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Orthopedics


Amputee Program

The Amputee Program provides specialized, interprofessional outpatient rehabilitation services to individuals following their limb amputations. Each client receives individually designed treatment and a skills-training program.


Arthritis Program

The Arthritis Program provides specialized, interprofessional outpatient rehabilitation services for individuals with complex arthritic conditions. The program includes assessment, treatment, and education for patients and family members. Splint* or orthotic fabrication is completed as indicated.

* Splint costs are not covered by OHIP. Patients are responsible for the cost of splints.


Hand & Upper Extremity Program

The Hand and Upper Extremity Program provides specialized, interprofessional rehabilitation services for individuals diagnosed with dysfunction, disease, or trauma to the upper extremity. The program includes assessment, treatment, and education for patients and family members. Splint* fabrication to protect or mobilize joints is completed as indicated.

Hand therapy is a type of rehabilitation performed by an occupational or physical therapist on patients with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities. Therapists use manual therapy or soft tissue mobilization, hand exercises, custom splinting, retraining and stretching to regain comfort and function for the hand. Therapists supply recommendations on how to engage in daily activities with limited hand abilities. This enables the hand therapist to work with patients to hasten their return to a productive lifestyle.

*Splint costs are not covered by OHIP. Patients are responsible for the cost of splints.


Trauma Program

The Trauma Program provides specialized, interprofessional rehabilitation services for individuals with post-operative and/or complex orthopedic conditions. The program includes assessment, treatment, and education for patients and family members.


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