Physiotherapy provides a range of intervention and support services directed toward the prevention or improvement of movement difficulties and the promotion of functional mobility.
Physiotherapists at JMCC are licensed practitioners under the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Support staff in Physiotherapy includes a Physiotherapy Assistant, a clerk, and an aide.
The JMCC is committed to continued education for therapists to ensure they provide quality, up to date services to children and their families.
Upon referral, the physiotherapist will work with you and with team members to learn about your child and your family and how we can help to facilitate development. It can help to improve movement, independence, and participation of your child at home and in the community.
Your child may receive physiotherapy services through one or more of the following programs
A wide variety of commercially available an/or custom manufactured products and can improve or support physical function and can promote recreation and participation.
Therapists in the Physiotherapy department at the JMCC have access to a wealth of resources that can provide you with up to date information in the field of pediatric rehabilitation.
Physiotherapists at JMCC participate in ongoing research to ensure that physiotherapy in our community reflects universally accepted best practices in the field of child and youth rehabilitation.
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