Physiotherapy

Ages: 0 to 5 years

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, daycare 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 of a variety of therapeutic equipment.

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.

Referrals: Parent/Guardian, doctors, nurse, social workers, and other professionals.  Referrals should only be made with parent/guardian knowledge and consent.

For further information, please contact
Child Development Centre
10417-106th Ave, Fort St. John, BC V1J 2M8
250-785-3200 or FAX 250-785-3202
Email: info@cdcfsj.ca
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