Government-funded physiotherapy clinics provide assessment and treatment services, including rehabilitation following an injury or hospital stay. If you are eligible, a registered physiotherapist will meet with you one-on-one to determine the best treatment plan for you and supervise the physiotherapy process.
Who is eligible
With a valid Ontario health card you can receive government-funded physiotherapy if you are:
65 years or older
19 years or under
any age after an overnight hospital stay or an outpatient/day surgery procedure (within the last 12 months) for a condition requiring physiotherapy
a recipient of the Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program (any age, OHIP card not required)
When to use this option
After experiencing:
a recent illness, injury, accident or surgery that led to a decline in function or movement
a flare-up or worsening of symptoms from a previous fall, accident, surgery, or chronic condition that led to a decline in function or movement
NO PHYSICIAN REFERRALS/PRESCRIPTIONS ARE NECESSARY TO ACCESS THIS SERVICE
Contact the physiotherapy clinic to make an appointment.