Children - LIFE program for Neurological Disorders

A neurological disorder can impair a child’s physical and mental ability. Left untreated, it can also lead to long-term disability.

Through an innovative program called Learning Independent Functions for Everyday -- or LIFE for short -- Health in Motion treats children with neurological disorders such as:

• Child brain injury
• Cerebral palsy
• Child (pediatric) stroke
• Down syndrome
• Developmental delay
• Encephalitis
• Pediatric multiple sclerosis

 

Read our latest LIFE success story

Tadgh came all the way from Ireland to get treatment for cerebral palsy at Health in Motion. After only month of treatment, the 16-month-old toddler has made remarkable progress. Read Tadgh's story.

 

The Health in Motion approach

At Health In Motion we believe that every child can learn to function independently. But to do this, the child must develop in an environment that encourages self-sufficiency both physically and mentally. This means parents and caregivers must move away from doing everything for the child and instead allow the child to discover his or her own ability to function in everyday life with little or no assistance.

Through its LIFE program, Health in Motion takes a comprehensive approach to neurological disorders with treatment programs designed to address each patient’s unique needs. The sooner your child begins treatment, the better the outcomes will be. Since neurological disorders affect multiple functions at once, our treatment programs involve two or more different treatment practitioners, including:

• Pediatric homeopathy to stimulate the immune system and normalization of the metabolic exchange in the body.
• Functional rehabilitation to rebuild the ability to perform normal daily functions and eventually become as independent as possible. During the treatment session we teach caregivers and family members how to approach and teach their loved one to become self-sufficient.
• Speech language, communication and life skills to normalize speech and build or enhance the ability to interact with others.
• Massage therapy to improve motor function and overall development, and increase weight.
• Nutrition counselling to develop a diet which will enhance recovery and stimulate the immune system.
• Conductive rehabilitation or group therapy may also be offered where appropriate.

Parents and caregivers must be present during treatment sessions so we can guide you on the proper approaches and activities you need to do every day with your child to achieve the ultimate goal of independence.

 

Program duration

Our LIFE program consists of about 30 treatment hours per month, with the number of months required varying according to the patient’s needs. During the duration of your child’s program, we offer unlimited consultation by email and phone with any of your team therapists.

 

Patients from outside Canada

If you are coming from overseas, we will customize a treatment program based on the description and video of your child, which we will need to have at least four weeks before your arrival. The length of the program will range from 50 to 120 treatment hours.

 

Learn more

For more details about our LIFE program please call us at 416 250 1904 or send an email to info@healthinmotionrehab.com.