What is pediatric physiotherapy?
Pediatric physiotherapy focuses on the child’s motor development and is adapted to the needs of children of all ages.
The physiotherapist’s role is to support the child from the earliest stages of motor development through to an appropriate return to sports for older children. The aim is to optimize the child’s motor performance for optimal social participation.
The pediatric physiotherapist assesses the child and makes a physiotherapy diagnosis, which enables him/her to propose a treatment plan adapted to the child’s needs, as well as intervention strategies to achieve the set objectives.
Children evolve exponentially with their age, so it’s all the more important to monitor their development. The physiotherapist can provide this follow-up while offering advice on how to achieve the goals of the child and his or her family.
Pediatric physiotherapy can be consulted for a number of reasons:
-Torticollis
-Plagiocephaly/Brachycephaly (flat head syndrome)
-Delayed gross motor development (rolling, sitting, crawling, standing)
-Delayed gait acquisition (if not acquired after 15 months)
-Peculiarities in gait pattern
-Coordination or balance difficulties
-Poor posture
-Neurological disorders
-Sports injuries
-Scoliosis
How does an appointment work?
During the initial evaluation, you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire to find out more about your child’s development and overall health. The physiotherapist then carries out a detailed assessment, checking arousal, tone, trunk and limb alignment, posture maintenance, flexibility, balance and much more. The assessment is adapted to the child’s age and abilities. The professional then presents exercises and advice that will enable the child to achieve his or her full potential, according to his or her condition.
Pediatric physiotherapy is a multi-dimensional discipline that treats many conditions in children of all ages. Our physiotherapist Josie has over 15 years’ experience and will guide you through your child’s development and needs.
Don’t hesitate to contact us by phone or book an appointment with Josie at our St-Henri clinic.
