The PCN Physiotherapist offers short-term services that assist individuals affected by injury, illness or disability to restore movement and function. Treatment may include one-on-one support, group education and connections to local community resources.

The PCN Physiotherapist is a part of the PCN Chronic Conditions team that work together to support the individual's overall health.

Examples of areas that the PCN Physiotherapist can support include:

• Support and promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviours through physical activity
• Chronic conditions management (e.g., diabetes, pain, COPD, heart disease, etc.)
• Self-management education for recovery, pain relief, injury prevention, improved physical movement and mobility (e.g., falls prevention, etc.)
• Graduated home exercise programs with a focus on strength, balance and physical abilities
• Addressing the impact of injury, pain, disease and disorders on functional movements, activities of daily living, participation and quality of life

Eligibility

• Individuals must be referred by their family physician or nurse practitioner
• 18 years of age or older

Please speak with your family physician or nurse practitioner to see if you are eligible for this service.
This service is available in Chilliwack only.