Physiotherapy (PT)
The Physiotherapist at the CDC provides service for children from birth to school entry age. The main goal of the Physiotherapist is to encourage development of gross motor skills in children from birth to school entry age.
The Physiotherapist assesses:
- Muscle strength and muscle tone
- Range of motion of joints
- Quality of movement
- Exercise tolerance
- Motor and reflex development
- Functional abilities
- Pain (type, location, extent)
If therapy is needed, it may take place at the Centre's therapy gym or hydrotherapy pool, home, or other community facilities. The Therapist uses one or a combination of different settings to stimulate gross motor development through specific exercises, play activities and the use
Parent/caregiver education is also an important role of the Physiotherapist. The Physiotherapist will instruct parents/caregivers about the use of therapeutic equipment, exercises and positioning.
The Physiotherapist assesses:
- Muscle strength and muscle tone
- Range of motion of joints
- Quality of movement
- Exercise tolerance
- Motor and reflex development
- Functional abilities
- Pain (type, location, extent)
If therapy is needed, it may take place at the Centre's therapy gym or hydrotherapy pool, home, or other community facilities. The Therapist uses one or a combination of different settings to stimulate gross motor development through specific exercises, play activities and the use
Parent/caregiver education is also an important role of the Physiotherapist. The Physiotherapist will instruct parents/caregivers about the use of therapeutic equipment, exercises and positioning.
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Details
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
0-6
Eligibility
Access to this program may be based on self-referral, or referral of a doctor, nurse, or other professional
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