Trillium Health Partners - Credit Valley Hospital - Outpatient Physiotherapy Services (Progression)

Application

A referral from an orthopedic surgeon is required * also accepts referrals from GTA Rehab Network and patients who did not have a surgery at THP

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Patients who have had total joint replacement procedures (hip/knee) at THP or who reside in Mississauga Halton area

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretive services available

Area(s) Served

Mississauga Halton area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Before the Diagnostic Imaging Department

Description of Services:

Hospital-based outpatient day program with a focus on rehabilitation * patients are engaged in setting their treatment goals and are expected to participate in their assigned home program to help their full functional recovery * virtual care is also available upon request

Outpatient physiotherapy services include:

in-person assessment and treatment by physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants
preop and postop education
goal setting and treatment planning
individual and group exercise programming
home exercise program

Knee replacement patients can start outpatient physiotherapy between 5-7 days after the surgery and can expect to participate in exercise classes twice per week for up to 6 weeks

Hip replacement patients can start outpatient physiotherapy between 2-6 weeks post surgery, and usually only need 1-3 visits