PHYSIO FOR KIDS

Collectively, we have more than 40 years experience effectively treating torticollis and skull deformity. Both can be corrected most easily and effectively when treatment is initiated as early as possible. Our comprehensive consultation consists of:

• neck and head shape evaluation while screening for other possible conditions

• therapeutic home exercise program to correct neck muscle tightness and/or weakness

• safe repositioning advice to correct skull deformity

• developmental exercises when indicated

• direct referral to orthotist if helmet therapy is needed and desired

Our treatment techniques are very gentle and effective for newborns and up, and are considered the gold standard of therapy in medicine for the treatment of both torticollis and head shape issues. We are also the only supplier in Alberta of the Mimos pillow, a Class 1 medical device in Canada and the only medical baby pillow approved by Health Canada.

Does your baby struggle with tummy time, only enjoy the seated position or seem to be moving less than their peers? We’re here to help! The skills your baby learns in their first year will set them up to move for the rest of their life. If your baby struggles with motor skill during infancy, they may develop poor movement patterns that persist into childhood. With early intervention, many infant motor concerns can be quickly addressed or prevented to allow your baby to meet their important developmental milestones. Our pediatric therapists can ensure your baby is on track and make recommendations to prevent delay or poor movement patterns. During these appointments, we will bust myths and provide fun, play-based strategies to support your baby’s motor development at home!

Not every child needing developmental evaluation and treatment requires a standardized assessment. We have been providing neurodevelopmental assessment for babies, children and teenagers since opening in 2009. Treatment programs are based on patient and parent goals and typically involve home exercise programs which are progressed as able. Babies who are delayed meeting their milestones, clumsy children, or children with a confirmed disability or condition are all within our scope of treatment.

Cuevas Medek Exercise (CME or Medek Therapy) is a physiotherapy method for treating younger children with neuromotor delays. CME uses specific exercises to help improve a child’s posture, balance, and motor control with the goal of improved physical functioning.

We are proud to be the one of the ONLY clinics in Northern Alberta to offer certified CME therapy.

Active kids get hurt. While many will “bounce back” on their own, others may need a little help to get back in the game safely. Sprains, strains, and fractures, are all commonly seen injuries for young athletes, and treatment needs to be customized for these growing bodies. Out staff are not only experienced in working with young athletes, they love incorporating your child’s sport into the treatment helping to make the physio fun AND effective. Healthy Athlete Check Ups and Concussion Management are also available to help your young athlete stay active.

Does your child walk on their tippy toes most of the time? In the absence of another medical condition, we call this “idiopathic toe walking”, which means no known cause. Your physiotherapist will complete a comprehensive assessment of your child to screen for all possible causes of their toe walking, and implement a treatment plan accordingly. This involves:

• individually prescribed home exercise program

• referral to an orthotist if needed for inserts or splinting

• referral for further investigation as necessary

We are now offering a standardized assessment which identifies, describes, and guides treatment of motor impairment for children ages 3-16. This tool can be used to support a diagnosis such as DCD, or to confirm a motor impairment in order to help secure funding for rehabilitation. It assists in developing intervention programs targeted at improving movement competence in children and provides a reliable tool to measure progress. Please note this is not covered by Alberta Heath Care.