Physiotherapy - Hip and Knee Replacement

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

Description

AHS offers funded physiotherapy services in AHS facilities and contracted clinics to help you improve your function, better understand your condition and learn what you can do to be healthy and independent.

Services may be provided individually or in a group and include:

assessment
home exercise program
education on the condition and to help manage daily living
education to support ongoing activity and long-term recovery

*Group services are not available at all locations, please confirm your preference at the time of booking your assesssment.

Participation in recovery will be encouraged at home and in the clinic.

Physiotherapists are movement specialists who are trained to help people participate in their daily activities by helping them improve function and manage their pain and concerns.

Adults who meet specific criteria may be eligible for AHS physiotherapy services through AHS.

This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers.

Key Provider: physical therapists (PTs), physiotherapists(PTs), therapy assistants (TAs)

Eligibility

Yes, Children or Adults who: Have had a hip or knee replacement within the last 12 weeks. AHS must approve care that is required to start later than 12 weeks.

Application Process

Service Access: See below, Recent hip or knee replacement Call a clinic listed to book an appointment if the surgery has happened within the last 12 weeks. AHS must approve care that is required to start later than 12 weeks. No referral needed.
Referral Process: No

Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Telephone

780-591-5555

Fax

780-900-4081

Languages

Interpreter/Translation services

Fees

Fee: Yes,

Initial assessment and set treatment visits will be covered by AHS for those who meet the service eligibility criteria.

Home exercise and specialty equipment/supplies are not funded through this program.

Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A