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Programs & Services

Physiotherapy Geriatric Inpatient Services

Offers services for geriatric patients with physical limitations due to disease or injury.

Provides prevention, evaluation and treatment of physical dysfunction resulting secondary to disease, disability or injury. It is based on the science of movement. Assessment by a physical therapist may include examination of posture, strength, flexibility, joint mobility, coordination, balance, cardiopulmonary status, gait, and pain, in addition to the functioning of the client.

Contact Details

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital

Address
666 5 Street SW
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 4H6
Telephone
403-529-8851
Fax
403-529-8968
Getting There

Parking available

Parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Note

Weekend services are not available. Services are provided on a part-time basis within the hours of operation listed.
Access
Service Providers May Include
physical therapists, physical therapy assistants
Eligibility

Inpatients on geriatric unit.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Affiliations with Occupational Therapy and Respiratory Therapy; Home Care; Community partners (schools); children's programs, Children's Health and Developmental Services, Alberta Aides to Daily Living; Seating Clinic; Inpatient Services

Also Known As
Acronym
GAU
Other
Supportive Rehabilitation - Geriatric