Services
ACT Health Group's unique interdisciplinary approach towards
Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, ensures all aspect of the individual
are monitored and taken into account. We commit ourselves to offering an
appropriate range of results-oriented services and specialized rehabilitation
programs.
Treatment
Services available at the clinics may be utilized as a single
discipline or in an interdisciplinary team approach, depending on the needs of
the individual to promote optimal recovery. The clinical director at each
clinic will assess and make the determination (in conjunction with you and your
treating physician) as to the best approach and team to resolve your
problem.
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- Physiotherapy
The physiotherapist is your
partner in evaluating and restoring strength, endurance, movement and physical
abilities affected by injury, disease and disability.
- Massage Therapy
The massage therapist is your
partner in relieving muscle pain and stiffness through natural manipulation of
the soft tissues.
- Chiropractic
The chiropractor is your partner in
assessing conditions of the spine, nervous system and joints. Treatment
includes specific joint mobilizations, manipulations as well as guided
exercises and the use of modalities.
- Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the oldest,
most commonly used medical procedures in the world. It is a family of
procedures involving stimulation of anatomical points on the body to effect
pain relief and stimulate function.
- Chiropody
Chiropody is the assessment of the foot
and the treatment and prevention of diseases or disorders of the foot by
therapeutic, orthotic and palliative means.
- Occupational Therapist
The Occupational
Therapist is your partner in evaluating impairment and disabilities and
providing solutions such as functional task simulation, assistive devices or
ergonomic adjustments around the home or workplace to improve the activities of
normal living or work. The Occupational Therapist will ensure that your
physical capabilities match the minimum physical demands.
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- Psychology and Psychotherapy
The psychotherapist
and psychotherapist is your partner in conducting an in depth psychological
assessment to reveal and address psychological barriers to recovery and to
provide counseling to enable you to deal with mental trauma as a result of an
injury or condition.
- Exercise Therapist/Kinesiologist
The
Kinesiologist is your partner in developing a customized exercise program which
includes stretching, resistance training and cardiovascular training to allow
you to build strength and endurance and allow you to return to pre-accident
activity safely.
Assessment and Diagnostics
To ensure that a proper diagnosis is arrived at, which is the
basis for the construction of a proper treatment plan, ACT Health Group has an
array of assessment services dedicated to this end. The professionals are
assigned either as an individual or in a multi-disciplinary team approach. Our
core team of healthcare professionals are chosen for their experience and
expertise in their discipline. ACT Health Group has a roster of over 250
specialists across Ontario and Canada.
HealthNet Assessments Inc., the
assessment division of ICC HealthNet Canada Inc., specializes in Independent
Medical Evaluations for third party payors including Auto Insurers, Short and
Long Term Disability Insurers and Workplace Safety and Insurance Boards, as
well as for legal counsel. Our client services include statistical tracking of
service delivery outcomes. These include the timely securing of appointment
dates, rapid report turnaround times and delivery of objective, evidence-based
reports that directly address the referral questions. Our in-house quality
assurance program, with reports peer-reviewed by regulated health
professionals, ensures excellence in Independent Medical Evaluation reports for
a variety of outcomes.
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- Functional Capacity Evaluation
A Functional
Capacity Evaluation assesses the ability to perform activities of daily living
or work and matches it to the minimum requirements of the task. This assessment
may be used as a baseline to design the starting point of a rehabilitation
program or to determine the ability to return to activity in a safe
manner.
- Home Site Assessment
This assessment is designed
to evaluate the physical functioning in the home environment. Interventions may
result in a recommendation for assistive devices to enable self-reliance and
independent functioning.
- Ergonomics Assessments
This assessment enables
the clinician to identify and control risk factors at the workplace such as
suboptimal ergonomic design and provide recommendations to reduce the incidence
of aggravation or re-injury.
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- Independent Medical Evaluations
An Independent
Medical Assessment is an objective assessment of an individual's medical
status. These assessments are used when there is a question or need for
clarification of a diagnosis, when there is a barrier to recovery and when
there is the need for further recommendations on the treatment direction and or
return to work or activities of normal living. ACT Health Group has access to a
over 250 specialists including Physiatrists (Experts in physical Medicine),
Orthopedic Specialists, Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Rheumatologists and Pain
Specialists.
- Diagnostics
ACT Health Group is able to provide
expedited access to diagnostic evaluations and tests such as MRIs, Ultrasound,
Stress Testing and Pulmonary Function tests which in turn facilitates diagnosis
and treatment.
Specialized Programs
ACT Health Group has created several specialized programs with
proven protocols which enable the treatment team to deal with complex issues of
a physical, functional and emotional/psychological nature including chronic
pain issues.
- Interdisciplinary Functional Restoration Program
The program is also referred as Comprehensive Occupational
Rehabilitation. It is aimed at someone who has been off work or has not
returned to activities of normal living after 6 weeks or more. Each program is
customized to the client, based on physical, functional and psychosocial
assessment. The team consists of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist,
Kinesiologist, Psychologist and a Physician as required by the nature of the
issues at hand. The program typically runs 6 weeks daily and is characterized
by progressive physical reconditioning, functional strengthening and coping
strategies for overcoming pain and or stress.
- Driver Rehabilitation
This is a specialized
recovery program addressing issues such as driving anxiety, fear or phobia in
transportation situations, either as a driver or passenger. In addition, the
program addresses pain and physical limitations around driving. The team is
comprised of a certified Driving Therapist and may include one or both of an
Occupational Therapist or Psychologist. The treatment starts with a in-office
or home assessment followed by an in-car assessment in a specially equipped
vehicle. The driving sessions are tailored to address the specific needs of the
client and proceed to achieve a return to safe and confident
driving.
- Chronic Pain Program
A chronic pain condition is
likely to develop in cases where there has been an incomplete or no resolution
for 12 plus weeks post injury. The program is interdisciplinary in nature and
includes a team of physical therapists, Occupational Therapists and with an
enhanced focus on psychological approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
to pain management and biofeedback. In addition, the initial assessment may
include a thorough review of pharmacological issues and recommendations
thereof. There may also be a recommendation for pain blocking interventions
such as injections in the soft tissues to break the pain cycle which is
delivered by a specially trained physician or specialist.
Employer Programs: "Solutions for a Healthy
Workforce"
The suite of services provided at ACT Health Group are also
well suited for employer programs to provide our "Solutions for a Healthy
Workforce " (Brochure available from our Manager of Assessment Services ). From
Prevention to Treatment to Assessment and Diagnostic services, our goal is to
provide the Employer cost effective solutions to restoring the employee's
functional abilities safely, efficiently and economically. We understand that
an employer's ability to compete in the marketplace depends on a healthy
workforce and a safe work environment.
Our unique products and services
are designed to provide concise answers to the referral questions.
We
provide fast turnaround of quality, comprehensive and easy to read reports. We
want to be your total rehabilitation and assessment service provider for
occupational and non occupational injuries across Ontario.
- Physical Demands Analysis
Every job consists of
a number of specific tasks requiring specific movements and body postures. A
Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) documents these components. The PDA makes it
possible to compare the physical requirements of the job to the employee's
current capabilities.
- Pre-Placement Medical Assessment
These
assessments are completed by physicians and provide an employee's
pre-employment baseline medical and physical capabilities and may include a
physician exam, respiratory, vision, hearing screen, functional testing and
blood work.
- Post Offer Screens
These assessments assist in
the hiring process by performing job specific functional tests to determine the
applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of a particular
job.
- Injury Prevention Programs
ACT Health Group has
programs designed to educate your employees on safe lifting and back safe
programs. These are customized to the demands of the workplace.
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