Rehabilitation Programs
Post-op Joint Replacement Rehab
(Total hip replacement, total knee replacement, total/reverse shoulder arthroplasty)
- Provides rehab for anyone who has undergone a total hip replacement, total knee replacement or a reverse/total shoulder arthroplasty.
- Our Physiotherapist will assess and treat all patients with the help of the PTA who will progress them through the stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Duration approximately 8 weeks (dependent on the patient’s rate of recovery).
- Available to anyone who lives in the Greater Sudbury Area.
Cost
No Cost
Costs are covered by a bundled funding partnership with Health Sciences NorthOver
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patients did pre-op before their surgery
Pre-op Joint Replacement Program
- Offered to anyone who has seen an Orthopedic Surgeon and either has a surgery date or is waiting for their surgery date to have their hip or knee replaced.
- Our Physiotherapist will provide education regarding muscle imbalances, gait and the importance of regaining alignment of the lower extremities prior to surgery.
- The PTA will teach an exercise class and progress the patient through various exercises (two times per week, for 6 weeks). Patients will also receive functional training regarding gait aids, stairs and tips to effectively get into and out of their vehicle.
- 100% patients who did pre-op before their joint replacement, felt better prepared for the surgery
Cost
No Cost
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Recovered very well thanks to the pre-op program
Prehab Exercise Program
- Available to all older adults who suffer from pain related to arthritis in the hips, the knees or the shoulders.
- Involves a group assessment and education session by our Physiotherapist where explanation is given regarding the muscle imbalances that lead to alignment issues that in turn lead to dysfunctional movement patterns.
- Participants will then progress through an exercise program with our PTA.
- 6 week program – Group classes are offered two days per week for a duration of six weeks.
- Offered every Monday and Wednesday afternoon.
- Available to all older adults, 55 years and older, in the Greater Sudbury Area
Cost