The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre

The physiotherapist (PT) is your partner in evaluating and restoring strength, endurance, movement and physical abilities affected by your injury, disease or disability. Learn More

An occupational therapist (OT) helps you become as independent as possible with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, moving around and doing household activities.

They may recommend helpful tools such as a bath seat, reacher or special utensils, and can assess how safe and accessible your home is. If needed, they can also evaluate your posture and mobility and help you get a wheelchair with the right seating support. Learn More

A psychologist and psychology staff can support you and your family as you adjust to the physical, emotional and thinking changes that can come with a disability or long-term illness.

They can help with challenges like depression, anxiety, pain or changes in memory and thinking through assessment and treatment in rehabilitation and neuropsychology. Learn More

A social worker can provide counseling to help you and your family adjust to changes in your life caused by a disability. They also help plan your discharge from TOHRC and connect you with resources like housing, transportation, home care and financial support. Learn More

A pharmacist regularly reviews your medications and is available to answer any questions you may have about them. Many patients also take part in our self-medication program, which helps you learn how to take your medications safely and confidently. Learn More

A rehabilitation therapist observes and analyzes your behavior to understand your starting point. This helps guide your treatment plan and track your progress.

Working closely with the care team, the therapist creates a personalized plan using cognitive-behavioural strategies to help you become more independent and build skills for daily life in the community. 

A recreation therapist helps you explore and enjoy leisure activities that fit your interests and needs. These activities can support your physical, social, creative and emotional well-being.

The goal is to help you build a meaningful and enjoyable leisure lifestyle and support your active participation in the community.

A clinical dietitian helps you assess and treat nutrition-related issues. They can make a meal plan just for you, teach you about your plan and monitor how you’re doing. Learn More

A respiratory therapist helps people who have trouble breathing. This can include people with lung conditions like chronic bronchitis or emphysema, or those recovering from an injury.

They assess how well you’re breathing and provide treatments to make it easier for you to breathe. Learn More

A speech-language pathologist (SLP) helps people who have trouble speaking, understanding, reading or writing. They also assess and treat swallowing problems to help make eating safer. Learn More

A vocational rehabilitation counsellor helps you explore if you are ready to return to work and what kind of job might be a good fit. Together, you’ll set work-related goals and create a plan to reach them.

Support may include career counselling, job skills training, help with job searching, and connecting with employers, insurance providers, and community services. Learn More

The prosthetics team helps people who need artificial limbs. They assess your needs, then design, fit and repair prosthetic devices to support your mobility and independence. This is done in consultation with your doctor and care team.

The orthotics team provides braces and supports to help with movement, stability or pain. They assess, fit and adjust these devices based on your individual needs, working closely with the rest of your care team. 

Life skills counsellors at the Robin Easey Centre help you build the skills needed for daily living and greater independence. They support your return to community life and work with you to improve your quality of life.

Some life skills counsellors also act as case coordinators. They stay in touch with your family, other health professionals, and insurance providers to help manage your care. 

Our spiritual care practitioners offer spiritual and emotional care to patients, families, staff and volunteers. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, facing a difficult decision or just need someone to talk to, they are here to help. They respect all beliefs and can guide you through spiritual, cultural or ethical concerns. 

Our rehabilitation engineering staff can design or adjust equipment to help you stay independent and access what you need—tailored just for you. Learn More

Our chiropodists offer expert foot care. They assess and treat foot problems, prescribe custom foot orthoses and footwear, and offer education. Learn More