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| Musculoskeletal
(MSK) Rehabilitation Program
Hillcrest Centre,
47 Austin Terrace, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1Y8
| Tel: |
416-597-3422
ext. 4506 |
| Fax: |
416-537-3752 |
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Complex
MSK Service
| Type
of service: |
Inpatient,
outpatient |
| Average
length of stay: |
3
to 4 weeks |
| Conditions: |
Arthritis,
osteoporosis, post-op complications, Parkinson's disease, diabetes,
neurological dysfunctions, and cardiac conditions |
| Number
of beds: |
50 |
| Referral
required: |
Physician |
The Complex
MSK Service specializes in treating patients who have significant
functional mobility and movement impairments related to the musculoskeletal
system. Patients receive physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hydro/pool
therapy and education to improve their level of independence in
daily living.
Admitting Criteria:
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Anticipated
length of stay of 28 to 31 days |
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Medically
stable |
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Identified
achievable rehabilitation goals |
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Motivated
and physically capable of participating in a rehab program |
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Cognitively
able to learn new activities and follow direction |
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Requires
interprofessional care that is not available in the community
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Identified
an appropriate discharge destination and an alternative plan
(if required) prior to admission |
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Multiple
Trauma Service
| Average
length of stay: |
4 weeks |
| Number
of beds: |
4 |
| Referral
required: |
Physician |
This new service
provides rehabilitation to people who have sustained multiple fractures
and other injuries e.g. in a motor vehicle accident. This service
works with regional trauma centres to reduce the length of time
patients currently have to wait for rehabilitation. The patient
plays an integral part in their goal planning and rehabilitation.
Admissions Criteria:
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An
anticipated length of stay of 30 to 35 days |
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Two
or more active orthopedic medical conditions |
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Multiple injuries/fractures as a result of trauma |
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Physically
ready to participate in the entire rehab process |
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Has
cognitive ability to learn new activities and follow direction |
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Over
18 years of age |
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Does
not require active medical treatment from an acute care hospital,
excluding I.V. therapy |
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Oncology
Service
| Average
length of stay: |
4 weeks |
| Number
of beds: |
4 |
| Referral
required: |
Physician |
Oncology Rehabilitation
is for people who have cancer of the musculoskeletal system (i.e.
bone and tissue tumours, bone marrow transplants). Rehab is particularly
important to minimize the potential for long-term disability among
cancer survivors. Therapy focuses on helping patients regain previous
levels of functioning or to adjust to new limitations. There is
also an education-based outpatient component to this service.
Admission Criteria:
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An
anticipated length of stay of 28 to 31 days |
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Medically
stable |
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Physically
ready to participate in a rehab program |
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Cognitively
able to learn new activities and follow direction |
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Requires
limited transfers for external treatment and follow-up |
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Potential
to achieve desired rehab goals |
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Has
an appropriate discharge destination identified prior to admission |
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Requires
interprofessional care that is not available in the community |
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Prevention
and Rehabilitation of Osteoporosis (PRO) Service
University Centre,
550 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2A2
| Tel: |
416-597-3422
ext. 3622 |
| Fax: |
416-
597-1977 |
| Type
of service: |
Outpatient
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The PRO Service
offers exercise, education and peer support to individuals with
osteoporosis or to those who are at risk of developing the disease.
Patients learn about:
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Osteoporosis
medications and how to manage the disease |
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Appropriate
exercises for people with osteoporosis |
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Knowledgeable and healthy food choices |
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Lifestyle
changes |
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How
to cope with pain and emotional issues |
The
service team includes a physiatrist, physiotherapist, and exercise
specialist. Patients will also have consultations with a pharmacist,
nutritionist, and occupational therapist. All patients receive a
medical assessment, that includes bone density tests and exercise
testing to determine fitness levels, in order to establish the diagnosis
and severity of osteoporosis. Patients receive ongoing support and
regular medical reassessments, group exercise classes, and physiotherapy
intervention.
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last
update: June 26, 2003
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