2377 | Orleans: (613) 841-2382

👀 Which of these games is your child’s favourite to play? Tell us below! ⬇️

10/14/2025

🎥 “Give me $5000 or I’ll leak your camera roll”… okay, but ours is just full of…

💪 Kiddos working hard & reaching goals
🤝 Therapists, caregivers & clients connecting like a team
🎉 Smiles, laughter & fun every single day!

At On The Ball, therapy is more than just sessions, it’s growth, connection, and a welcoming space for YOU and your child 💛

📍 Orleans & Kanata, Ottawa
📧 kanata@ontheball.ca or orleans@ontheball.ca
📞 613-831-2377 (Kanata) or 613-898-9585 (Orleans)

✨ Ready to join the fun while building skills? Book your appointment today!

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Professional, quality physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and yoga classes are offered for children from 0 to 18 years of age, in Kanata and Orléans. For a complete list of services, check out our website: www.ontheball.ca.