Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Lakeridge Health helps individuals living in the community recover and optimize function for those who have had a recent orthopedic surgery or fracture. This program offers the assessment and development of a personalized treatment plan that is delivered through an individual or group-based program. Treatments plans may include an exercise program, manual therapy, mobility training, modalities and education.  

Referrals are accepted from both individuals who have received care from Lakeridge Health or an external acute care facility.  Referrals must come from an orthopedic specialist (e.g. orthopedic surgeon). External referrals may be made using the Ambulatory Rehabilitation Centres: Outpatient Physiotherapy Form.

Locations

Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital

Ambulatory Rehabilitation Centre - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 

Ground floor (basement level)
580 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax, ON, L1S 2J4 
Phone: 905-683-2320 ext. 11213 
Fax: 905-428-5204 

Lakeridge Health – Rossland Road 

Ambulatory Rehabilitation Centre - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 

58 Rossland Rd., West, Oshawa, ON L1G 2V5 
Phone: 905-576-8711 ext. 34355 
Fax: 905-721-4777 

What to bring

• Your Ontario Health card
• List of your medications
• Any documentation such as x-ray reports, surgeon reports, and exercise handouts
• Comfortable and non-slip footwear, for example running shoes 
• Comfortable and loose clothing you can exercise in, for example track pants and t-shirts  
• Your mobility aid, for example a cane, walker, wheelchair 
• Your education booklet
• Your reading glasses and hearing aids

Patient Education Materials

Knee Replacement Surgery Resources

• Recovery After Your Knee Placement Surgery manual - This manual will help you understand and learn about your knee replacement and rehabilitation following your surgery. The manual contains information on all your upcoming care, including care before your surgery, admission to the hospital, surgery, care after your surgery, rehabilitation, and follow-up care once you are home. You will also find helpful answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), equipment needed for a total knee replacement and the vendor list for Durham & Surrounding Region.

• Video: Pre-Operative Education - Total Knee Replacement

Hip Replacement Surgery Resources

• Hip Replacement Surgery Manual - This manual will help you understand and learn about your hip replacement and rehabilitation following your surgery. The manual contains information on all your upcoming care, including care before your surgery, admission to the hospital, surgery, care after your surgery, rehabilitation, and follow-up care once you are home. You will also find helpful answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), equipment needed for a total hip replacement and the vendor list for Durham & Surrounding Region. 
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Post Total Hip Arthroplasty
• Equipment Needed for a Total Hip Replacement
• Video: Pre-Operative Education - Total Hip Replacement