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Program:
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Medical Daycare Amputee Rehabilitation (Progression)
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Address:
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300 Wellington St N, Level 2
Hamilton, ON
L8L 0A4
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Map
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Intersection:
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Wellington St N and Barton St E
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Executives:
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Stephen Patton - Clinical Manager
Hamilton Health Sciences
905-521-2100 ext 40933 * pattons@hhsc.ca
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Service Description:
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Hospital-based outpatient day program with a focus on amputee rehabilitation * interdisciplinary team helps patients move about or walk with a prosthesis, practice functional activities of daily living, and learn management of life with a prosthesis
Progression level of rehabilitative care for patients working to restore or maximize functionality
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Medical referral required * assessment required to determine readiness to participate
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults with recent amputations * must have a sitting tolerance of 2 hours * must have independence in standing pivot transfers * must have desire and motivation to use a prosthesis * residual limb must be in a condition to allow prosthetic fitting
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