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Program:
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Outpatient Hand and Upper Extremity Program (Progression)
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Address:
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541 Glenridge Ave
St Catharines, ON
L2T 4C2
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Map
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Intersection:
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Glenridge Ave and John Macdonell St
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Service Description:
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Assessment, treatment, and education for individuals diagnosed with dysfunction, disease, or acute trauma to hands and upper extremities * services provided by an occupational therapist or physiotherapist may include:
- manual therapy or soft tissue mobilization
- hand exercises
- custom splinting
- retraining and stretching to regain comfort and function for the hand
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 * patients are responsible for cost of splints
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Application:
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Medical referral required
Internal - Submit referral through Centralized Intake Process
External - Submit referral by fax
Senior therapist will conduct a pre-admission screening once referral is made
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities
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