Pre and Post Operative Rehabilitation
As hospital stays are shortened and out-patient physiotherapy clinics are closed, community-based clinics fill the gap. Davisville Yonge Clinics on Merton is here to support you pre- and post-surgery.
Pre-Surgery
- Preparation for surgery – facilitating a quicker recovery
- Education on preparing your home to make things easier after surgery
- Recommendation on assistive devices to help after surgery (ex. long handled reacher, electric can opener etc.)
- Practice doing activities of daily living in a modified manner if restrictions exist after surgery
- Exercises to work on range of motion and strengthening
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
- Whether after a fracture or orthopedic surgery we provide guidance and treatment during recovery
- Following specific rehabilitation protocols provided by your surgeon / coordination of care
- Supervision through prescribed exercises
- Keeping patients on target with goals of recovery
- Education on injury prevention
- Treatment plans customized to return each patient to their pre-operative activities in a timely manner
Your insurer may request a doctor’s referral for reimbursement.