Pediatric Physiotherapy for Indigenous Youth @ Anderson Family Services Inc.

​Anderson Therapy Services has been collaborating and working with Indigenous-First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Northern Canada, Ontario and Quebec. Are you concerned about your child’s gross motor development? Has your child been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy? Has your child been diagnosed with a Brachial Plexus Injury? Pediatric Physiotherapy evaluates gross motor skills (the larger movements that a person makes using their arms and legs or entire body – e.g., crawling, walking, running, jumping, etc.) They also assecs posture, range of motion, muscle strength and tone, coordination, tolerances for certain positions, balance, and transitions between different surfaces. These are skills and abilities that are important for everyday function and participation in daily activities. The aim of physiotherapy treatment is to maximize an individual’s potential for function. Their therapy services for Indigenous-First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities can be accessed in remote areas usingonline videoconferencing technology as well as on-site visits. Their unique service delivery model, in partnership with communities, has helped many First Nations children and youth achieve success across various needs.