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Programs & Services


Community Accessible Rehabilitation (CAR) - Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Provides assessment and treatment for clients who have complex medical conditions of a musculoskeletal nature that requires specialty rehabilitation services not available through other community resources.

Treatment offered for complex musculoskeletal conditions that may include:

  • hand and upper extremity (arm) injuries, including specialized custom hand splint fabrication
  • multiple, complex injuries due to trauma
  • amputation
  • certain rheumatology diagnoses
  • complex joint arthroplasty

The rehabilitation focus is on achieving client goals in improved functionality and independence, to enable return to work or meaningful activity. This will include one-on-one interventions, education, exercise, self-management strategies, and where appropriate, connection with other community resources.

Contact Details

Peter Lougheed Centre

Address
3500 26 Avenue NE
Calgary, Alberta
T1Y 6J4
Telephone
403-943-0279 (Central Intake)
Fax
403-943-0578
Accessibility

On major bus route an lifts on site.

Getting There

Parking available

Peter Lougheed Centre parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Note

Closed Statutory holidays.

Access
Service Providers May Include
occupational therapists (OTs), physiotherapists (PTs), psychologists, recreational therapists, social workers, therapy assistants
Eligibility

Must be 18 years of age or older, medically stable, physically and cognitively able to participate in an active rehabilitation program.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
CAR