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Programs & Services

Physiotherapy - Fractures, Orthopedic Surgery and General Injuries

 Location: Northgate Centre

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

Services may be provided individually or in a group and include:

  • assessment
  • home exercise program
  • education on the condition and to help manage daily living
  • education to support ongoing activity and long-term recovery.

Participation in recovery will be encouraged at home and in the clinic.

Physiotherapists are movement specialists who are trained to help people participate in their daily activities by helping them improve function and manage their pain and concerns.

Children or adults who meet specific criteria may be eligible for AHS physiotherapy services through AHS.

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

Contact Details

Northgate Centre

Location Info
Pivotal Physiotherapy - Northgate Centre Unit 2002
Address
9499 137 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5E 5R8
Telephone
780-473-1461
Fax
780-473-4344
Email
apptng@pivotalphysio.com
Getting There

Parking and Public transportation available

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tuesday
7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wednesday
7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thursday
7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Friday
7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday
8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
physical therapists (PTs), 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. AHS must approve care that is required to start later than 12 weeks.

OR

  • Have a general joint or muscle condition or injury (e.g. sprain or strain), call the Rehabilitation Advice Line (1-833-379-0563). Low income individuals may be eligible for in-person or virtual services.
Service Access

Children and adults can access funded physiotherapy services through Alberta Health Services.

Recent fracture or orthopedic surgery

Call a clinic listed to book an appointment if the fracture or surgery has happened within the last 12 weeks.

AHS must approve care that is required to start later than 12 weeks.

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 (1-833-379-0563) for general advice (available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).


Wait Times

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

Fees

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

Home exercise and specialty equipment/supplies are not funded through this program.

Low income individuals may be eligible for in-person or virtual services.


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