Every Child Deserves
to Move & ThriveWithout Limits.
Child-centred, play-based physiotherapy for developmental delays, cerebral palsy, gait disorders, scoliosis, and sports injuries — from newborns to teens. Serving Oakville, Burlington & Mississauga.
What is Paediatric
Physiotherapy?
Paediatric physiotherapy is a specialised branch of physiotherapy dedicated to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of physical conditions in children and young people from birth through 18 years of age.
Unlike adult physiotherapy, paediatric practice requires deep knowledge of child development, growth-related musculoskeletal changes, neurological maturation, and age-appropriate communication. Our registered physiotherapists at RCP Health are trained to work with children at every developmental stage — using play, games, and family-centred strategies to make therapy engaging, effective, and fun.
The goal is always to help your child achieve their fullest physical potential — whether that means meeting a developmental milestone for the first time, returning to sport after injury, or improving independence and quality of life with a chronic condition.
Book Your Child's Assessment →Goal-Directed
Every treatment plan is built around your child's unique goals — from first steps to return-to-sport
Play-Based
Therapy is designed to feel like play, maximising engagement, motivation, and real-world carryover
Family-Centred
Parents and caregivers are active partners in the therapy process, with home programs and education
Evidence-Based
All interventions are grounded in current paediatric physiotherapy research and clinical best practice
RCP Health Paediatric Physiotherapy Program
A structured, goal-oriented program designed exclusively for children from birth to 18 — combining expert physiotherapy, family education, and milestone-based progress tracking. Give your child the support they need to grow, move, and thrive with confidence.
- ✓ Personalised care plans for every child
- ✓ Regular milestone reviews & progress reports
- ✓ Home exercise programs for parents
- ✓ Direct billing to most insurers
Who We Help — Every Age, Every Stage.
Our registered paediatric physiotherapists provide specialised assessment and treatment for children across all stages of development — from neonates with birth-related injuries to teenagers recovering from sports trauma.
We use play-based, family-centred approaches that are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and evidence-informed, so every child feels safe and motivated to progress.
& Infants
1–4 yrs
5–12 yrs
13–18 yrs
⚠️ Warning Signs Your Child May Need Physiotherapy
Paediatric Conditions
We Specialise In
Our paediatric physiotherapy team has expertise across a wide spectrum of neurological, musculoskeletal, developmental, and cardiorespiratory conditions in children.
Improving motor function, muscle tone, mobility, and functional independence through targeted neuromotor rehabilitation and gait training for children with CP.
Neurological Physio →Assessment and treatment for children who are late to roll, sit, crawl, stand, or walk — using evidence-based play therapy and motor learning strategies.
Learn More →Manual therapy and stretching programs for infants with neck tightness (torticollis) and flat-head syndrome (plagiocephaly) — best started early for optimal outcomes.
Learn More →Gait analysis, stretching, strengthening, and orthopaedic intervention for children with toe-walking, in-toeing, out-toeing, and other gait abnormalities.
MSK Physio →Postural correction, Schroth method exercises, and core stabilisation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, kyphosis, and Scheuermann's disease.
MSK Physio →Treatment of growth plate injuries (Osgood-Schlatter, Sever's disease), ACL rehabilitation, ligament sprains, muscle strains, and overuse injuries in young athletes.
Sports Physio →Chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques, and breathing exercises for children with asthma, cystic fibrosis, and post-surgical cardiorespiratory conditions.
Learn More →Stabilisation and proprioception training for children with hypermobile joints, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and connective tissue disorders causing pain and recurrent injury.
MSK Physio →Mobility optimisation, orthotic assessment, and functional independence programs for children with spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and spinal muscular atrophy.
Neuro Physio →When Should Your
Child See a Physiotherapist?
Every child develops at their own pace, but certain milestone delays signal that a physiotherapy assessment could make a meaningful difference in your child's development and quality of life.
Early intervention leads to significantly better long-term outcomes — don't wait for your child to "grow out of it."
Do You Need a Referral?
In Ontario, you can see a registered physiotherapist directly — no physician referral is required to book an appointment at RCP Health.
Evidence-Based Techniques
for Little Bodies
We combine play-based engagement with evidence-backed clinical techniques, customised to each child's age, diagnosis, and developmental stage.
A hands-on approach that facilitates normal movement patterns and inhibits abnormal tone in children with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, and developmental conditions. Therapists guide movement to promote neuroplasticity and functional motor control.
Repetitive, goal-directed practice of functional tasks (reaching, sitting, standing, walking) to drive neuroplastic changes and improve motor skill acquisition in children with neurological and developmental conditions.
Therapeutic exercises disguised as games and play activities matched to each child's interests — maximising engagement, motivation, and carryover of therapy goals into daily life. Essential for younger children and those with developmental or behavioural needs.
Age-appropriate joint mobilisation, muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, and stretching for children with torticollis, musculoskeletal pain, hypomobility, post-fracture stiffness, and soft tissue restrictions.
Systematic assessment of walking patterns and functional movement, followed by targeted retraining programs. Includes orthotic recommendations, footwear advice, and strengthening protocols for toe-walking, in-toeing, and asymmetric gait.
Manual percussion, postural drainage, and breathing re-education techniques for children with cystic fibrosis, asthma, bronchiectasis, and post-operative respiratory conditions to improve lung function and secretion clearance.
How We Assess
Your Child.
Our physiotherapists use a combination of standardised clinical assessment tools and observational analysis to create an accurate, holistic picture of your child's strengths and challenges.
GMFM-88 / GMFM-66
Gross Motor Function Measure — gold-standard tool for tracking motor progress in children with cerebral palsy and similar conditions.
Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS-2)
Standardised assessment of gross and fine motor skills for children 0–5 years, identifying developmental delays and tracking progress.
Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)
Functional balance assessment adapted from the Berg Balance Scale, used with children aged 5–15 with motor impairments.
Goniometry & Muscle Length Testing
Precise joint range of motion and muscle flexibility measurements to guide treatment planning and track outcomes.
Observational Gait Analysis
Systematic assessment of walking patterns, foot alignment, and biomechanics to identify gait deviations and plan targeted interventions.
Your Child's First
Visit at RCP Health
We begin with a detailed discussion of your child's medical history, birth history, developmental milestones, and your specific concerns and goals for therapy.
Standardised and functional assessment of strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, gait, and developmental skills appropriate to your child's age.
We collaborate with you and your child to set meaningful, realistic treatment goals — from milestone achievement to return to sport or improved school participation.
A customised plan with session frequency, home exercise program, and clear outcome milestones. We adapt continuously based on your child's progress and response.
Regular reassessment using standardised tools. We involve parents, schools, and other care providers as needed to support carryover of therapy into everyday life.
Questions Parents
Often Ask Us
Everything you need to know about paediatric physiotherapy at RCP Health Oakville.
Getting to RCP Health
from Your Area
Conveniently located at #304, 700 Dorval Drive, Oakville (at QEW & Dorval Drive) — easily accessible from Oakville, Burlington, and Mississauga.
Your Child Deserves to
Move, Play & Thrive.
Book a paediatric physiotherapy assessment at RCP Health Oakville. Our registered physiotherapists are ready to support your child's journey to their fullest potential.
📞 1.888.332.7372