Saskatoon Kids Physio

Saskatoon Kids Physio A Pediatric-Only clinic in Saskatoon. Making physio FUN for kids of all ages. Open Tuesday-Saturday

12/02/2025

Milestone Alert 🚨 PULL TO STAND

👶🏼 Around 9-10 months of age (with some variation, as there is a wide range of normal), we begin to see babies pulling to stand!

🛋️ Babies will begin pulling to stand at a couch, coffee table, on parents legs, toys, etc!

💚 Before pulling to stand babies will first play in tall kneeling.
💚 They will often begin pulling to stand through a more immature pattern, using their arms to push, their legs further behind them and their bottom sticking out.
💚 As they practice and get stronger, you will see them begin pulling to stand through a half kneeling position - one foot is planted on the floor, while the opposite knee is on the floor.

If you have a little one who just started crawling and is struggling to pull up, or you just have questions and want to know more about their motor development, reach out to one of our clinics!

How do we encourage pulling to stand?
🧸 Place toys on an elevated surface that they can only reach when they are kneeling (couch, coffee table, etc). This will help motivate them to play in kneeling and then eventually pull up to play in standing!

If you have a little one just started crawling and is struggling to pull up, or you just have questions and want to know more about their motor development, reach out to one of our clinics!

💚 Before pulling to stand, babies will first play in tall kneeling.

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12/02/2025

POV: When your boss follows you… so you tell the absolute truth 😌✨
Kids Physio Saskatoon = the best team, the best toys, and the hardest place to leave at the end of the day. 💙
Come play, grow, and move with us! 🚀

It’s time for some real talk, parents. 👀And that real talk is that THIS is the red flag 🚩 you should really be looking o...
12/01/2025

It’s time for some real talk, parents. 👀

And that real talk is that THIS is the red flag 🚩 you should really be looking out for when it comes to your child’s motor milestones:

👉 **When one side of their body always leads the way.**

If your baby always rolls one direction, always reaches with the same hand, or tilts their head the same way — it’s not “just a preference.”
It’s your child’s body whispering, “Hey, something’s a little tight or uneven here.”

Sound confusing? Or maybe you’ve heard “they’ll grow out of it”?
That’s the _biggest_ red flag of all. 🚩

Here’s what to 🚩AVOID🚩 when it comes to your child’s movement:
❌ Waiting it out “just to see.”
❌ Comparing to other kids.
❌ Stretching or positioning without knowing the root cause.

Early checks = easy fixes. Late checks = longer road.

And if after this, you’re still not sure?
That’s exactly what we’re here for. Slide into our DMs or book a milestone screen — we’ll help you spot the real red flags _before_ they become roadblocks. 💪

✨  It’s DAY FOUR of our Holiday Gift Guide Series! ✨We’re dedicating this week to sharing physio-approved gifts for kidd...
11/28/2025

✨ It’s DAY FOUR of our Holiday Gift Guide Series! ✨

We’re dedicating this week to sharing physio-approved gifts for kiddos of ALL age groups, and we’re almost done! So far, we’ve covered babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, and today we’re sharing our favourite gifts for GRADESCHOOLERS (5 years+)! 🛴

🎁 The Ogodisk Max Set is an excellent choice for kiddos working on hand-eye coordination to improve their ball-handling skills in sports. The large target allows for success and guaranteed fun!

🎁 Scooters are a gradeschooler classic! They’re great for building strength, balance, coordination, and power for tasks like running and jumping. Have your kiddo practice by riding up and down the driveway or sidewalk or by maneuvering around their toys in an obstacle course.

🎁 The Hopscotch Ring Set is fantastic for gross motor development, motor planning, and coordination. It can be used in a hopscotch course, combining both single and double-leg hopping patterns to build lower extremity strength and power.

Stay tuned for the LAST post from our Holiday Gift Guide Series which will be on PRETEENS & TEENS! ⚽

✨ It’s DAY THREE of our Holiday Gift Guide Series! ✨We’re dedicating this week to sharing physio-approved gifts for kidd...
11/28/2025

✨ It’s DAY THREE of our Holiday Gift Guide Series! ✨

We’re dedicating this week to sharing physio-approved gifts for kiddos of ALL age groups. So far, we’ve covered babies and toddlers, and today we’re sharing our favourite gifts for PRESCHOOLERS (3-5 years)! 🧸

🎁 Sensory balls are a fantastic choice for helping to encourage catching, bouncing, throwing, and kicking! We love to use them around the clinics because they are brightly colored and softly textured, making them appealing to young kids and safe for play.

🎁 Board games like the Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game can support the development of fine motor skills, such as grasping, grip strength, and hand-eye coordination. Even better if they can use it while in a squat, kneeling, or tummy position to add some full-body strengthening while playing!

🎁 Target boards offer great ways for kids to develop their throwing skills - they can work on their aim, accuracy, and speed when throwing, all while having fun! Target boards come in all shapes and sizes, but we love ones that stick and have different point values.

Stay tuned for our next set of posts from our Holiday Gift Guide! Up next: GRADESCHOOLERS 🎒

✨ It’s DAY TWO of our Holiday Gift Guide Series! ✨We’re dedicating every weekday this week to sharing physio-approved gi...
11/26/2025

✨ It’s DAY TWO of our Holiday Gift Guide Series! ✨

We’re dedicating every weekday this week to sharing physio-approved gifts for kiddos of ALL age groups. We started with BABIES yesterday, and today we’re sharing our favourite gifts for TODDLERS (1-3 years)! 👶

🎁 Strider Bikes are a great option to start your kiddo on the path towards biking. It works on leg strength core stability, balance, coordination, and motor planning. With practice, your toddler will be zipping around the playground in no time!

🎁 Puzzles can help work on fine motor skills, visual skills, and transitions between activities! Our therapists use puzzles that range in difficulty, both to engage and challenge!

🎁 Bowling Pins are a great tool for practicing ball skills! From rolling to throwing underhands to kicking a ball to emerging into toddlerhood, they’re fantastic for problem solving and motor planning skills.

Stay tuned for the next set of posts from our Holiday Gift Guide! Up next: PRESCHOOLERS! 🧒

✨ ‘Tis the season for our Physio-Approved Holiday Gift Guide! ✨First up on our gift guide series is BABIES (0-12 months)...
11/25/2025

✨ ‘Tis the season for our Physio-Approved Holiday Gift Guide! ✨

First up on our gift guide series is BABIES (0-12 months)! 🍼

🎁 O-balls / rattles are great for encouraging babies to reach while playing on their back and tummy, and prep them for grasping.

🎁 Walkers are a fun toy for getting kiddos to move their feet and can be used as a surface to transition to/from. A big component of learning to walk is balancing and shifting weight from one leg to another - reaching from a walker to another surface is a great way to encourage this as it’s a perfect height for babies.

🎁 Squigz are one of our favourite toys to use in our clinics for many reasons! These bright and colourful toys can stick to various flat surfaces and are a toy that will grow with your child. They can be used to chew on (bigger ones), encourage reaching, promote grip strength, fine motor skills, and more!

Stay tuned for our next set of posts from our holiday gift guide series! Up next: TODDLERS 👶✨
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This is your friendly reminder -  Use Your Benefits Before They Reset on December 31!Many extended health plans reset on...
11/19/2025

This is your friendly reminder - Use Your Benefits Before They Reset on December 31!

Many extended health plans reset on December 31, which means any unused physiotherapy coverage disappears at the end of the year.

If your child has been…
• dealing with lingering aches or growing pains
• recovering from an injury
• struggling with coordination or strength
• needing follow-ups you haven’t booked yet
• on your “I need to get them in” list…

— now is a great time to use the benefits you’ve already paid for.

💡 Why book now?

✔️ Use your coverage instead of losing it
✔️ Support your child’s progress before the winter activity season
✔️ Get ahead of January back-to-school sports
✔️ Avoid the holiday rush (December fills up fast!)

🧸 We can help with:

• Infant and toddler motor milestones
• Head shape + feeding support
• Sports injuries + post-fracture rehab
• Core and postural control
• Concussion care + baseline testing
• Toe walking, in-toeing, flat feet
• Pelvic health for kids
• Strength, balance & coordination

✨ Let’s wrap up 2025 feeling strong

Your child’s physiotherapy needs don’t have to wait — and neither should the benefits you’re entitled to use.

📞 306-384-7080
🔗 Book online — link in bio
💙💚 Kids Physio Saskatoon

❄️🏒 How Physiotherapists Help Kids Who Play Ice SportsFrom hockey to ringette to figure skating — ice sports demand stre...
11/19/2025

❄️🏒 How Physiotherapists Help Kids Who Play Ice Sports

From hockey to ringette to figure skating — ice sports demand strength, balance, coordination, and power. And growing bodies need support to stay healthy, confident, and injury-free.

Here’s how pediatric physio helps your athlete shine on (and off) the ice 👇

🦵 1. Build Strong, Stable Skaters

Kids need more than skating drills — they need core strength, hip stability, and ankle control. Physio builds the foundation for faster strides, sharper stops, and better edge control.

🧊 2. Prevent Common Injuries

Ice sports come with big forces and fast changes of direction. We help prevent:
• Groin strains
• Hip pain
• Knee injuries (Osgood-Schlatter, patellofemoral pain)
• Low-back tightness
• Ankle/foot strains
• Concussions

🧠 3. Support Balance, Coordination, and Reaction Time

Growing kids often hit phases where their bodies feel “off.” Physio helps them:
• React faster
• Stay balanced in transitions
• Improve agility and spatial awareness
• Move more efficiently

🩹 4. Recover Properly After Falls, Twists, or Slumps

If your kid has pain that keeps popping up (“It only hurts when I skate!”), physio digs into the why — strength gaps, movement patterns, tightness, or biomechanics — then builds a plan that actually works.

🏋️ 5. Sport-Specific Training

We tailor drills for your child’s sport and position:
• Stride power for hockey players
• Jump/landing control for figure skaters
• Lateral drive for ringette
• Goalies — hip mobility + explosive strength

🧡 6. Keep Kids Confident

Pain can make kids lose trust in their bodies. Physiotherapy helps them feel strong, capable, and excited to get back on the ice.



If your child plays hockey, ringette, or figure skating, our pediatric physios can help them move better, feel better, and perform at their best ❄️💙💚

📞 306-384-7080
📧 saskatoon@kidsphysio.ca
🔗 Book online — link in bio!

It’s ON. 🍪😎We challenge our friends at : •  •  •  Show us your biggest SMILE (cookie optional… but strongly encouraged)....
11/17/2025

It’s ON. 🍪😎
We challenge our friends at :
• • •

Show us your biggest SMILE (cookie optional… but strongly encouraged). 😉 Be sure to tag us and pass on the challenge!!
Let’s make Saskatoon grin this week! And raise some money for !!

🍪💙💚

“The Dance-Powered Physio”💃✨ Meet Cassandra — our dance-powered pediatric physio!Before she was helping kids move with c...
11/14/2025

“The Dance-Powered Physio”

💃✨ Meet Cassandra — our dance-powered pediatric physio!

Before she was helping kids move with confidence, Cassandra was helping dancers shine on stage. With 10+ years as a competitive dance instructor, she brings a rare gift to Kids Physio:

🎵 Rhythm — she can spot movement patterns in seconds
🎭 Creativity — every session has a little sparkle of performance
🩰 Grace — she helps kids move with ease and flow
💥 Power — she knows exactly how to build strength through play
💛 Connection — she makes even the shyest kids feel like they belong

Her journey from dancer ➜ dance teacher ➜ Kinesiology ➜ Master of Physical Therapy means she sees the art and science of movement.

Cassandra’s superpower?
Bringing dance-energy into physio so kids feel confident, capable, and excited to move.

We’re so lucky to have her on our team! 💙💚

The Ice - Ice Baby Whisperer🧊💛 Meet Sam — our baby-loving, ice-dominating pediatric physio!If there were a physio who co...
11/14/2025

The Ice - Ice Baby Whisperer

🧊💛 Meet Sam — our baby-loving, ice-dominating pediatric physio!

If there were a physio who could soothe a fussy newborn and crush it in the National Ringette League… it would absolutely be Sam.

Born and raised in Regina, Sam grew up playing every sport you can think of — basketball, soccer, volleyball, ringette, European handball — you name it, she played it. That love of movement carried her through a Biology degree at the U of R and all the way to her Master of Physical Therapy in Saskatoon.

Sam’s gifts:
👶 Incredible with infants — patient, gentle, attuned, and playful
🧊 Thrives on the ice — playing for the Saskatchewan Heat in the NRL
🎲 Will play any game (board games, hide-and-seek, physio games… she’s in!)
🧠 Sport First Responder + Concussion Baseline Certified
🌿 Loves the outdoors and exploring river trails

Whether she’s supporting new parents, calming a tiny human, or coaching a big kid through a tough skill, Sam brings the same energy:
calm, fun, strong, and incredibly supportive.

✨ Her January calendar is officially OPEN — snag your spot!
We can’t wait for you to meet her! 💙💚

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380 C 2nd Avenue N
Saskatoon, SK
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Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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