This Back to School Season, Let's Talk About How Physiotherapy Can Support Students’ Well-Being

The back-to-school season is an exciting time for students of all ages. New schedules, new activities, and new opportunities to learn and grow. But it also means heavier backpacks, longer periods of sitting in classrooms, and busy after school sports schedules, all of which can take a toll on a student’s physical health.

Physiotherapists can play a key role in helping students of all ages stay active, healthy, and injury-free throughout the school year.

Supporting Healthy Posture

Whether carrying a backpack to sitting at a desk for hours each day, posture plays a big role in a student’s comfort and long-term health. Physiotherapists can:

Assess posture and recommend simple adjustments for studying, reading, and using technology.
Provide exercises to strengthen core and back muscles, reducing strain and preventing discomfort.

Preventing and Treating Sports Injuries

Back to school often means back to gym class and extracurriculars! Many students participate in soccer, basketball, track, or dance. Physiotherapists can:

Help young athletes warm up safely, improve flexibility, and build strength
Provide treatment and rehabilitation for injuries so students can return to activities safely and with confidence

Managing Growing Pains

As children grow, they may experience aches and pains that affect their daily activities. Physiotherapists can help identify what’s normal, what might need attention, and provide strategies to ease discomfort while keeping kids active.

Promoting Lifelong Healthy Habits

Physiotherapists can help students (and their families) learn the value of movement, proper body mechanics, and injury prevention. These lessons go beyond the classroom, setting the stage for lifelong wellness.

This school year, think of physiotherapy as part of your child’s success toolkit. Whether it’s improving posture, preventing sports injuries, or easing growing pains, physiotherapists are here to help students feel their best so they can focus on learning, playing, and thriving.

Find a physiotherapist near you through the the New Brunswick Physiotherapy Association member directory and make this back-to-school season a healthy one.