What We Offer
Our services
Pediatric physiotherapy involves the assessment and treatment of children ages newborn to 18 years of age with developmental, neurological, motor-related conditions. Learning through movement allows for the child to grow, develop, and become more independent. Our therapists have extensive knowledge and experience in pediatrics to address your child’s needs.
In-Home
In-home sessions offer a sense of comfort and familiarity to the child as we provide treatment in their environment.
Coaching
Our physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants will teach and guide parents on exercises and activities that can be done to improve your child’s specific challenge.
Virtual
Alternatively, virtual sessions can offer convenience to have your child’s session on the go from where ever you and your family are.
Group Classes
Group Classes, offered to children under the age of 18 months, will also be offered. These classes are run by a physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants to provide education on infant motor milestones and working “next steps” in your child’s development. This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents in the community, as it is always nice to feel supported in your parenthood journey!
Conditions Treated
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Torticollis
The tightening and shortening of the neck muscle (Sternocleidomastoid) resulting in infants having a preference to look to one side
This can occur in utero (Congenital Muscular Torticollis- CMT) or after birth it can be acquired (Positional Torticollis)
As a result of a preference to turn their head to one side, often times, little ones can develop a positional plagiocephaly
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Positional Plagiocephaly
The flattening of an infant’s head due to a preference in head position, can be associated with a torticollis
Another cause is due to prolonged positions in bed, stroller, swing, car seat or on the mat
Things to look for:
- Does your baby prefer to look to one side
- Head tilts to one side (often noticed in pictures)
- Change in head shape flattening at the back of your little one’s head
- Not able to look equally both ways
- Prefers to roll to one side
- Does not tolerate being on their tummy
- Delay in gross motor skills -
Gross Motor / Developmental Milestones
Delay in motor milestones (rolling, sitting, crawling, walking)
Premature infants can sometimes require assistance to maintain their gross motor skills at their corrected age
Difficulty with coordination activities (throwing, catching, jumping, hopping, skipping, kicking)
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Neuromotor and Neuromuscular Conditions
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Spina Bifida and other spinal conditions or injuries
Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)
Genetic Conditions
- Angelman Syndrome
- Prader-Willi
- Down Syndrome (PWS)
- Fragile X
- Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Hypotonia (low muscle tone) or Hypertonia (increased muscle tone)
Chromosomal conditions
Balance and coordination issues
- Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Global Developmental Delay -
Rheumatological Conditions
Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Marfan Syndrome
Juvenile arthritis
Autoinflammatory conditions
Myositis -
Gait Abnormalities
Toe walkers
In-toeing or Out-toeing
Flat foot (pes planus) and pronation -
Orthopedic and Sports Injuries
Postural issues
Athletic injuries
Fractures
Sprains and Strains
Joint pain
Muscle stiffness or tightness
Foot conditions
Sever’s Disease -
Hip Conditions
Developmental dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Transient Synovitis -
Knee Conditions
Osgood Schlatter’s Disease
Bow (genu varus) or knock kneed (genu valgus)
Patellar pain -
Brachial Plexus Injuries
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Scoliosis
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Post-Operative Conditions
Tenoachilles lengthening (TAL)
Superficial percutaneous myofascial lengthening
Osteotomy
Arthrodesis
Scoliosis repair
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy -
Deconditioning Ailments
Oncological involvement
Prolonged illness or hospitalization