Pediatric Physiotherapy

Pediatric Physiotherapy in Montreal’s West Island

If your child’s head tilts to one side, you notice a flat spot, or milestones are late, book an assessment. Signs include not rolling by 7 months, not sitting by 6 months, not crawling by 8 months, or not walking by 16 months. You can also book if you see W-sitting, low tone, or trouble with tummy time.
Before the first visit, you complete a short questionnaire about your child’s history. During the evaluation, the physiotherapist checks motor function, tone, strength, posture, and movement quality. Sessions use age-appropriate games. You leave with a clear plan and simple home exercises. We book one patient per session so your child gets full attention.
Care is available from birth to 17 years. You can book online. We serve families in Montreal’s West Island and nearby communities.

Pediatric Physiotherapy Session We Offer

Infant assessment and early intervention

We assess head shape, neck motion, and early motor skills. Common concerns include torticollis, plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and trouble with tummy time. Treatment may include gentle stretches, positioning, and play that trains head control and rolling. Parents receive a short home plan with photos or video.

Milestone and motor delay therapy

For babies and toddlers who are late with rolling, sitting, crawling, or walking. We screen strength, coordination, and balance. Sessions use age-appropriate games to improve skills, and we adjust tasks so progress is safe and steady.

Gait and walking skills

For children who are not walking by 16 months or who have an unusual pattern. We look at alignment, leg strength, balance, and foot position. Treatment can include step practice, obstacle courses, and home drills that fit daily routines.

Pediatric orthopedic rehab

For Osgood-Schlatter, Sever’s disease, posture concerns, and scoliosis monitoring. We manage pain, mobility, and strength with graded loading and movement practice. We also teach pacing for school, sport, and play.

Sports and play injuries

Care for sprains, strains, and fractures once cleared for rehab. We focus on swelling control, range, and strength first, then agility and return-to-play checks. We coordinate with coaches or teachers when needed.

Post-surgical and fracture care

We guide safe progress after casting or surgery in line with medical advice. Sessions restore range, strength, gait quality, and confidence for daily life and sport. Parents know what to watch for between visits.

Parent coaching and home programs

Every visit ends with simple exercises you can do at home. We show how to fit them into routines such as diaper changes, playtime, or stairs. Clear reps and frequency keep the plan realistic and trackable.

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Conditions We Treat

  • Congenital torticollis: Head tilt with limited neck motion. Care includes gentle stretches, positioning, and strengthening of neck and trunk muscles

  • Plagiocephaly and brachycephaly: Flat spots on the head with or without neck tightness. We guide repositioning, tummy time, and neck mobility.

  • Motor Development: We screen motor skills based on your child’s current developmental stage.

  • Motor delay: Late rolling, sitting, crawling, or walking. We build strength, balance, and coordination with play-based tasks.

  • Delayed walking and gait concerns: Not walking by 16 months or an unusual walking pattern. We assess alignment, strength, foot position, and balance, then train step quality.

  • Posture and scoliosis monitoring: Posture concerns or a suspected curve. We check movement quality, provide exercise plans, and refer to your physician if needed.

  • Pediatric orthopedic conditions: Osgood-Schlatter, Sever’s disease, and overuse pain. We use graded loading and movement practice to support safe activity.

  • Sports and play injuries: Sprains, strains, and fractures once cleared for rehab. We restore range and strength, then add agility and return-to-play checks.

  • Post-fracture and post-surgical rehab: After casting or surgery, we help regain motion, strength, gait quality, and confidence for daily life and sport.

  • Coordination and balance issues: Frequent falls, clumsiness, or low tone. Sessions target core and hip strength, balance, and motor planning.

When to See a Pediatric Physiotherapist

If you notice any of the signs below, book an assessment. Early action can make progress easier for your child and simpler for your routine at home.

Babies (0 to 12 months)

  • Head tilts to one side or prefers looking one way.

  • Flat spot on the head or trouble with tummy time.

  • Cannot support the head after 3 months.

  • Not rolling by 7 months.

  • Not sitting without help by 6 months.

  • Not crawling by 8 months.

  • Very stiff or very floppy movement.

Toddlers (12 to 36 months)

  • Not walking by 16 months.

  • Frequent falls, tripping, or poor balance.

  • Persistent W-sitting.

  • Toe walking most of the time.

  • Uneven steps, foot turning in or out, or knee knock.

  • Avoids stairs, running, or climbing.

Children and teens

  • Knee, heel, or foot pain with running or jumping.

  • Pain, swelling, or limping after a sports injury.

  • Posture concerns or suspected curve.

  • Recovery after a fracture or surgery once cleared for rehab.

  • Ongoing balance or coordination issues.

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What to Expect at the First Visit

Before your visit

You complete a short questionnaire about your child’s history, milestones, and goals. Bring any reports you have. Comfortable clothes help your child move easily. For babies, bring a blanket, bottle, or a favorite toy that helps them settle.

During the evaluation

A pediatric physiotherapist meets you one on one. We look at posture, muscle tone, range of motion, strength, balance, and movement quality. For infants, we review head shape, neck motion, and tolerance for tummy time. For toddlers and older kids, we check walking, stairs, jumping, and coordination. Sessions use age-appropriate games so your child stays engaged.

The plan

We explain what we found in clear language. You receive a focused plan with a few key exercises and how often to do them. When helpful, we provide photos or short video clips so you can follow the steps at home. We also discuss visit frequency and how to track progress.

After the session

You leave knowing what to do this week and when to check in next. If another care provider should be involved, we explain why and how to proceed.

What to Expect at the First Visit

You complete a short questionnaire about your child’s history, milestones, and goals. Bring any reports you have. Comfortable clothes help your child move easily. For babies, bring a blanket, bottle, or a favorite toy that helps them settle.
A pediatric physiotherapist meets you one on one. We look at posture, muscle tone, range of motion, strength, balance, and movement quality. For infants, we review head shape, neck motion, and tolerance for tummy time. For toddlers and older kids, we check walking, stairs, jumping, and coordination. Sessions use age-appropriate games so your child stays engaged.
We explain what we found in clear language. You receive a focused plan with a few key exercises and how often to do them. When helpful, we provide photos or short video clips so you can follow the steps at home. We also discuss visit frequency and how to track progress.
You leave knowing what to do this week and when to check in next. If another care provider should be involved, we explain why and how to proceed.

Our Process

Evaluate

Your first visit starts with a one on one assessment. We review your child’s history and current concerns, then check posture, range of motion, muscle tone, strength, balance, and movement quality. For infants we also look at head shape and neck motion. Findings are explained in plain language.

Plan

We set clear goals and a simple home plan that fits your day. You receive a few key exercises with reps and frequency. When helpful, we add photos or short video clips so you can follow each step.

Treat

Sessions use age appropriate games and task practice. We improve skills through graded progressions: first comfort with the movement, then control, then strength and endurance. For sport or play injuries, we add drills for agility and return to activity when safe.

Review

Progress is checked at each visit. We adjust exercises, visit frequency, and goals based on how your child responds. If another provider should be involved, we explain why and coordinate the next step.

Pediatric Physical Therapy in the West Island: Frequently Asked Questions

It is assessment and treatment for babies, children, and teens with movement, posture, strength, or coordination concerns. Care uses age-appropriate games, practice, and home exercises.
Your physiotherapist reviews progress since the last visit, practices key skills in the clinic, and updates the home plan. Parents are involved so the same steps are easy to repeat at home.
You can book an assessment directly. Some insurance plans may ask for a physician referral to reimburse fees, so it is best to check your plan.
It depends on the findings and goals. After the first visit, you receive a plan that includes visit frequency. Progress is reviewed at each check-in and the plan is adjusted as needed.
Yes. We see infants with head shape or neck issues, toddlers with motor delay or walking concerns, and school-age children and teens with orthopedic or sports injuries.
Complete the questionnaire you receive, bring any reports, and dress your child in comfortable clothes. Babies do well with a blanket and a favorite toy.
Yes. You receive a small number of exercises with clear reps and frequency. When helpful, we provide photos or short video clips to make each step easy to follow.
Book an assessment if you notice a head tilt, a flat spot on the head, difficulty with tummy time, or a preference for using one side more than the other before age 2. Also book if your child is missing milestones, such as not rolling by 7 months or not walking by 16 months.

If you’re unsure, contact the clinic and we’ll be happy to advise you on the next steps.

Endura is an independant physiotherapy clinic located in the West-Island of Montreal. We are on a mission to better our community with elevated care and an active approach to our rehabilitation services. Begin your journey today.
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