Healthy Strides Malaysia

Healthy Strides Malaysia Healthy Strides Malaysia is a specialist paediatric clinic - providing a world class service for the families and children of Miri, Sarawak and beyond!

"...a leading provider of evidence based care in South East Asia..." - Dr Dayna Pool According to the United Nations the majority of people with disabilities in the world live in developing or low-income countries. Lack of basic technical, medical and social support are the main factors hindering their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. Get Equip’d focuses o

n the situation of children with mobility limitations in developing countries and their need for assistive equipment.

It's not the naughty F-words! 😉At Healthy Strides we love the F-words - they provide an amazing guide that helps us to t...
19/08/2026

It's not the naughty F-words! 😉
At Healthy Strides we love the F-words - they provide an amazing guide that helps us to take a holistic approach to therapy.
🟢 Function:
We don't all do things the same way and that's ok! Doing it differently is fine - we encourage trying and the important part is simply doing it yourself!
🔵 Family:
We know the family knows the child the best and we always listen - we always respect the wishes and recommendations of the family!
🟡 Fitness:
So this one is for everyone but we want to make sure that everyone stays fit and healthy - its about finding ways to live our best lives!
🟣 Friends:
Just like with family, relationships are important. We want to give opportunities to make friends, and to have relationships with other children.
🟠 Fun:
Well this one is easy to describe but it is about making sure that we enjoy not endure therapy. Play is the work of children and it is how they learn best!
🟢 Future:
We do all of this with a lens that looks towards the future - where we want to find ways to develop independence and for inclusion in our community.
So these are the not-so-naughty F-words and a great guide to taking a whole person approach to looking after the child.
For more information, be sure to visit our website!
Real Research | Real Evidence | Real Results
www.healthystridesmalaysia.com

11/08/2026

Sapri explains the 10 metre walk test and why we use it.
This test is important because walking speed relates to a person's functional mobility and their participation in daily activities! 🚶👣
It's how we measure progress, set goals and develop targeted interventions! 👏
Real Research | Real Evidence | Real Results
www.healthystridesmalaysia.com

28/07/2026

Let "Air" Sapri tell you all about S.T.A.R.T! The therapy framework that powers all of our world leading interventions!

🔵 Self-Initiation
Child-led from the start. We create environments where kids choose to begin — building real motivation, cognitive engagement, and neuroplasticity.

🟢 Task Specificity
Whole-task practice in natural settings. No boxes, planks or part-task drills. Real movements, real results.

🟡 Accelerated Learning
Smart intensity with optimal dosing and recovery. Avoid cortisol spikes — rest drives stronger neuroplastic gains.

🟠 Real-World Application
Real-life skills only: stairs, playground, dressing. No generic drills or equipment. Better transfer to daily life.

🟣 Transformation
Joyful therapy that builds confidence and independence. Kids initiate, engage, and thrive at home and play.

S.T.A.R.T. — Child-powered.
Evidence-based.
Life-changing.

Visit our website to find our more!
www.healthystridesmalaysia.com

Sapri!!!!! 🏀 ⛹🏾‍♂️ 🚀

Toys and fun are the best way that children learn!When it is fun, it makes the work more enjoyable - when the child asso...
21/07/2026

Toys and fun are the best way that children learn!
When it is fun, it makes the work more enjoyable - when the child associates therapy with fun, they are more likely to do more repetitions, more active involvement, more cognitive engagement.
All fancy words to say that, kids do better when therapy is fun! Smiles is the start of a journey - one that we want them to enjoy throughout their childhood.
S.T.A.R.T. Therapy
🔵 Self-Initiation
Child-led from the start. We create environments where kids choose to begin — building real motivation, cognitive engagement, and neuroplasticity.
🟢 Task Specificity
Whole-task practice in natural settings. No boxes, planks or part-task drills. Real movements, real results.
🟡 Accelerated Learning
Smart intensity with optimal dosing and recovery. Avoid cortisol spikes — rest drives stronger neuroplastic gains.
🟠 Real-World Application
Real-life skills only: stairs, playground, dressing. No generic drills or equipment. Better transfer to daily life.
🟣 Transformation
Joyful therapy that builds confidence and independence. Kids initiate, engage, and thrive at home and play.
S.T.A.R.T. — Child-powered.
Evidence-based.
Life-changing.
Visit our website to find our more!
www.healthystridesmalaysia.com

15/07/2026

Meet Cynthia. She loves to draw, play, and simply enjoy being a kid. But when spasticity affects her arm, opening and closing her hand to grasp markers or steady a piece of paper can be a frustrating challenge.

That’s where Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) comes in! 👋⚡

FES delivers precise, gentle electrical impulses right when she needs them. By helping her muscles contract at the perfect moment, it allows her to open her hand, grip her tools, and stabilize her paper.

Most importantly? It empowers Cynthia to do exactly what she wants to do: create, play, and express herself. 💛

Real Research | Real Evidence | Real Results
www.healthystridesmalaysia.com

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07/07/2026

Success is one step at a time - one foot in front of the other!
No balancing boards, no wooden planks - just real world skills that have real life application!
When self initiated steps begin, no manual facilitation, just motivated to move, it's the most powerful way to learn new skills.
The world opens up, engagement lifts, new skills are learned and it brings joy, freedom and it opens up their world.
Children learn to love therapy rather than endure it and it is this kind of enjoyment that makes the difference - and that's why we love our job so much! 🥰
Healthy Strides Malaysia is made possible thanks to the continuing support of the Healthy Strides Foundation and the wonderful team at the Sarawak Oil Palms Foundation - together bringing a world class service to the children and families of Miri and beyond!

30/06/2026

How to make your own accessible switch toy!
Sapri will show you how - if you'd like any more details, be sure to send us a message!
Real Research | Real Evidence | Real Results
www.healthystridesmalaysia.com

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