- Description
- Physical Therapy is a discipline specialized in addressing issues with physical function, movement and mobility which may be caused by various medical conditions. Physical therapists work with patients to restore, maintain and maximize their function and quality of life.
Helps to restore maximum function and independence through:
- restoring, improving or maintaining physical function and mobility
- pain Management
- falls prevention and injury reduction
- prehabilititation and post operative rehabilitation following organ transplant
- post operative rehabilitation following various general surgery
- cardiac rehabilitation
- rehabilitation following stroke or spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions such as Parkinson's Disease
- rehabilitation following trauma or post -operative orthopedic injuries
- rehabilitation of rheumatological conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis
- management of cystic fibrosis and other cardiopulmonary conditions
- rehabilitation of the hand following plastic surgery through hand therapy
- burn rehabilitation
Key Provider: physical therapists (PTs), physiotherapists, therapy assistants (TAs) - Eligibility
- Yes, Phone University of Alberta Hospital Rehabilitation Services and follow the prompts for more information.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: N/A
Waiting Period: Yes,Waiting times are variable depending on the outpatient program or clinic.
An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment / clinic booking.
- Telephone
- 780-407-6002
- Telephone
- 780-407-6203 (University of Alberta Hospital Rehabilitation Services)
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services - Interpretive Services available in multiple languages through video or phone interpretive services. American Sign Language is available through video interpretive services. Access is 24 / 7.
- Fees
- Fee: Yes,
There may be fees associated with assistive devices, equipment, splints, orthotics or therapeutic supplies.
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators and washrooms - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 8, 2024
- Address
- 8440 112 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon07:00 AM to 05:00 PMTue07:00 AM to 05:00 PMWed07:00 AM to 05:00 PMThu07:00 AM to 05:00 PMFri07:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Inpatient services are provided days per week. Most programs offer access on weekends and holidays, though service intensity or frequency may be reduced.
Outpatient services are generally provided during weekdays and generally between the hours of 7 AM to 5 PM but vary between programs.
