These web pages provide information about hospital-based, rehabilitation services for adults living in the Island Health region.
The Rehabilitation team provide comprehensive assessment and treatment services through:
| Contact Information | Department Leaders |
| For Rehabilitation Services contacts at specific sites, please see Adult Rehabilitation Services. |
Director Rehabilitation StrategyChris Therriault-Finke |
The following is a list of rehabilitation resources that may be of interest to patients and families.
The War Amps
Shares information from all over the world with amputees and the prosthetic industry in Canada.
The International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Canada
Provides information and links for the Amputee as well as professionals.
Queen Alexandra Orthotics, Prosthetics & Seating (QAOPS)
Provides an overview of the products and services available from QAOPS to help people of all ages overcome mobility and physical challenges.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Provides access to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada website which has an excellent new section on strokes. All the information on this website is Canadian, current and has been approved by Heart and Stroke Foundation medical experts.
Neuroscience Health
Provides information and links for patients with neurological conditions (Stroke, Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, etc). This site is maintained by the VIHA Neurosciences Program.
StrokEngine
Provides up-to-date information about the value of clinical interventions used in stroke rehabilitation. This site was developed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and the Canadian Stroke Network.
Stroke Recovery Association of British Columbia
Provides a full list of stroke support groups in BC.
BC Brain Injury Society
Provides education, information, prevention, support and advocacy for brain injured patients.
Victoria Brain Injury Society
Excellent site for information on programs, services and links for brain injured patients and families.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Provides up to date information on resources, support and research for MS patients
My Joint Replacement
This is an innovative patient education website that covers the continuum of care for joint replacements. Developed by the Greater Toronto Area Rehab Network, in collaboration with the Arthritis Society and the Total Joint Network, this site is based on the best available evidence and consultation with patients, surgeons, physiatrists and allied health professionals.
Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation
Provides patients and their families with accurate, up-to-date information to make going through orthopaedic surgery a little easier and less frightening. There is a patient resource and support section with information about the latest news in orthopaedic research, what to expect from treatment, a list of questions and checklists to help patients prepare for surgery, and a list of websites for more detailed information.
Arthritis Society of Canada
Provides detailed information re types of arthritis, self management programs, resources and research available for those with arthritis. It also provides links to local programs and information (BC and Yukon Division)
OASIS Website
The OsteoArthritis Service Integration System is a Vancouver Coastal Health program developed to support people with hip and knee osteoarthritis. It provides information re self-management and access support services.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The public section of this website is an excellent source of information re speech and swallowing disorders for patients and families.
