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Programs & Services


Physiotherapy - Hip and Knee Replacement

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.

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

 

Group services are not available at all locations – please confirm your preference at the time of booking your assessment.

 

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.

 

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

University of Calgary Sports Medicine Centre

Address
376 Collegiate Boulevard NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 1N4
Telephone
403-220-8232
Fax
403-282-6170
Accessibility

The main entrance to the Sport Medicine Centre on Collegiate Boulevard has a ramp and remote doors to allow for wheelchair access.

Getting There

By Car:
Exit 32 Ave NW onto Collegiate Blvd NW. Drive passed the Olympic Oval and turn right into parking lot 16 (P16). Visitors must pay for hourly parking through the parking meters located at each ends of the lot. From P16 lot proceed to walk East to the Kinesiology B Building.

By Train:

Walk approximately 11 minutes west from the University C Train Station. Follow the link for google maps walking directions.

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 - 6:00 pm

Note

Only Individualized / 1:1 services are available at this location.

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

Children or Adults who:

  • have had a total or partial hip or knee replacement within the last 12 weeks
  • program coordinators must approve funding for care that is initiated later than 12 weeks
Service Access

Recent hip or knee replacement

Call a clinic listed to learn more about eligibility and to book an appointment if you have had your surgery recently and need support in the recovery process.

No referral needed.


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


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