Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
The
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Program offers interdisciplinary care
to a diverse population of patients recovering from elective surgeries
and other complex orthopaedic conditions, such as surgical procedures
for fractures due to osteoporosis, malignancies or a fall. The program
provides extensive rehabilitation post-surgery or injury, as well as
education and treatment for the underlying disease processes if applicable.
As part of the Total Joint Network partnership, St. John's Rehab has come together with 23 organizations to implement an improved model of care for patients undergoing primary hip or knee replacement surgery. The partnership includes acute care, rehabilitation hospitals and Community Care Access Centres.
Patients who have undergone elective joint replacements participate in an intensive seven-day rehab program. Individual or group therapy is available and treatment focuses on improving function and mobility to help the patient easily reintegrate into the community.
Lifestyle adaptations are recommended and consultations may be provided through home visits as appropriate prior to discharge. Program services such as psychology, social work, psychiatry and rheumatology are available to address the diverse needs of adults of all ages.
Expert medical specialists and rehabilitation professionals individually customize rehabilitation programs that meet the complexity of health and psychosocial issues of each patient. Patients, families and team members are engaged in an ongoing review of functional goals, care plans and discharge timelines. Outpatient referrals are welcome from family physicians throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Patients can also access fee-for-service care such as massage therapy, acupuncture, chiroporactic and chiropody services to complement their rehabilitation.
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation brochure
- For easy-to-understand information on every step of joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation, visit www.myJointReplacement.ca.
For more information, please email us at info@stjohnsrehab.com.