Delivery of physiotherapy services to some first Nations communities in Manitoba
Thomas, M.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health 57(Suppl 1): 697-701
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 1239-9736 PMID: 10093372 Document Number: 494402
This program was instituted to extend physiotherapy services to communities without road access to traditional rehabilitation services. Physiotherapy consulting services are provided on a monthly basis to communities involved in the program. Service is based in the communities' nursing stations and includes four components: direct care to clients, preventive care, professional resources, and education. Physiotherapy services can be effectively provided in isolated settings by an outreach program using experienced therapists based in a central location.