The College (CPTBC) staff have provided guidance, not a directive, on how to carry out physical therapy services. Registrants must consider their practice context and use independent professional judgement to make responsible decisions.

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Presently this Clinic is able to see all persons requiring physical therapy, regardless of urgency. 

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In all situations where face to face services are provided, the advice from the Provincial Medical Officer and Public Health Agency of Canada will be applied regarding physical distancing, screening patients for COVID-19 symptoms, wearing protective equipment, and using proper infection prevention and control techniques to minimize exposure. Information can be found here.

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We are presently not wearing masks and do not require clients to wear them. If you wish to wear a mask, and/or wish staff to wear one as well, please let us know in advance.

 

Please do not make an appointment if you are ill, or, if you become ill before your scheduled appointment, please contact us as soon as possible to cancel. 

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If you wish to make an appointment, please call us at 250-746-1664 or email us at go-west@shaw.ca. 

 

For more information, go to Making an Appointment.

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If COVID-19 does become more serious again, whereby we are required to increase our restrictions, then the College provides the following suggestions to define urgent services:

• Services to address a decline in functional independence, quality of life or safety of those beginning to fail at home including risk of: falls, deterioration of mobility or transfers, respiratory distress, hospital (re)admission, disabling chronic pain, or the ability to care for dependents.

• Services specified as urgent by the referral source or are deemed urgent to prevent a poor outcome following a recent fracture, surgery, chest infection; or for those having extended wait for surgery; or for those being prevented from returning to work.

• Necessity of service which can only be provided by in-person/direct care.

• Services for clients with complex care needs who require a co-ordinated team approach.

• Services to support clients in critical roles remaining at work i.e. health professionals, emergency services in the community, essential services employees.