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Programs & Services

Physiotherapy - Fractures, Orthopedic Surgery and General Injuries

AHS offers funded physiotherapy services in contracted clinics to help you improve your function, better understand your condition and learn what you can do to be healthy and independent.

Physiotherapists are movement specialists who are trained to help people improve participation in their daily activities. Through an active approach, physiotherapists focus on teaching exercises and educating clients on how to manage pain and their recovery. Children or adults who meet specific criteria may be eligible for AHS contracted physiotherapy services.
Services will include:

  • an assessment
  • home exercise program
  • education on your condition and how to manage daily living
  • education to support ongoing activity and long-term recovery

This service is provided by Alberta Health Services contracted service providers.

Contact Details

Nanton Community Health Centre

Location Info
Lifemark Nanton
Address
2214 20 Street
Nanton, Alberta
T0L 1R0
Telephone
403-646-2676
Accessibility

This facility is wheelchair accessible.

Getting There

Free Parking.

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Wednesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
physical therapists, physiotherapists (PTs), therapy assistants (TAs)
Eligibility

Children or Adults who:

  • have had a fracture or an orthopedic surgery (muscle, tendon, ligament, bone or joint) within the last 12 weeks. Program coordinators must approve funding for care that is initiated later than 12 weeks

OR

  • have a general joint, muscle condition or injury (e.g. sprain or strain), and meet the low income thresholds. To initiate this process or to find out more, call the Rehabilitation Advice Line
Service Access

Children or adults can access Alberta Health Services funded physiotherapy services.

Recent fracture or orthopedic surgery
Call a clinic listed to learn more about eligibility and to book an appointment if you have had a recent fracture or orthopedic surgery and need support in the recovery process.
No referral needed.
General joint or muscle conditions or injuries
Includes joint, muscle, cartilage or tendon injuries (i.e. sprains or strains).
Call the Rehabilitation Advice Line to initiate the process or for general advice.


Wait Times

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

Fees

Initial assessment and a set number of treatment visits will be covered by AHS for those who meet the service eligibility criteria.

Exercise and specialty equipment / supplies are not funded through this program. Cancel and no show fees may be applied at the discretion of the clinic.


Service Locations
Also Known As
Other
Ambulatory Community Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy Clinics in the Community, Physiotherapy - Outpatients/Community, Private Physiotherapy