Pediatric Physiotherapy in Etobicoke

Children's bodies grow, change, and recover differently from adults and physiotherapy for children requires a different kind of assessment and approach. At InHealth Physiotherapy in Etobicoke, pediatric care is led by Kulwinder Saggi, a physiotherapist with clinical experience specializing in orthopedics, pediatric physiotherapy, and neurodevelopmental treatment.

Whether your child is experiencing a sports injury, a developmental delay, postural concerns, or recovering from an illness or surgery, a pediatric physiotherapy assessment gives you a clear picture of where they are and what can support their movement and development.

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Who Pediatric Physiotherapy Is For

Pediatric physiotherapy at InHealth is appropriate for infants, children, and adolescents experiencing a wide range of conditions, including:

Developmental and neurodevelopmental conditions:

• Gross motor developmental delays- a child not reaching typical milestones for rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, or walking

• Hypotonia (low muscle tone)- affecting strength, posture, coordination, and endurance

• Cerebral palsy- supporting mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence

• Torticollis (wry neck)- head tilt and neck rotation restriction in infants and young children, often from birth positioning

• Coordination difficulties affecting school tasks, sports participation, or daily activities

Orthopedic and sports-related conditions:

• Osgood-Schlatter disease- knee pain at the tibial tubercle common in growing adolescents who are active in sport

• Sever's disease- heel pain in active children related to growth plate irritation

• Sports injuries- sprains, strains, overuse injuries, and fractures in recreational and competitive young athletes

• Post-fracture rehabilitation- after casting or immobilization

• Scoliosis- monitoring, exercise, and postural support

Pain and postural concerns:

• Back or neck pain related to posture, growth, heavy backpacks, or screen time

• Growing pains and joint hypermobility concerns

 

How Inhealth Approaches Pediatric Assessment and Treatment

• Our pediatric assessments are thorough, child-friendly, and paced to each child's comfort and engagement. For younger children, much of the assessment and treatment is play-based - children respond best when movement feels like something fun, not clinical.

• An assessment typically includes:

• A detailed conversation with the parent or guardian about the child's developmental history, concerns, and goals

• Observation of how the child moves, plays, and uses their body

• Hands-on assessment of strength, range of motion, muscle tone, reflexes, and functional skills

• Review of any relevant medical history, imaging, or reports from other providers

• From there, your physiotherapist builds a treatment plan suited to the child's age, needs, and what works for your family. Treatment may include:

• Play-based movement therapy- exercises embedded into activities and games that build the target skills without feeling clinical

• Developmental movement programs- structured progressions to build gross motor milestones in children who are behind age-typical expectations

• Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) techniques- evidence-informed approaches for children with cerebral palsy and other neuromotor conditions

• Manual therapy- for torticollis, joint restriction, and musculoskeletal presentations, applied gently and appropriately for the child's age

• Exercise-based rehabilitation- for sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, and post-surgical recovery

• Parent education and home program support- most progress happens between sessions