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Paediatric Orthopaedics Physiotherapy

Paediatric Orthopaedics Physiotherapy in Burlington

At Cogent Rehab, our paediatric orthopaedic physiotherapy services support children and adolescents with bone, joint, muscle, posture, and movement concerns. Whether your child has an injury, a developmental condition, or movement-related pain, our physiotherapists provide gentle, evidence-based care tailored to their age, abilities, and goals.

We focus on improving movement quality, building strength, correcting alignment, and helping your child return to daily activities, school, and sports confidently and safely.

How Paediatric Orthopaedics Helps

Our paediatric program is built on child-friendly, functional, and research-supported approaches. Treatment aims to:

  • Improve joint alignment, mobility, and posture

  • Reduce pain and inflammation

  • Build strength safely

  • Correct improper movement patterns

  • Improve walking, running, and coordination

  • Prevent future injuries

  • Support safe return to sports and physical activity

  • Boost confidence in daily movement

What We Treat in Paediatric Orthopaedics

Common Conditions We See

  • Growth-related pains (e.g., Osgood–Schlatter, Sever’s disease)

  • Postural issues (rounded shoulders, forward head posture, scoliosis monitoring)

  • Sports injuries (sprains, strains, overuse injuries)

  • Scoliosis

  • Torticollis

  • Fracture rehabilitation after immobilization

  • Foot and lower limb alignment concerns (flat feet, in-toeing, out-toeing, bowlegs, knock knees)

  • Developmental orthopaedic conditions

  • Hip issues (hip dysplasia follow-up, idiopathic hip pain)

  • Shoulder and upper limb conditions

  • Muscle imbalances impacting walking, running, or coordination

  • General movement delays or weakness

What to Expect During Your Child's Assessment

We take time to understand your child’s unique needs and movement patterns.

The assessment includes:

  • A detailed discussion with the parent/caregiver

  • Observation of posture, gait, and functional movements

  • Orthopaedic screening tests

  • Strength, flexibility, and balance evaluation

  • Growth-related risk factor assessment

  • Sport- or activity-specific movement analysis (if applicable)

 

You will receive a clear explanation of findings and a personalized treatment plan on day one.

Our physiotherapy sessions are fun, engaging, and designed for children at every developmental stage.

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Treatment may include:

  • Gentle joint and soft tissue techniques

  • Strengthening and stability exercises

  • Movement retraining

  • Balance and coordination drills

  • Posture correction and motor control strategies

  • Sport-specific conditioning

  • Home exercise programs designed to be simple and enjoyable

  • Education for parents on safe movement, footwear, activity modification, and growth-related concerns

 

We keep children motivated using age-appropriate games, props, visual cues, and functional play-based activities.

Treatment Approaches We Use

  • Child-friendly environment—welcoming, supportive, and fun

  • Experienced clinicians with advanced training in orthopaedics and paediatrics

  • Evidence-based care using the latest research on growing bodies

  • Family-centred approach—parents are involved every step of the way

  • Clear communication and collaborative goal-setting

  • Convenient Burlington location with flexible scheduling for families

  • Holistic care model integrating strength, mobility, coordination, and injury prevention

 

We focus on helping your child feel comfortable, understood, and empowered—while ensuring safe, effective recovery and long-term movement health.

Why Choose Cogent Rehab for Paediatric Orthopaedics?

Book a Paediatric Orthopaedic Assessment Today

Our paediatric physiotherapists provide gentle, evidence-based care to help children recover from injuries, correct movement issues, and stay active with confidence. Early assessment ensures timely treatment and a clear plan tailored to your child’s needs—so they can move, play, and grow with ease.

FAQs About Paediatric Physiotherapy

1. What is paediatric orthopaedic physiotherapy?

Paediatric orthopaedic physiotherapy focuses on assessing and treating bone, joint, muscle, movement, and posture concerns in children and adolescents. It supports healthy development and helps kids recover from injuries, correct alignment issues, and move confidently in daily activities and sports.

 

2. What conditions do you treat at Cogent Rehab?

We treat a wide range of conditions, including growth-related pains (Osgood–Schlatter, Sever’s disease), flat feet, in-toeing, posture issues, sports injuries, muscle imbalances, scoliosis monitoring, hip and knee pain, shoulder injuries, and fracture rehabilitation after cast removal.

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3. How do I know if my child needs physiotherapy?

You may notice pain, limping, reduced activity, difficulty keeping up with peers, frequent falls, poor posture, recurring injuries, or discomfort during sports. If something about your child’s movement doesn’t look right—or your child is complaining of pain—an assessment is recommended. Early treatment helps prevent long-term issues.

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4. Is physiotherapy safe for children?

Yes. Paediatric physiotherapy is safe, gentle, and tailored to each child’s age and developmental stage. Our clinicians use child-friendly methods based on the latest research to ensure comfort, safety, and a positive experience.

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5. What happens during the first appointment?

Your physiotherapist will review your child’s history, observe posture and gait, perform movement and orthopaedic tests, and identify strength, flexibility, or coordination concerns. You’ll receive clear explanations and a personalized treatment plan the same day—including exercises you can start at home.​

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6. Do you work with children who play sports?

Absolutely. We regularly treat young athletes recovering from sprains, strains, overuse injuries, and movement-related issues. We also provide sport-specific strength, conditioning, and injury-prevention programming to support safe return to play.

 

7. Do I need a doctor’s referral?

No referral is required to see a physiotherapist in Ontario. However, some extended health insurance plans require one for reimbursement. We can help you check your coverage if needed.

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8. Do you treat infants or toddlers?

We primarily focus on school-aged children and adolescents for orthopaedic concerns. For infants with torticollis or developmental issues, we can complete an initial assessment and help direct you to appropriate paediatric specialists if needed.​

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9. Is paediatric physiotherapy covered by insurance?

Yes, most extended health plans cover physiotherapy services. We provide detailed receipts for easy reimbursement.a

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