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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - St John's Rehab Program - Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

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285 Cummer Ave
Toronto, ON
M2M 2G1
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Program: 416-226-6780
Central Booking (Referrals): 416-226-6780 ext 57300
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax: 416-226-5406
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Daily 24 hours
Last updated: Sep 12, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Medical referral required

The hosptials of Ontario Health atHome Toronto Office or North York Office - Access Resource Matching and Referral

Community hospitals outside Ontario Health atHome and doctor's offices - Download referral form from website

Applications for elective joint replacement requires 20/30 Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People recovering from elective joint surgeries and complex orthopedic conditions * must be medically stable with no significant fluctuations in medical status within 48 hours * must be motivated to participate in rehabilitation and have active rehab goals * must be able to participate in two sessions of active rehab therapy 5-7 days a week * must have cognitive abilities and state of mental health that support participation in active rehab * must be able to sit unsupported for at least 30 minutes * weight bearing as tolerated (if not weight-bearing, must have clearly identified functional goals achievable through inpatient admission)

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English ; Many other languages

Language Note

Other languages may be available

Area(s) Served

Toronto and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

7-day, high-intensity inpatient rehabilitation program for people recovering from elective joint replacements and other complex orthopedic conditions * individual and group therapy available * focuses on improving function and mobility to help patients ease back into the community * services provided by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, speech language pathologists, pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, social workers, and psychiatrists
Last updated: Sep 12, 2024: Suggest an edit
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