Halton Healthcare - Milton District Hospital - Acute Hand Program (Progression)

Application

Referrals from Halton Healthcare plastic and orthopedic surgeons * external physicians * all referrals will be triaged by the Hand Therapy team

Eligibility / Target Population

People with complex hand injuries and post-operative cases

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretive services available

Area Served

Milton and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Paid parking

Description of Services:

Outpatient care for people with complex hand injuries and post-operative cases * services provided by physiotherapists and occupational therapists with specialty training * focus is to return patients to their functional level of performance in their necessary activities of daily living

therapists will work with patients one-on-one to develop an individualized treatment program
treatment may include custom orthoses, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and patient education * custom orthoses are not covered by OHIP, so a fee will apply
patients must be fully committed to engaging in therapy and their home exercise program