Pediatric Physiotherapy.
The Early Years.
Pediatric Physiotherapists are experts in gross motor development in both typically developing children and children with a genetic or neurological condition that may impact their physical abilities. An optimal time to work on the development of gross motor skills is preschool age (2-6 years old); however, Pediatric Physiotherapy can be helpful from birth to 18 years of age.
Making a referral is easy.
Motor Milestones: How Can We Help?
Infant Assessment
Do you have questions about your baby’s physical development?
Do you have concerns about your baby’s head shape or neck muscles?
A pediatric physiotherapist can provide strategies to prevent or correct common pediatric conditions such as plagiocephaly (flat head) and torticollis (tight neck)
Treatment will always be age-appropriate, family centered, as well as routines and play based.
Child Assessment
Do you have questions about your child’s physical development?
Do you have concerns about your child’s gross motor development?
Not rolling yet? Not crawling yet? Scooting instead of crawling? Not walking yet? Walking with toes turning in? A pediatric physiotherapist can assess your child’s current gross motor abilities and teach you how to help your child achieve the next milestone
If your child was born prematurely, or has a specific diagnosis including Cerebral Palsy or Down Syndrome proactive gross motor assessments can make a huge impact on their development
Early Intervention + School Age Assessment
Has your child been diagnosed with a gross motor delay?
A pediatric physiotherapist can provide intensive physiotherapy treatments to help your child reach a specific gross motor goal
Consultation with other health care practitioners regarding your child’s development and needs is available
What to expect on your first Pediatric Physio visit?
Pricing
Initial Assessment $130
60-Minute, one-on-one assessment with Pediatric Physiotherapist, Robyn Davidson.
Follow-up Visit $80
30-Minute, one-on-one follow-up visit with your Pediatric Physiotherapist, Robyn Davidson.
FAQs
Will my extended health benefits cover Pediatric Physiotherapy?
Yes. If you have extended health benefits that cover physiotherapy, this coverage will include Pediatric Physiotherapy as well (if your child is listed on your benefits).
Do I require a doctor’s referral to see a Pediatric Physiotherapist?
The short answer is No. Pediatric Physiotherapists are “Primary Healthcare Professionals”, meaning no referral is required. With saying that, Doctors often like to send a referral for Pediatric Physiotherapy services; it makes it easier to communicate the reason for referral. We offer a downloadable referral form to make this as easy as possible.
How many follow up appointments will my child need?
After your assessment, your Physiotherapist will work with you to determine what is an appropriate and meaningful goal for your child to achieve and together you will discuss a treatment plan that will work for your family. The goal will be based on the child’s current abilities, on the family's natural routines, and on what the family/child prioritizes as an important and meaningful goal. Most goals are set to be achieved realistically within a 4-8 week time frame and your Pediatric Physiotherapist will likely want to follow up approximately once per week until the goal has been achieved.