Summer @ Kids Physio
Hello Kids Physio Friends!
Please click the link below to check out the summer happenings! We hope to see you throughout the summer break to work on balance, strength, coordination and so much m
ore.
Smiles 
Laura + Gallagher
What’s your Shape Of The Day?
Picture Symbols help the children at Kids Physiotherapy to stay on track. The children love to know what to expect in their session and they help make choices about exercises too!
Recently, I met with Themy Theodoridis from Vital Visual Communication to revamp the picture symbols at the clinic. Themy also helps families at home by creating an organized environment using picture symbols.
For more information, you can contact Themy
e. themyt@hotmail.com
p. (604) 721-4324
Dance Unlimited
I just heard about a great dance program starting THIS SATURDAY, April 10th. Check out this link to the Riley Park Community Centre for Dance Unlimited. You can register your child online… but don’t wait…they still need a couple more kiddos to make the class run.
Keep moving!
Laura
iPad/iphone/itouch + slick app = communication freedom
Wow. Today one of my clients came in to the clinic toting an iPod touch with a very special app. The app is called the proloquo2go (latin for speak out loud) and is a communication solution for people who have difficulty speaking. Now, I am not an expert in communication but I have never seen such ease of use with an AAC device and never at this price. Today, Josh had communication freedom and it was FUN!
Check out this video!
The proloquo2go app is $189.00 and is available on at the itunes store.
Watch for it at Kids Physio soon!
Laura
CrutchAbility
Last week I paid a visit to Crutch Ability (Award Prosthetics) in Burnaby to test drive some forearm crutches. Some of you know that I am having surgery next Monday to repair torn cartilage in my hip and will be off my feet for a while. So I decided to take my own advice (physiotherapists don’t often do that!…) and will use forearm crutches to get around after the surgery. I often prescribe these to my pediatric clients who have had surgery or who are transitioning out of a walker. The feedback has been positive from the little ones, so why not try a pair for myself?!
Why forearm crutches and not standard crutches? Forearm crutches are better for your posture and put no pressure on the delicate areas under your armpits. They are lighter and less cumbersome than standard crutches and now come in all sorts of amazing and fun colors at Crutch Ability. You can also get ergonomic hand grips to protect your wrists and there is a whole array of crutch tips to prevent slipping.
The UK has been using this style of crutch over the standard style for years. Even David Beckham sported a pair following his achilles tendon rupture. And how about that amazing athletic and artistic display at the Paralympic Opening Ceremonies last month by Luca Patuelli?
Cascade DAFO now @ Kids Physio
I am pleased to report that Cascade DAFO products are now available at Kids Physiotherapy! In partnership with Robert Ford (CO) from Vancouver Orthopedic Group, we are now able to offer custom foot orth
otics, SMOs and AFOs for children in Vancouver.
Please contact Laura if you would like more information about the wide variety of orthotics.
Paralympic Torch Relay
I am thrilled to report that one of the children from Kids Physiotherapy has been chosen to be a torch bearer in the Paralympic relay this THURSDAY, MARCH 11th! Joshua and his mom Michelle (www.teamjoshua.ca) will be running their leg of the relay out at UBC near Thunderbird Stadium. If you would like more information about how you can see them, please contact me.
I hope you have all enjoyed the Olympics thus far. I am really looking forward to cheering on the many athletes during the Paralympics!
Laura
Plugging in to Kids Physio
We’re live on the blog! A warm welcome from Kids Physiotherapy.
There is so much buzz in the city. I hope you are all enjoying your Olympic experiences. Kids Physiotherapy is OPEN throughout the Olympics with only a few modifications to the schedule.
Last weekend, I was down in Ferndale, WA for the Cascade DAFO course. I was really impressed with their products and look forward to sharing this information with you. Hip Hip Hooray for options in the world of AFOs!
Don’t forget, you can also follow Kids Physiotherapy on Facebook and Twitter.
Keep moving forward!
Laura
