The Rehabilitation therapies in Waterloo help individuals with injuries, illnesses and disabilities return to their highest level of function. MercyOne therapists develop individualized treatment plans and work with specialists to meet specific goals. Physical therapy helps people regain strength and range of motion after back or leg injuries, while occupational therapy can ease pain from carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis. MercyOne also has certified assistive technology practitioners who evaluate and provide training for custom wheelchairs, power mobility and orthotics. Registered dietitians offer nutritional counseling and education, and neuropsychologists help patients deal with the emotional, cognitive and behavioral challenges caused by illness or injury.

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Therapies in Waterloo

The Addiction and Recovery Pillar works with community agencies that serve people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction in the Waterloo region. These agencies include The Bridges (Cambridge Shelter Corp), Ray of Hope, House of Friendship, Towards Recovery/OATC, Stonehenge Therapeutic Community, Physiotherapy Waterloo, and CMHA WW. This pillar aims to improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of people with problematic substance use through increased access to services, harm reduction messaging and advocacy.

Individuals who need help with a substance use disorder are encouraged to call our 24/7 hotline and speak with a counselor about their options for rehabilitation therapies in Waterloo. There are a variety of clinical pathways to rehab, including medical detox, residential and intensive outpatient programs, and withdrawal management. In addition, many rehabs are covered by insurance, and roughly 1 in 10 programs within a 10-mile radius of Waterloo offer payment assistance or sliding-scale fees for low-income clients.…