Conservative Management
Conservative Management — TJR
Conservative Management | |
TJR Framework
Addendum to the Rehabilitative Care Best Practice Framework in the Context of COVID-19 |
Includes the framework, referral decision tree, and process indicators for support performance monitoring and QBP-related outcomes.
Addendum includes additional evidence-based recommendations to the TJR Framework that align with current COVID-19 restrictions. |
Quick Reference Guide – TJR | Based on the full framework. Provides a concise summary of best practices to guide clinical practice in each setting. |
Patient & Family Education Materials | |
Arthritis Society | Website for patients, caregivers and health care professionals provides information on arthritis, prevention, assessment and treatment. |
Canada’s Food Guide | Website outlining Canada’s Food Guide. |
Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines | Movement guidelines provide guidance on the optimal amount of physical activity and sleep for Canadians of all ages. |
Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation | Website for patients and caregivers to help them learn about bone and joint health, nutrition, keeping active, injury prevention and the GLA:D program. |
Michael Garron Hospital — Hip/Knee Rapid Access Clinic Patient Education Checklist | Patient education checklist includes exercise & physical activity, weight loss, Pilates, yoga & tai chi, braces/sleeves & orthotics, walking aids and pain management. |
Ontario Health Quality Osteoarthritis Patient Reference Guide | Booklet reviews what patients and caregivers should ask for in their care. |
Osteoporosis Canada | Website for both patients, caregivers and health care professionals provides information and resources on bone health and osteoporosis. |
Assessment & Intervention | |
Bone & Joint Canada Virtual Assessment | Information and tools on how to complete a virtual assessment for musculoskeletal patients. |
GLA:D Canada | 8-week education and exercise program for those with stiff and/or painful knees and/or hips or those with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis. |
Ontario Health Quality Osteoarthritis Quality Standard | Quality standard based on evidence and expert consensus. Includes quality standard, patient reference guide, recommendations for adoption, getting started guide and measurement guide. |
Sunnybrook Holland Bone and Joint Program Referral Information | Referral forms and processes for clinics and services, such as the Hip & Knee Arthritis Program and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services. |