Physiotherapists combine in-depth knowledge of how the body works with specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability.
We offer hospital-based services to children and youth in inpatient units and outpatient clinics. We also offer community based services to clients and families through the Children's Treatment Centre.
Hospital-based outpatient services |
| Who we see:
Who we do not see: We do not see children with a diagnosed/or suspected neurological condition or Developmental Coordination Disorder in school aged children. We also do not see children over 10 years of age, with the following orthopedic conditions:
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Children's Treatment Centre (CTC) services |
| Find detailed information on the programs and services available through the Children's Treatment Centre. |
Physiotherapy outside CHEO |
| Find the publicly funded physiotherapy clinic closest to you. |
Keeping kids strong, flexible and active during treatment
These instructional videos are designed to help young patients maintain mobility, strength, and flexibility during their hospital stay, or while undergoing medical treatment at home. They offer guided exercises tailored to various ability levels, with an emphasis on safety, proper technique, and gradual progression.
By incorporating simple movements into the daily routine, patients can reduce the risk of deconditioning, support recovery, and improve overall well-being. Whether performed in bed, seated, or standing, these exercises aim to keep patients active and engaged in their healing process.
Make a referral:
For hospital-based services, a physician must send a referral to our Access Team. Your referral should include the diagnosis or reason for referral and all pertinent medical information. You can phone the access team at 613-737-2757 or by fax at 613-738-4841.
For Children's Treatment Centre services, we accept physician referrals or client and family self-referrals.
Need more information?
Visit our online resource section to learn about a variety of health topics for children and youth and access CHEO recommended websites, books, apps, videos and more!
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