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Although many patients are able to move well after surgery, they find they are unable to do everything for themselves when they return home. Movement restrictions and having to use an aid for walking for at least six weeks are often barriers to doing simple tasks like bathing, cleaning and preparing...

Pre-Admission Clinic Once your date for surgery has been set, you will have an appointment at the hospital prior to surgery in the Pre-Admission Clinic. The purpose of the Pre-Admission Clinic visit is to help you prepare for your surgery. Here we will talk to you about what will happen to you while...

Here are some tips for safety proofing your home before and after having your surgery: Lighting Always turn the lights on before going into a room and take a few seconds to let your eyes adjust. Use night lights, especially to light hallways, bathrooms and bedrooms. Make sure indoor and outdoor...

After knee replacement surgery, you will be taught an exercise program that you will be responsible to continue with for the first two weeks after surgery. As you improve and progress from your surgery, you will be introduced to new exercises that are appropriate for your recovery level. You should...

After hip replacement surgery, you will be taught an exercise program that you will be responsible to continue with for the first two weeks after surgery. As you improve and progress from your surgery, you will be introduced to new exercises that are appropriate for your recovery level. You should...

CSTAR provides the framework for high-quality simulation-based education programs for healthcare professionals. Resources range from basic medical and surgical task trainers, virtual reality simulators, and high-fidelity simulation environments.

Comprehensive care is the foundation of medical care provided to patients in the Southwestern Ontario Bleeding Disorders Program. Our medical team is an interdisciplinary team which works closely together to meet the needs of our patients. As you are aware, I am the physiotherapist who provides...

Dr. Soumitra Tole , FRCPC, Medical Director, Paediatrics Dr. Chai Phua , MD, FRCPC, Medical Director, Adults Thunnisa Shanmugalingam , NP-PHC, MN, Nurse Practitioner, Paediatrics and Adults Cindy Milne-Wren , MSW, RSW Social Worker, Paediatric Kaitlyn Sluys , BA, MSW, RSW, Social Worker, Adult

Introduction Everyone can benefit from regular physical activity. Activity increases muscle strength and flexibility, improves cardiovascular fitness, enhances coordination, and generally leads to increased all-around well-being. People of all ages and levels of physical ability can participate in...