Welcome to Calgary Youth Physiotherapy Fitness Classes and if you are returning to our classes, thank you for your continued participation over the past year! In the upcoming year (2017-18) we are offering the following classes: JUMP START (12 weeks) Wednesdays 4 – 4:45pm These classes have been implemented to service children 7-11 years of […]
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Swimming Pool Safety
Are you spending the summer at the lake or around a swimming pool? Learn some helpful tips on keeping your child safe. Swimming Safety
Trampoline Injuries
Do you have a backyard trampoline? What are the risks? What do our Canadian pediatrician’s think about preventing trampoline injuries? Take a look at the link below to see their position statement. Trampoline use in homes and playgrounds
Baseball and Softball Injuries
If you are a parent, physician, pediatrician or physical therapist wondering about baseball and softball injuries in children; then read this summary and policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, including types of injury, reasons for injury and proper management. Baseball and Softball – Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness
Preventing Playground Injuries
What do our Canadian pediatrician’s think about preventing playground injuries? Take a look at the link below to see their position statement. Preventing Playground Injuries
Injury in Kids Sports
Wondering about injury in kids sports? Here is an American review to summarize incidence of injury and basic management. Kids’ Sports Injuries – the Numbers are Impressive
Tricycle Safety
Are you wondering about tricycle safety? Should your child be wearing a helmet? Here are a few tips for tricycle safety this summer… Read more on AAP News.
Mobile Adventure Playground
Looking for summer fun at a challenging playground for your child? This is a mobile adventure playground may be coming to your Calgary neighbourhood. http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Locations/Adventure-Playgrounds.aspx
Summer Camps 2017
Join us this summer for a fun sport experience. If your child is interested in learning to ride a bike and have exposure to summer outdoor sports this camp might be for you! Calgary Youth Physiotherapy SUMMER BIKE AND SPORT CAMP Join us for a unique physiotherapy lead, bike riding and gross motor experience. […]
Preventing Soccer Injuries
Want to prevent soccer injuries this season? Has your child had soccer injuries in the past? Take look at this helpful summary on soccer injury prevention and let us know if we can help! Soccer Injury Prevention – OrthoInfo: AAOS