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Physiotherapy

What is the Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy at JMCC helps children and youth who have trouble with movement, balance, or physical development.

Our physiotherapists work with kids and teens to build strength, improve posture, and help with walking, sitting, standing, and playing.

The goal is to help each child move better and become more independent, so they can take part in everyday activities at home, at school, and in the community.

Boy wearing helmet is being guided to walk by Physical Therapist
Physiotherapist helping boy with a walker

How We Help

Our physiotherapists offer many kinds of support to meet each child’s unique needs. Here’s what we do:

  • Assessments and Goal Setting

    We check how your child moves, stands, and plays to find out what they’re good at and where they may need help. Then, we set goals together.

  • Individual and Group Therapy

    We run therapy sessions to help kids build big movement skills like crawling, walking, running, and jumping.

  • Mobility Equipment Help

    We help choose and fit equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, standers, and braces. We also teach kids and families how to use them safely.

  • Programs for Home and School

    We give easy-to-follow exercises and tips so children can keep practicing and improving wherever they are.

  • Recovery After Surgery or Injury

    We support kids as they get their strength and movement back after surgery or an injury.

Who Can Benefit from Physiotherapy?

JMCC’s physiotherapy services are available for:

  • Kids and teens with physical or developmental conditions like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, Down syndrome, or developmental delays affecting multiple skills.
  • Children who are late learning to sit, crawl, stand, or walk.
  • Youth who are healing from surgery or injury and need help getting their strength and movement back.
Woman supports toddler standing near large purple exercise ball in a therapy room.
Child holding parallel bars with therapist observing in a therapy room with exercise equipment.

Typical Therapy goals

  • Helping your child learn to sit, crawl, stand, or walk more easily.
  • Improving balance so your child can play safely and confidently.
  • Building strength in muscles to support movement and daily activities.
  • Helping your child move better during activities like running, jumping, or climbing.
  • Teaching how to use walkers, wheelchairs, or other equipment safely.
  • Supporting recovery after surgery or injury so your child can get stronger.
  • Improving posture to reduce pain and help your child move more comfortably.
  • Helping your child take part more fully at home, school, and in the community.

How to Access Services

Referrals can be made by parents, caregivers, or healthcare professionals.

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