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Programs & Services


Physiotherapy - Children's Rehabilitation Services

Physical Therapy partners with families and health care providers to support children who have trouble with movement.

Support could include helping your child in the following areas:

  • reaching their developmental milestones, like rolling, crawling and walking
  • moving independently
  • balance, strength, flexibility or coordination
  • obtaining supportive equipment (e.g. standing frame, walker, wheelchair)
  • staying physically active and healthy with a long term condition
  • prevention of complications of long term conditions
  • challenges associated with complex diagnoses, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Neuromuscular conditions, Brachial Plexus injury, or head injury
  • recovery from surgery (e.g. Botox, orthopedic)
  • head shape (Plagiocephaly), Torticollis
  • palliative care

Services:

  • may be provided together with other services, such as speech language pathology or occupational therapy
  • may include assessment, consultation, treatment, follow-up, and co-ordination of services
  • can be provided on an individual or group basis
  • may be offered in many settings, including health centre/clinic, home, and community
  • are based on the family priorities and goals
  • health promotion and public education

Contact Details

Provost Provincial Building

Address
5419 44 Street
Provost, Alberta
T0B 3S0
Telephone
780-753-2291
Tollfree
1-866-937-7476 (Coordinated Intake)
Fax
780-753-6132
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
physical therapists (PTs), therapist assistants (TAs)
Eligibility

Children and youth with a diagnosed or suspected developmental delay. See service description.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Previous
PRP - Pediatric Rehabilitation Program, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy - Children's Rehabilitation Services
Other
Children Physical Therapy, Children Physiotherapy