Specialized Physiotherapy Services
for infants and children
Initial Visit
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Individualized assessment visit
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Online writeup of assessment, goals, treatment plan and home care plan.
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Discharge criteria discussed at the outset.
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Initial Report sent to your physician
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Regular communication to physician and other team members.
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Full report sent to insurance company, as needed
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Initial 1-1.5 hour home visit with initial assessment report.
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Standardized tests may take 2 visits to complete
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Rates adjusted as requested; pro bono available
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Free brief consult online or via telephone
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1/2 hour virtual consult visits
Follow-up Visit
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Follow-up visit in your home, daycare, playground or community setting.
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60 minute session - at home, daycare, park, school.
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Daily writeup with goal updates update of home program suggestions.
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Communication with physicians and team members.
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1 hour home visit with progress report note
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Rates adjusted as requested; pro bono available
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Discharge Note & followup letter sent to your physician
Classes
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Small classes 3-4 infants or children (larger classes if desired).
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60 minute therapy sessions
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Session rates - depending upon class size.
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Classes can be held in the community centre, park or someone's home.
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Classes focus on stimulating development, preventing postural and movement difficulties, play with peers, purposeful play, staying healthy and having fun.
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Classes for special needs additionally involve an initial evaluation or report from their physiotherapist.
Infant Classes
Early Infancy (1-3 months)
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handling, positioning, carrying, equipment
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ways to do tummy-time
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prevention of head flattening, head tilt
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positioning in car seat, stroller
Infancy (4-6 months)
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tips: stimulating rolling
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tummy-time play
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purposeful play
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equipment - pros & cons
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lifting & carrying
Early Mobility (6-12 months)
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tips: stimulate in & out of sitting, crawling, standing
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play to both sides, asymmetries, bottom scooting
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what is tone?
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purposeful play