What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapists* are regulated health professionals, licensed with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Physiotherapists at KidsAbility work with children and adolescents (birth to age 18) with movement difficulties to help them achieve their maximum level of functional independence and mobility.
Physiotherapists* work with the family and other caregivers to incorporate exercise and activity into the child’s daily routine in order to:
- Develop gross motor skills such as rolling, sitting, crawling, standing and walking
- Develop strength
- Stretch tight muscles
- Gain endurance, promote balance, coordination and fitness
- Foster independence and increase participation in daily activities and routines at home, school, daycare and the community
*Physiotherapist and related words are official marks used with permission by registered physiotherapists.