Pediatric Physiotherapy

Pediatric Physiotherapy in Blainville

A specialized approach to help your child with pain, an injury, a motor delay, torticollis, plagiocephaly, a gait or coordination disorder, and many other reasons for consultation.

From the 1st Day of Life

Early Childhood

Young Athlete

Up to 18 Years

Sessions are playful and take place in a safe environment to allow your child to explore and reveal their difficulties to us. After an evaluation adapted to the child and the reason for consultation, our pediatric physiotherapists provide you with tools in the form of exercises or simply daily life adaptations to help your child in their recovery or development.

If needed and with your consent, manual treatments can be performed on your child to promote their recovery or development.

Why a Pediatric Physiotherapist Rather Than a Conventional One?

Torticolis

Plagiocephaly (Flat Head)

Poor Leg Alignment

Gait Disorder

Coordination Disorder

Motor Delay

Headaches

Respiratory Disorders

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Primitive Reflex Dysfunction

Breastfeeding

Irritability / Hypersensitivity

Young Athlete: A Preventive Evaluation is a Must!

When a child practices a high-intensity, high-impact sport 3 or more times per week (dance, gymnastics, figure skating, hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, football, etc.), their body undergoes repeated stress in areas specific to their sport. This stress can have an impact on growing structures and a developing brain. A preventive evaluation allows us to identify deficits in strength, mobility, flexibility, coordination, or balance in order to prevent injuries, optimize performance, and improve recovery. Early and proper support will allow your child to stay active for a long time.

Why Consult at Rehab Performance With Your Child?

A stimulating, spacious, and safe evaluation and treatment environment.

Sessions in a Closed Room

To promote confidentiality and safe exploration for your child.

The Whole Family is Welcome

Co-parent, siblings, or support persons can be present to accompany your child.

Adapted Space

Our room can accommodate a stroller, car seat, wheelchair, walker, crutches, or any other equipment.

TMPI Certification

Our pediatric physiotherapist holds a certification in integrative pediatric manual therapy.

Thanks to TMPI expertise, we can also support your child for:

Comment savoir si mon enfant a besoin de consulter ?

Certains signes peuvent indiquer qu’une évaluation en physiothérapie pédiatrique serait bénéfique.

Signes observés par le parent

Retard de l'acquisition des habiletés motrices (ex. : ne tient pas sa tête droite à 3 mois, ne se retourne pas à 5 mois, ne tient pas assis à 6 mois, ne marche pas à 14 mois)
L'arrière ou le côté de la tête s'aplatit
La tête est toujours tournée du même côté
Marche les pieds vers l'intérieur ou sur la pointe des pieds
Tombe souvent / est très maladroit
Très irritable dans plusieurs contextes
Allaitement douloureux ou difficile, bruit pendant les boires, préférence pour un sein, gaz importants
Difficulté ou bruit respiratoire, respiration par la bouche

Ce que l'enfant peut mentionner

Évaluation préventive recommandée si :

Bébé prématuré ou avec diagnostic médical
Bébé ayant subi une chirurgie ou une hospitalisation
Bébé ayant eu une bronchiolite
Bébé avec syndrome génétique, trisomie ou trouble neurologique
Entrée à la garderie ou à l'école
Enfant pratiquant un sport 3x et plus par semaine
Enfant très souple

How Do I Know if My Child Needs to Consult?

Certain signs may indicate that a pediatric physiotherapy evaluation would be beneficial.

Signs Observed by the Parent

Delay in the acquisition of motor skills (e.g., not holding their head straight at 3 months, not rolling over at 5 months, not sitting up at 6 months, not walking at 14 months)
The back or side of the head is flattening
The head is always turned to the same side
Walks with feet turned inward or on tiptoes
Falls often / is very clumsy
Very irritable in multiple contexts
Painful or difficult breastfeeding, noise during feeding, preference for one breast, significant gas
Difficulty or noisy breathing, mouth breathing

What the Child May Mention

Preventive Evaluation Recommended if:

Premature baby or baby with a medical diagnosis
Baby who has undergone surgery or hospitalization
Baby who has had bronchiolitis
Baby with a genetic syndrome, trisomy, or neurological disorder
Starting daycare or school
Child practicing a sport 3 or more times per week
Very flexible child

FAQ — Pediatric Physiotherapy

From what age can I bring my child for a consultation?

From the very first day of life!

Do I need a medical prescription to consult with my child?

Not at all! We can work jointly in the case of a specific diagnosis, but otherwise, physiotherapists are autonomous in the management of pediatric clients.

How long does a pediatric physiotherapy session last?

The evaluation lasts 60 minutes, then the following sessions last between 45 and 60 minutes depending on the treatment plan.

How can I know if my child needs to consult a pediatric physiotherapist?

Certain signs observed by the parent (motor delay, flattened head or head always turned to the same side, walking on tiptoes, frequent falls, irritability, breastfeeding difficulties, noisy breathing) or mentioned by the child (growing pains, recurring pain, headaches) may indicate that a consultation would be beneficial. See the "What to Watch For" section above for the complete list.

How can physiotherapy help me with breastfeeding?

Contrary to popular belief, the factors influencing the success of breastfeeding are multiple and do not necessarily come only from the mother. The experience of pregnancy and birth places stress on the baby's body and can leave lasting effects. Pediatric physiotherapy with TMPI expertise allows us to identify the components to work on in order to optimize breastfeeding: quality of nasal breathing, sucking strength, position of the skull bones, nervous system tension, baby's position at the breast, and strength of the reflexes that enable breastfeeding.

In what context would a preventive or routine evaluation be indicated?

Premature baby, baby with a medical diagnosis, baby who has undergone surgery or hospitalization, baby who has had bronchiolitis, baby with a genetic syndrome, trisomy, or neurological disorder, starting daycare or school, child practicing a specific sport 3 or more times per week, or a very flexible child.

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