title: Delivery of physiotherapy services to some First Nations communities in Manitoba.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This program was instituted to extend physiotherapy services to communities without road access to traditional rehabilitation services.
  
  
  METHODS
  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.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Physiotherapy services can be effectively provided in isolated settings by an outreach program using experienced therapists based in a central location.
authors: Community Therapy Services, Inc., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D044467:American Indian or Alaska Native; D002648:Child; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008350:Manitoba; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012424:Rural Population