| Program: | Physiotherapy | ||
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Chatham-Kent Health Alliance |
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| Description of Services: |
Physiotherapists are trained in diverse areas such as neurology, orthopaedics, and cardiorespiratory assessment and treatment. Physiotherapy services are offered to both outpatients and inpatients. After assessing a patient's condition, the therapist implements selected intervention(s) to safely relieve pain, to achieve and maintain health and fitness, and to optimize functional independence and physical performance. Physiotherapists educate the patient about their condition as much as possible. All therapists have developed advanced clinical expertise in an area of interest by taking continuing education courses. |
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| Fees: | Most services covered by OHIP | ||
| Application: |
All referrals are by physician order, as per the Public Hospitals Act * For outpatient physiotherapy, a physician's referral specifying the diagnosis and any precautions is required Waiting Period: Outpatient Waitlist: Urgent - up to two (2) weeks; Acute - Two (2) weeks to six (6) months |
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| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Accessibility Notes: | Fully Accessible | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Chatham-Kent | ||
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| Phone Numbers: | 519-437-6080 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Website: | www.ckha.on.ca | ||
| Address: |
80 Grand Ave W, PO Box 2030 Chatham, ON N7M 5L9 |
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| Intersection: | Violet St and Grand Ave W | ||
| Location: | Chatham | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm | ||
| Contacts: |
Jarrod Prieur - Director 519-352-6401 ext 6483 * prija@ckha.on.ca Jocelyn Badder - Clinical Manager, Integrated Stroke & Therapy Services 519-352-6401 ext 6900 * jbadder@ckha.on.ca |
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| This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 11/19/2024 | |||
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