Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - St John's Rehab Program - Short Term Active Reconditioning (STAR)

Medical referral required

The hospitals 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

People who have had general surgery, have a medical condition requiring a lengthy hospital stay, or have lost strength or mobility after complex care at an acute care facility, and who need reconditioning therapy * 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

Covered by OHIP

English ; Many other languages

Other languages may be available

Toronto and area

Wheelchair Accessible