Pediatric Conditions Treatment at Physiocare Physiotherapy & Rehab Centre

Specialized Pediatric Physiotherapy Treatments Offered at Physiocare

Every treatment offered at Physiocare for pediatric conditions is selected based on the child’s specific neurological status, tissue health, developmental stage, and functional goals — not applied as a generic protocol.

DNS — Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (Available at: Westboro, Kanata, Stittsville)

DNS is particularly well-suited to pediatric care because it is grounded in the developmental movement patterns that all healthy infants naturally progress through — rolling, sitting, crawling, and standing.

• For children with cerebral palsy, developmental delay, or low muscle tone, DNS re-activates the deep stabilizing muscles of the spine and trunk by revisiting these foundational movement sequences
• It addresses the neuromuscular root of postural instability rather than simply strengthening surface muscles
• For children who missed or struggled through early motor milestones, DNS creates an opportunity to re-establish those neurological movement programs in a safe, age-appropriate context
• The approach is gentle, play-based, and grounded in the child’s own developmental timeline

Red Cord Therapy (Neurac) (Available at: Greenbank, Kanata)

Red Cord / Neurac uses suspended sling systems to support the child’s body weight while challenging neuromuscular control and stability.

• For children with hypotonia, coordination difficulties, or post-neurological injury, the sling environment reduces gravitational load, allowing isolated neuromuscular activation without compensatory patterns
• It is particularly effective for rebuilding core and hip stability in children who have difficulty maintaining upright posture or controlling their trunk during movement
• The suspended position also reduces fear of falling, making it accessible and motivating for children with movement anxiety
• Sessions can be structured as engaging activities, improving participation and therapeutic compliance

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Myofascial Release (Available at: All six locations)

Children’s fascia — the connective tissue web surrounding muscles, organs, and nerves — can develop restrictions following birth trauma, prolonged positioning, post-surgical scarring, or neurological conditions.

• In torticollis, myofascial release targets the sternocleidomastoid and surrounding cervical fascia to restore neck range of motion and symmetrical head position
• For children with cerebral palsy or spasticity, fascial release reduces tissue tension without the discomfort of aggressive stretching
• Following orthopaedic surgery, myofascial work addresses scar tissue and fascial binding that may restrict functional movement recovery
• The technique is extremely gentle and is well tolerated by infants and young children

Craniosacral Therapy (Available at: Westboro, Kanata, Barrhaven)

Craniosacral therapy uses very light touch to assess and support the rhythmic movement of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain and spinal cord.

• For newborns and infants with birth-related cranial compression, feeding difficulties, or irritability, craniosacral therapy gently releases restrictions in the skull, sacrum, and dural membranes
• In children with plagiocephaly (asymmetrical head shape), early craniosacral intervention supports more symmetrical cranial development
• For children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing challenges, the deeply calming nature of this therapy can reduce sensory dysregulation
• It is one of the gentlest interventions available, making it appropriate even for premature or medically fragile infants

Visceral Work (Available at: Westboro, Kanata, Barrhaven)

Organs and their surrounding connective tissue can develop tension or restricted mobility following abdominal surgery, birth trauma, or systemic illness.

• In children with constipation, abdominal discomfort, or post-surgical adhesions, visceral mobilization gently restores normal organ mobility and reduces fascial restrictions around the digestive system
• It is particularly relevant for children born with abdominal wall defects, those who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery, or those with neurodevelopmental conditions affecting autonomic regulation
• Visceral work also supports diaphragm mobility, which has direct implications for core stability and respiratory function in children

Acupuncture (Available at select locations — please confirm with your clinic)

• For older children and adolescents, acupuncture addresses pain from sports injuries, chronic musculoskeletal conditions, headaches, and post-surgical rehabilitation
• It works by modulating the nervous system’s pain-signalling pathways and supporting local tissue healing
• When age-appropriate and with proper consent, acupuncture is a well-tolerated, evidence-informed option for pediatric pain management

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TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) (Available at: All six locations)

• TENS delivers gentle electrical impulses through surface electrodes to disrupt pain signals in children experiencing musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain
• In conditions such as Osgood-Schlatter disease, growing pains, or post-injury pain, TENS provides non-pharmacological pain relief that supports continued participation in therapeutic exercise
• It is non-invasive, easily adjusted for comfort, and appropriate for school-age children and adolescents

IFC (Interferential Current Therapy) (Available at: All six locations)

• IFC delivers medium-frequency electrical currents that penetrate deeper into tissue than standard TENS, targeting deeper muscle groups and joints
• In pediatric conditions involving joint stiffness, deep muscle inhibition, or circulatory dysfunction, IFC supports tissue healing and reduces inflammation at a deeper level
• It is used as a complementary modality alongside active rehabilitation exercises in older children and adolescents