First Steps Wellness Centre Regina

03/31/2026

Therapy, but make it fun!

In this obstacle course, Scarlett worked on:

🪵 Balance beam (1 foot on / 1 off) – working on weight shifting, single-leg control, and awareness of where each foot is
💥Crawling with head turns + cone passes – building coordination, core stability, and using both sides of the body together
📦 Step downs – focusing on control, eccentric strength, and safe lowering
🔄 Lateral stepping through hurdles – improving side-to-side movement, hip strength, and foot placement

Putting it all together challenges balance, coordination, strength, and body awareness — especially when one side needs a little extra attention.

And of course… keeping it fun while doing it 😊

03/24/2026

Core work in action 💪🧠

Here, Chris is practicing long sitting on a BOSU ball! This adds an extra layer of challenge by creating an unstable surface — meaning the body has to constantly adjust to stay upright.

In this setup:

⚖️ The BOSU challenges balance and postural control
🧱 The box and weight provide grounding and feedback
💪 Builds core strength and endurance
🧠 Encourages body awareness and control in a seated position

All of this supports better stability for everyday tasks — both in and out of the chair.

03/23/2026

A great opportunity to support accessible play in Regina 🌳♿

If you’re part of an organization looking to build or upgrade a playground, be sure to check this out!

Happy First Day of Spring! 🌷

Thinking about building an accessible playground?

The City’s Accessible Playground Grant Program supports non‑profit organizations looking to upgrade, replace or build new accessible playgrounds in Regina.

Deadline to apply: April 9 at 4 p.m.
Maximum funding: Up to $80,000

Apply today: https://Regina.ca/Grants

03/19/2026

Big milestone unlocked 👏🧠

Learning how to move from a bear stand into standing independently is a huge step — and he did it on his own!

This movement builds:

💪 Full-body strength — arms, legs, and core all working together
⚖️ Balance and stability during a tricky transition
🧠 Motor planning & coordination — figuring out how to get from point A to B
🔄 Confidence in movement — trusting his body to do something new
🏠 Real-life independence — getting up from the floor, playing, and moving through daily activities more easily

Moments like this might look small, but they carry over into everyday life in a big way.

03/17/2026

Understanding your nervous system 🧠

If you’re interested in learning more about how the brain and body respond to stress — and how to work with it — check out this upcoming session with Catherine Kroeger.

📅 March 18 (TOMORROW!)
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
💻 Online (Google Meet)

Reach out to RSVP using the contact info on the poster.

Stressing over what to do for Wednesday's night? Join us and find out how to you can deal with it!

Our guest speaker, Catherine can help you learn more about your nervous system on Wednesday March 18 at 6:30pm.

RSVP today by emailing bradenpettinger@scisask.ca or call 306.652.9644

03/16/2026

Last week, Eli and our fieldwork students represented FSWC at the KHS Career Fair, sharing information about our fieldwork program and connecting with students interested in kinesiology and neurorehab.

Always great to chat with students about hands-on learning opportunities and what a placement at FSWC can look like!

03/12/2026

Braden, a long-time client at FSWC, had the opportunity to give the opening remarks at the 2026 Activity Based Therapy Expo, sharing his story and experience with ABT.

You can watch Braden’s talk here (10:30 in the video) — and stick around to hear from other presenters throughout the Expo covering topics in ABT, research, and clinical practice.

🎥 Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kRJ9SBFkgw

The 3rd Activity-Based Therapy (ABT) Expo, held on February 27, 2026, brought together international researchers, clinicians, and people with lived experienc...

03/11/2026

A fun day in the gym this week! 🚶‍♂️✨

The team from Trexo Robotics stopped by on Monday and brought their Trexo XL for some demos with our clients. It was great to see people get the chance to try the technology and experience assisted stepping in a new way.

Lots of smiles, lots of steps, and a really cool look at what’s out there in the world of adaptive mobility!

03/09/2026

Come cheer on Gil Dash and Team Canada! 🇨🇦🥌

Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan is hosting a Paralympic Watch Party at FSWC on March 12 from 11:30 AM – 2 PM as the wheelchair curling team hits the ice.

The event is free, but registration is required.
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4udRqQt

Join CSCS and other Saskatchewan fans as we cheer on Gil Dash and the wheelchair curling team on Thursday, March 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Steps Wellness Centre Regina.

The watch party is free and lunch will be provided but you must register👇
https://bit.ly/4udRqQt

03/02/2026

Holding a plank while moving cones side to side adds multiple layers of challenge:

🧱 Core stability – maintaining a strong, neutral trunk while one arm moves
🖐️ Single-arm weight bearing – building shoulder stability and strength
🧠 Motor control & coordination – reaching with precision without collapsing
🔄 Weight shifting – controlled transfers through the upper body
🏋️ Endurance – sustaining quality movement over time

Exercises like this help build the strength, stability, and coordination that carry over into everyday movement — all while keeping things fun and engaging.