Program: Acute Hand Program (Progression)
Organizations: Halton Healthcare
     Milton District Hospital
    
Description of Services: Outpatient care for people with complex hand injuries and post-operative cases * services provided by physiotherapists and occupational therapists with specialty training * focus is to return patients to their functional level of performance in their necessary activities of daily living
  • therapists will work with patients one-on-one to develop an individualized treatment program
  • treatment may include custom orthoses, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and patient education * custom orthoses are not covered by OHIP, so a fee will apply
  • patients must be fully committed to engaging in therapy and their home exercise program
Requirements
Fees: Most services covered by OHIP
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People with complex hand injuries and post-operative cases
Application: Referrals from Halton Healthcare plastic and orthopedic surgeons * external physicians * all referrals will be triaged by the Hand Therapy team
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Paid parking
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Milton and area
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 905-876-7022
Toll-Free: To avoid long distance charges to a Halton Healthcare hospital, just dial local hospital number and request to be transferred
Teletype: 905-878-7202
Crisis: Call 911 in emergencies
Fax: 905-876-7005 or 905-815-5109
Website: www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca/services_/28763/s29703-...
Address: 725 Bronte St S
Milton, ON
L9T 9K1
Map
Intersection: Bronte St S and Derry Rd
Location: Milton (Willmott)
Rehabilitative Care Details
Age Group: Adult * Pediatric
Rehabilitative Condition Population: Medical/General
Level of Rehabilitative Care
Community Based Levels Progression: Hospital-Based Outpatient Therapy
Program Details
Service is for Individuals Who: Patients who have complex hand injuries or who have had hand surgery
Therapy Availability PerWeek: 2 times/week
External Referrals Accepted: Yes
Cost to Client: OHIP Pays
Admission Criteria
Diagnosis: Complex hand injuries or post-operative cases
Cognition: Patient must be able to comply with treatment program
Behaviour: Patient must be non-aggressive and pose no risk to self or others
Participation: Patient must be motivated to participate
Other:

About Us

The Acute Hand Therapy Program provides a team approach of care for complex hand injuries and post-op cases requiring treatment from Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with specialty training


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