Delivery of physiotherapy services to some First Nations communities in Manitoba.
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.
Thomas
M
M
Community Therapy Services, Inc., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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