First Steps Wellness Centre Regina

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.

02/26/2026

02/25/2026

And he’s off! 🇨🇦🥌

Gil is officially on his way to the Paralympics. We can't wait to cheer him on! 💪

02/24/2026

Shoutout to FSWC Quebec on celebrating 4 years 🎉

A big congratulations to their entire team and everyone who’s been part of the journey so far!

02/19/2026

Obstacle course = fun AND functional. 💪🧠

This session had one of our kids crawling up and down wedges, then transitioning into high-knee walking between two boxes — combining strength, coordination, and focus all in one.

Activities like this support:
🔼 Core activation and postural control
🧠 Motor planning and body awareness
💪 Lower limb strength and hip flexor engagement
🔄 Transitions between movement patterns
😄 And of course, building confidence while having fun

02/19/2026

New FSWC merch just dropped! 🧢☕👕
We’ve got some fresh gear in — including:
✔ Hats
✔ To-go coffee mugs
✔ Red FSWC t-shirts
✔ Navy sweaters (perfect for layering up this winter!)

Grab something for yourself or a fellow FSWC fan next time you're in. Limited stock available!

Cups by: Handi-capable
Hats/T-shirts/Sweaters by: Extreme Hockey and Umbrella Marketing Solutions

02/17/2026

This exercise is doing more than it looks — and every rep has a purpose.

Here, the focus is on combining lower body coordination with postural control:
🏃‍♂️ Hurdles help train foot placement, step height, and precise leg movement
🏋️ Holding weight encourages a forward posture and improves core and trunk engagement
🧠 Together, they challenge balance, timing, and control — all key components of functional mobility

For individuals with a spinal cord injury, exercises like this target both neuromuscular activation and the real-life skills needed for safe, confident movement!

02/17/2026

We're so proud to cheer on Gil Dash — a longtime client of ours — as he heads off to represent Team Canada in Italy! 🇨🇦🥌

If you're in Regina, join the send-off at the airport on Wednesday, February 25th at 11:30 AM!

02/12/2026

Our annual January staff Christmas party did not disappoint! 🎄🧩

We took on an escape room this year and made it out with time to spare! A great way to kick off 2026 together.

02/10/2026

Standing balance work isn’t just about staying upright — it’s about control, coordination, and reacting to change.

In this session, we’re layering challenges:
🔁 Switching hands for support
👀 Turning the head while maintaining posture
🧠 Hand-eye coordination
🔄 And an unstable bungee that keeps the system dynamic

All of these elements work together to improve core engagement, balance reactions, proprioception, and overall confidence in standing.

02/03/2026

Hands-on learning in action! 🧠💪

Eli (also FSWC Regina Fieldwork Coordinator), took students Brooklyn and Aidan through an education session on the Xcite. They had the chance to try it out themselves — feeling how different parameters affect muscle activation and learning more about the practical application of functional electrical stimulation (FES) in a therapy setting.

Exploring how these tools work is just one of the many ways students learn during their time at FSWC!