The specialized orthopedic and developmental rehab (SODR) team provides care to clients from birth to age 18 with a variety of musculoskeletal, developmental or neuromotor conditions. Children and youth admitted to the SODR team have significant functional mobility and movement impairment related to the musculoskeletal system.
This program is set up to help families acquire the skills and support services they need to care for their children who transition to life in the community. It can also support clients who are admitted for rehabilitation (often post-surgical) to work through the process and become as independent as possible.
Our team offers inpatient, day patient and limited outpatient services.
SODR inpatient rehabilitation criteria
Admission criteria
- Requires medical and nursing care
- Requires two or more professional services
- Identified rehabilitation goals that require intensive rehab support
- Medically stable and demonstrated readiness for rehab
Exclusion Criteria:
- Invasive Ventilation (Please refer to CCC/CRTC)
- Acquired Brain Injury (Please refer to BIRT)
- Functional neurologic disorder
- Behavioural or active psychiatric issues (e.g. psychosis, eating disorders, active suicidal ideation and/or self-harm) limiting client’s ability to participate in rehab
- Drug/alcohol dependency
Examples of Conditions Supported
- Spinal cord injuries
- Congenital orthopedic anomalies/Limb deficiencies
- Amputations
- Rheumatologic Disorders
- Acquired Neuromuscular disorders (e.g. Guillain Barre syndrome)
- Post-operative orthopedic care
- Orthopedic trauma (without associated acquired brain injury)
- Severe deconditioning, ICU Myopathy
- Burns
