PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAMS

Each resident is assessed using visual scales, range of motion measurement, strength measurement, gait test, the Tinette balance test, the 3 minute walk test and the timed get up and go test. Based on assessment outcomes, each resident is assigned to a physiotherapy regime.

Training Groups:

Balance Standing / Sitting:
Improves residents' static and dynamic balance to assist in preventing falls.

Mobility:
Improves residents' ambulation potential.

Flexibility:
Improves residents' range of motion.

Stroke Rehabilitation:
Specifically for residents recovering from a stroke.

Resistance Strength:
Improves residents' muscle weakness. This includes an exercise program for the cognitively impaired residents and Well Elderly Exercises for the well elderly residents.

Therapy for post fractures, arthoplasty, joint replacement and amputation is also offered.

Heat Treatments:
Heat treatments are used on an as needed basis to assist in decreasing chronic pain by improving circulation, and targeting localized areas.