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PHYSIOTHERAPY RESOURCES

PHYSIOTHERAPY RESOURCES

Please see the links below for some great resources including activities and articles for you and your child.

TIP SHEETS

Coordination - Download

Core Different Ways to Move - Download

Core Exercise Ball Activities - Download

Core Positions for Play - Download

Developing Ball Skills - Download

Dynamic Balance - Download

Jumping - Download

Physical Activities at Home - Download

Tummy to Toes - Download

Tummy Time - Download

What to Look for When Purchasing a Shoe - Download

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines - Download

ONLINE RESOURCES

The Inspired Treehouse - Features easy-to implement activities that are designed to promote all kinds of developmental skills for kids

Dinosaur Physical Therapy - Tips and tricks for paediatric motor development

Cosmic Kids Yoga - A great YouTube channel to work on core strength and coordination.

Go Noodle - A good website to work on core strength and coordination

Canchild - A wealth of information for a variety of diagnoses including Developmental Coordination Disorder and Cerebral Palsy

Active for Life - A national initiative created to help parents give their children the right start in life through the development of physical literacy

Pathways - Free tools to assist in maximizing children’s development

About Kids Health - Trusted answers from the Hospital for Sick Children