Rehabilitation services – for those recovering from accidents or illness – are provided for outpatients and inpatients.
Physiotherapy
This department offers rehabilitation services including mobilizations, manipulations, acupuncture, gym and conditioning programs, and treatment of injury or disease through physical means. The department has particular strengths in orthopedics and the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, and geriatric rehabilitation. A doctor’s referral is required to access physiotherapy services and patients are prioritized for urgency.
Students: The physiotherapy department accepts physiotherapy and occupational therapy students who are in training and completing their clinical requirements.
Post Operative Guides and Exercise Videos
Recovering after ACL Reconstruction
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention is available for inpatients only. The therapist provides service to clients with neurological deficits, orthopaedic conditions and palliative diagnoses and has experience in geriatric rehabilitation. Primary focus is on cognitive assessment and discharge planning.
A doctor’s referral is needed to access this service.
Speech Language Pathology
Speech Language Services are available for inpatients who are experiencing communication and/or swallowing difficulties. These services are also available to adult outpatients on a limited basis. The speech-language pathologist is a registered ADP authorizer for communication devices. A doctor’s referral is needed to access both inpatient and outpatient services.