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Program:
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Acute Hand Program (Progression)
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Toll-Free:
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To avoid long distance charges to a Halton Healthcare hospital, just dial local hospital number and request to be transferred
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Fax:
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905-876-7005 or 905-815-5109
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Address:
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725 Bronte St S
Milton, ON
L9T 9K1
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Map
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Referrals from Halton Healthcare plastic and orthopedic surgeons * external physicians * all referrals will be triaged by the Hand Therapy team
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with complex hand injuries and post-operative cases
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive services available
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