PAEDIATRIC REHABILITATION

HELPING CHILDREN START OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT

Injuries happen, even in kids and adolescents. PROPEL’s practitioners are experts in paediatric injury management of various conditions! More importantly, they are skilled in detecting the root causes of injuries, so they can be addressed quickly and effectively, preventing future ailments – letting your kids be kids once again.

Although they may be less common, injuries in the paediatric population (i.e., kids under the age of 18) do occur. While most are minor scrapes and bruises, many paediatric injuries require professional attention. Depending on the age of the patient, and the nature of the condition, paediatric ailments often come with a unique set of challenges.

Most paediatric injuries can be managed without medical care 

We manage a variety of paediatric conditions including, but not limited to the following needs:

Orthopaedic Injuries/Conditions

• Sport and activity-related injuries
• Muscle strains, ligament sprains, fractures.
• Torticollis and/or Plagiocephaly
• Scoliosis
• Hip related pathologies: Hip dysplasia, Perthes etc.

Developmental Delays:

• Reaching milestones: crawling, walking, jumping, running etc.

Gait Abnormalities:

• In-toeing
• Out-toeing
• Toe walking
• Antalgia

Neurological Conditions:

• Supporting children with physical limitations such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida

What to expect from your visit

The type of encounter will vary, depending on the condition and the child's age. Adolescent conditions are often similar to those of an adult, and the treatment and advice are largely directed at the child. Infant and toddler treatment is often play-based and interactive, with the majority of the emphasis placed on parental education about the condition, and how to manage it at home.

What is Play-Based Paediatric Rehabilitation?

Play-based exercise rehabilitation is an important component of Paediatric Physiotherapy because play is a fundamental aspect of childhood development. Play-based exercise rehabilitation incorporates games, within a child’s preference and skill level, specifically chosen to focus on reaching the child’s physiotherapy goals.

Why is Play-Based Rehabilitation Important? 

Play is a crucial aspect of childhood. Incorporating play into physiotherapy allows the child to work towards their specific goals within a setting that they are familiar with. Physiotherapists can use play-based exercise rehabilitation to help a child reach their full potential. There are many benefits to therapeutic play:

Benefits of Play-Based Exercise Rehabilitation: 

• Improves child’s motivation
• Removes focus on sensory/motor limitations by focusing attention on play-based activities
• Improves adherence to physiotherapy exercises 
• It’s fun! 

Our Paediatric Physiotherapy Resident:

Maddie is a Physiotherapy Resident with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario who has worked in paediatrics her whole career.

Growing up as a competitive dancer and swimmer, Madeleine has always believed in the importance of spreading her passion for active living at a young age. Before her career in physiotherapy, she gained years of experience teaching a variety of sports and exercise programs to children including water sports, skiing, and strength training.

Maddie’s treatment approach has a large focus on exercise rehabilitation. Madeleine is energetic, caring, and passionate about using her creativity to ensure every child she works with not only strives to meet their goals but has fun in the process. She offers a variety of paediatric services including one-on-one physiotherapy sessions, play-based exercise rehabilitation sessions, or monitoring of home exercise programs depending on family goals. She also provides sport-specific group training in her role as a group fitness instructor.

Paediatric Rehabilitation Offered By:

Next Steps:

• Chiropractors
• Physiotherapists

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