Physiotherapy (PT) works as part of the team to help children aged newborn to school entry. PTs help a child learn to control his/her body for moving around and participating in physical activities.

Families choose to receive services at their home, at Eby Centre, Park Centre, or an alternate location. There is no fee for this service. PT's work closely with families and collaborate with the multidisciplinary therapy team and community partners. PT's assist in developing skills and approaches that help families enhance their child's movement skills.

PTs assess a child's development and may offer:

Direct therapy
Consultation regarding ways to promote progress
Information
Referral and or liaison with other services (CDC team, local community or provincial) as appropriate
Coordination of services
Assistance with transition into preschool or daycare

A PT can help your child with:

Developing strength and gaining body control (holding up their head, sitting, etc.)
Developing independent mobility (crawling, walking, running, etc.)
Improving posture
Developing balance and coordination (jumping, hopping, riding a bike, etc.)
Rehabilitation following surgery or injury
Treating Plagiocephaly and torticolis
Training for use of Adaptive equipment

A child may be seen by a PT when they have:

A medical diagnosis that effects the child's overall development (e.g. Cerebral Palsy, Spina bifida, Plagiocephaly, Torticolis, etc.)
Difficulty with balance, strength, or coordination
Difficulty with progression in gross motor skills
Difficulty with appropriate posture or movement patterns
A need for post-surgery or injury rehabilitation
Adaptive equipment