Patients Served
Adults and children.
Overview
Physiotherapists work with individuals of all ages to break down the barriers to physical function. You will find physiotherapists on the surgical unit working with patients who have had amputations, joint replacements, fractured hips or ankles to help them gain strength and mobility. On medical units or in the Critical Care Unit, physiotherapists are busy treating patients with arthritis, stroke or brain injury, diabetes and a range of respiratory conditions. They offer those patients tools and techniques to gain and maintain an optimum level of function and reduction in their pain.
The outpatient department offers publicly funded programs. There is also a clinic where people may use their extended health benefits or auto insurance if they choose to use their benefits. Physiotherapy is the treatment of preference for many who suffer from pain whether in the back, neck, or joint pain such as hips, knees, ankles or shoulders, elbows or wrists. Physiotherapy can also help people come back from illness and chronic disease, injury, sports or work injury and motor vehicle accidents. Emphasis is placed on how you can help yourself and on education to prevent future injuries or disability.
Referral Information
A doctor's referral is required for the publicly funded program, but not following a work injury or when using your extended health benefits or auto insurance.
Additional Information
Classes for patients with total knee replacements are conducted twice weekly. These classes allow patients prompt access to rehabilitation services following their discharge from hospital.
Massage Therapy is offered as fee-for service.