Physiotherapy (PT) Services
Promoting Student Mobility and Participation
Physiotherapy in schools helps students develop and maintain mobility and physical independence to fully engage in learning and school life. PCS physiotherapists support children and youth in reaching their fullest physical potential.
Support is provided for students with challenges in:
- Mobility and navigating school spaces
- Participation in physical education and classroom activities
- Accessing playgrounds, stairs, and classroom seating
- Physical tasks such as sitting, standing, or floor transitions
- Balance, coordination, and assistive device use
Physiotherapy services may include:
- Functional assessments of movement and gross motor skills
- Goal setting integrated into school routines
- One-on-one or small group intervention
- Training for staff on safe transfers, positioning, and stretches
- Equipment recommendations and accessibility planning
- Inservices on physical support strategies
- Collaboration with families and medical providers
PCS physiotherapists are key members of the school team, ensuring students have the physical access they need to participate fully in education.
Consider a referral when a student:
- Has difficulty moving safely around the school, including using stairs or navigating hallways
- Struggles to keep up with peers in gym class, physical education, or on the playground
- Needs frequent support to sit, stand, or transition between the floor, chair, and standing positions
- Uses mobility aids or assistive equipment and may require recommendations or training
- Demonstrates balance, coordination, or endurance challenges that limit school participation
