Rehabilitation at Mount Sinai

We provide rehabilitation for Mount Sinai patients recovering from injury, surgery or illness.

The Rehabilitation team at Mount Sinai is a group of highly trained professionals who work closely with patients.

Rehabilitation professionals assess and make recommendations about patients’ independence, mobility, function, speech and day-to-day activities. We provide care that is designed to meet your unique needs and goals.

Your care team may include:

  • Physiotherapists
  • Occupational therapists
  • Speech-language pathologists
  • Physical and occupational therapy assistants

Physiotherapists

Our physiotherapists (PTs) are regulated health professionals who care for patients in different areas of the hospital.

PTs work with you and your care team to develop a treatment plan with specific movements and exercises. They use specialized equipment and walking aids to help you progress safely. They also make recommendations for equipment and community support to help you when you leave the hospital.

PTs work with adults and infants across many areas of the hospital. This includes the Emergency Department, the Rapid Access Clinic, General Internal Medicine, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Orthopaedics, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Neonatal Follow-up Clinic.

Occupational therapists

Occupational therapists (OTs) are regulated health professionals who support you with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, leisure activities and household chores. OTs also work in the NICU to support infant feeding and development.

OTs work with you to make recommendations that will encourage independence and help you reach your goals. OTs may suggest specific equipment or changes in your home or work environment to support your needs. They may also suggest community resources to help meet your needs.

OTs work with adults and infants across many areas of the hospital. This includes the Emergency Department, the Wasser Pain Management Clinic, Psychiatry, General Internal Medicine, the ICU, Orthopaedics, the NICU and the Neonatal Follow-up Clinic.

Speech-language pathologists

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are regulated health professionals who assess and manage swallowing and communication difficulties that occur after an illness, treatment or surgery. These issues may be temporary or long-term and can have many different causes.

Our SLPs complete swallowing assessments at your bedside, including a fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) test. In some cases, they may also use X-ray imaging for a test called a videofluoroscopic swallow study. These assessments help SLPs recommend safe food textures and how to safely take medication.

SLPs also help patients who have communication challenges by assessing their needs and providing aids and strategies. SLPs also teach families and care team members how to have clear and meaningful interactions with patients.

Physiotherapy and occupational therapy assistants

Physiotherapy assistants (PTAs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) work under the supervision of a physiotherapist or occupational therapist. They work with you to help you follow the treatment plan designed for you by a PT or OT.

How to access our services

Speak with your health-care team to find out if a rehabilitation professional should be part of your treatment plan.