The Physiotherapist (PT) at the CDC provides services for children and their families from birth to school-age entry.
About physiotherapy
The primary goal of physiotherapy is to assess and help to improve a child’s development of movement, and posture. Together with the child and the child’s family or caregivers, the physiotherapist will determine goals and strategies that address the child’s needs and abilities.
- Muscle strength, balance, and tone
- Range of motion of joints
- Quality of movement
- Exercise tolerance
- Motor and reflex development
- Functional abilities
- Pain (type, location, extent)
How to access the program.
Referrals are accepted from parents/guardians, doctors, nurses, social workers, other CDC team members, people that are concerned about a child’s development, or other organizations. Referrals should be made only with the parent or guardian’s knowledge and consent.
For referrals or inquiries:
To access the Physiotherapist please contact us or complete the downloadable PDF form or online referral form.
Contact & Location
10417-106th Ave,
Fort St. John, BC V1J 2M8
The Fort St. John Child Development Centre is funded in part by the British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development and Northern Health Authority.
We respectfully acknowledge the Dane-zaa lands within Treaty 8. We are grateful to live, work, play and grow in this beautiful region. It is an honor to build and maintain our relationships with the Beaver, Cree and Metis peoples, in peace and friendship.