COVID-19 UPDATE – In-Clinic and Virtual Physiotherapy (VPT) Services Available!
Referrals can be made through:
We are pleased to announce that the clinic has been given the green light from the Ministry of Health to resume in-person physiotherapy services again. Given the ongoing pandemic and changing regional restrictions and/or lockdowns, it is still strongly recommended that virtual physiotherapy assessment and treatment be explored when possible.
It is still recommended that in-clinic visits occur for emergent and urgent patient cases, while routine or standard care is provided through virtual services, or a combination or virtual and in-clinic. This is to help us help ensure your safety during this changing time.
We have made some changes to continue to keep you safe during this uncertain time, as your safety is our top priority.
What else are we doing to maintain your safety?
The staff at Fairway Physiotherapy would like to acknowledge the ongoing efforts of Canada’s frontline healthcare workers, as well as the public, in their efforts to engage in preventative health measures and social distancing. Together we will weather the COVID storm.
In response to the needs of Northwestern Ontario residents, we are pleased to continue live, full-time Virtual Physiotherapy Services through Insig Health (encrypted and secure medical platform). It is as simple as clicking a provided email link from your home computer, smartphone or smart devices. Call us for details.
How can physiotherapy be provided through virtual means during COVID-19?
The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and the Ontario Physiotherapy Association support the delivery of VPT to all patient groups during this time, as well as those who are urgent or emergent in nature.
Virtual physiotherapy are supported by research (evidence-based) can be delivered to initial assessment and treatment visits in order to:
How are virtual physiotherapy services funded?
Assessment and treatment billing and fee structure are consistent with recommendations from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Various extended health benefit insurance companies, such as Sun Life, have released statements recently approving funding for virtual physiotherapy visits. Please consult your specific extended health provider directly for any inquiries. In addition, the WSIB is also permitting a variety of their programs and services to be delivered through virtual means, as is the Ministry of Health's Community Physiotherapy Clinic (CPC) Program.
What about hands-on care or manual therapy?
Hands-on care, or orthopaedic manual physiotherapy (OMPT), may be a hallmark feature of seeing an OMPT practitioner. Elements of manual therapy largely involve patient education on techniques and self-application of mobilizations. This approach can still be applied through VPT, but teaching you the patient, how to perform certain manual therapy techniques safely while under the direct supervision of a orthopaedic physiotherapist.
Further information on OMPT can be found at https://manippt.org/. Look for a FCAMPT-certified physiotherapist near you!
Statements on VPT - College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
https://www.collegept.org/…/tele-rehabilitation-another-too…
https://www.collegept.org/…/virtual-practice-in-physiothera…
Statements on VPT - Canadian Physiotherapy Association
https://physiotherapy.ca/…/it-time-mainstream-telephysiothe…
Please contact the clinic directly to book your consultation with a physiotherapist, or to inquire about Virtual Physiotherapy (VPT).
Wishing you and your family health and happiness!
Fairway Physiotherapy Staff
Referrals can be made through:
- Fax (807) 344-5042
- Voicemail (807) 344-5242
- Email reception@fairwayphysio.ca
We are pleased to announce that the clinic has been given the green light from the Ministry of Health to resume in-person physiotherapy services again. Given the ongoing pandemic and changing regional restrictions and/or lockdowns, it is still strongly recommended that virtual physiotherapy assessment and treatment be explored when possible.
It is still recommended that in-clinic visits occur for emergent and urgent patient cases, while routine or standard care is provided through virtual services, or a combination or virtual and in-clinic. This is to help us help ensure your safety during this changing time.
We have made some changes to continue to keep you safe during this uncertain time, as your safety is our top priority.
- Ongoing Virtual Physiotherapy appointments will continue to be available from the comfort and safety of your home. This is still the primary recommendation for consulting your physiotherapist, where possible.
- All patient initial bookings will be scheduled by phone (not in person or walk-in) to limit your in-person contact. A secure referral drop off box will also made available to new patient outside of the clinic, so that we may contact you.
- We are requiring all patients, as well as any companions, to be masked in some fashion when attending in-clinic.
- Please arrive at your scheduled time, to limit your wait, and please leave all non-essential belonging in your vehicle to minimize contact.
- Please try to attend alone, unless this is not possible.
- You will be asked a series of questions on each visit to screen for symptoms, as well as perform a touchless, infrared forehead temperature scan.
- You will see a reduced patient and therapist presence in clinic to maintain social distancing.
- You will see your therapist wearing personal protective equipment, which may include gloves, masks, face shields and disposable garments.
- Treatment offices, touch point surfaces, instruments and waiting rooms will be sanitized, in keeping with Ministry guidelines prior to and following use.
- Protective shielding is installed for any front desk interactions.
- We ask that you continue to use credit card or e-transfer as your form of payment.
What else are we doing to maintain your safety?
The staff at Fairway Physiotherapy would like to acknowledge the ongoing efforts of Canada’s frontline healthcare workers, as well as the public, in their efforts to engage in preventative health measures and social distancing. Together we will weather the COVID storm.
In response to the needs of Northwestern Ontario residents, we are pleased to continue live, full-time Virtual Physiotherapy Services through Insig Health (encrypted and secure medical platform). It is as simple as clicking a provided email link from your home computer, smartphone or smart devices. Call us for details.
How can physiotherapy be provided through virtual means during COVID-19?
The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and the Ontario Physiotherapy Association support the delivery of VPT to all patient groups during this time, as well as those who are urgent or emergent in nature.
Virtual physiotherapy are supported by research (evidence-based) can be delivered to initial assessment and treatment visits in order to:
- Triage and monitor your progress using objective tools
- Exercise prescription and supervised progressions
- Home-based modalities for pain control
- Self-administered techniques, such as mobilization and/or massage
- Support, coaching and education of caregivers and family
- Assessment of your ongoing function
How are virtual physiotherapy services funded?
Assessment and treatment billing and fee structure are consistent with recommendations from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Various extended health benefit insurance companies, such as Sun Life, have released statements recently approving funding for virtual physiotherapy visits. Please consult your specific extended health provider directly for any inquiries. In addition, the WSIB is also permitting a variety of their programs and services to be delivered through virtual means, as is the Ministry of Health's Community Physiotherapy Clinic (CPC) Program.
What about hands-on care or manual therapy?
Hands-on care, or orthopaedic manual physiotherapy (OMPT), may be a hallmark feature of seeing an OMPT practitioner. Elements of manual therapy largely involve patient education on techniques and self-application of mobilizations. This approach can still be applied through VPT, but teaching you the patient, how to perform certain manual therapy techniques safely while under the direct supervision of a orthopaedic physiotherapist.
Further information on OMPT can be found at https://manippt.org/. Look for a FCAMPT-certified physiotherapist near you!
Statements on VPT - College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
https://www.collegept.org/…/tele-rehabilitation-another-too…
https://www.collegept.org/…/virtual-practice-in-physiothera…
Statements on VPT - Canadian Physiotherapy Association
https://physiotherapy.ca/…/it-time-mainstream-telephysiothe…
Please contact the clinic directly to book your consultation with a physiotherapist, or to inquire about Virtual Physiotherapy (VPT).
Wishing you and your family health and happiness!
Fairway Physiotherapy Staff
MISSION STATEMENT
At Fairway Physiotherapy, we pride ourselves on bringing to you highly-trained health care practitioners, who practice based on the best available evidence and their clinical experience, with you as the patient at the heart of your own treatment, so that you may be able to better achieve your goals in health and wellness.
CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS
- We believe that all patients deserve access to evidence-based, best-practice physiotherapy services to improve their health and happiness.
- We believe that patients of all ages should be at the centre of their care so that their beliefs and values help to guide their care.
- We believe that all patients should be helped in setting and achieving their goals for health and wellness.
EVENING HOURS are available for your convenience
620 Arthur St. W. in Mountdale Medical (next to Naxos Grill)
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620 Arthur St. W. in Mountdale Medical (next to Naxos Grill)
FREE PARKING