Hip and Knee
Phone 1-888-868-5568
Fax 1-888-556-0966
Helpful Links
Hip and knee osteoarthritis community resources
Conservative Management Resources for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis. This document opens a PDF.
Publicly-Funded Physiotherapy Clinics
Health Care Connect
For patients who are in need of a family physician.
Call 1-800-445-1822 from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Take Control Take Charge Self-Management
Living with Chronic Pain and Disease Self-Management Program - 1-855-333-2376
HNHB LHIN Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
Wharton Medical Clinic
Weight Management
1-833-962-5359
Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation
1-800-461-3639 x221
Arthritis Society
1-800-321-1433
Quit smoking before surgery
1-800-461-3639 x221
HNHB LHIN Hospitals that perform hip and knee arthroplasty surgery:
Brantford Community Healthcare System- Brantford General Hospital
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Please select the location nearest to you for more information.
Hamilton Health Sciences Joint Replacement surgery
Preparing for joint replacement surgery? Find information about hip and knee joint replacement surgery.
Meals on Wheels
Volunteers deliver a hot nutritious meal to individuals homes in Hamilton and Stoney Creek.
City of Hamilton Parks and Recreation
Hamilton Resources for Seniors and Older Adults
DARTS
The Disabled and Aged Regional Transportation system provides door to door transportation in Hamilton.
Hamilton Health Sciences Patient Education Library
Search the Patient Education Library for information on diseases, surgery, exercises before and after surgery and hospital visits and tests.
Hamilton Health Sciences Rehabilitation Resource Centre
The centre serves individuals and family members using the inpatient and outpatient services. This includes patients with spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injury, stroke, amputation, and chronic pain.
Centre for Healthy Aging
The Centre for Healthy Aging- Outpatient Services provides specialized healthcare services at the St. Peter's Hospital Site, Hamilton Health Sciences.
Seniors for Seniors
This is a concept in which part-time
employees in their 50's and older provide home care service for seniors.
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton- Patient Education Library
Search the Patient Education Library for information on diseases, surgery, exercises before and after surgery and hospital visits.
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton- Orthopedics
Major Joint Replacement Program (Hips and Knees) and Rheumatology (Arthritis and Osteoporosis) With Recognized Research Expertise
The Hamilton Arthroplasty Group
The Hamilton Arthroplasty Group, founded in 1997 by the Hamilton Health Sciences Juravinski Hospital Orthopaedic Surgeons, is an independently funded clinical outcomes research group.
YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford
the Live Well In Motion program for healthy bones and joints.
This program is designed for people with chronic bone and joint health problems such as osteoporosis and arthritis.
YWCA Hamilton
The YWCA Hamilton is woman-led, service organization supporting individuals through health and wellness programs for women, families, seniors and people with special needs.
Sackville Hill Seniors Centre
Sackville Hill Seniors’ Centre provides opportunities to attain a healthy balance through social interaction, physical and mental wellbeing in a safe, respectful and welcoming environment. Programs include dance, exercise, crafts, music, socials, cards and several drop-in activities.
Community Programs for Seniors
A range of services for seniors who want to keep active and stay in their home as long as possible.
YMCA of Niagara
Offering many locations in the Niagara Region.
Leisure Guide -St.Catharines A list of recreational programs offered by the City of St. Catharines.
Seniors for Seniors
This is a concept in which
employees in their 50's and older provide home care service for seniors.
Niagara Falls Community Health Centre
Niagara Health
A combination of six sites serving 434,000 residents across the 12 municipalities making up the Regional Municipality of Niagara.
Community Care of West Niagara
Welland Community Wellness Complex
Community Support Services of Niagara
Senior Support Services
Support services for elderly seniors and adults with disabilities in Haldimand and Norfolk. Helping people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible. Companionship, hot meals delivered, non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments, shopping and social activities, referrals to local services such as snow removal and yard work and many other services.
Haldimand Abilities Centre
The Haldimand Abilities Centre is an inclusive environment providing programs benefiting everyone in the community. They specialize in supporting people with dementia, brain injury, vision loss and people living with a chronic disease.
Health Unit Haldimand-Norfolk
The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit provides up-to-date and accurate information on a variety of health topics, programs, services and research.
Haldimand County Activity Guide
Meals on Wheels
Volunteers deliver a hot nutritious meal to individuals homes in Brantford.
City of Brantford pools
A list of pools in Brantford and surrounding area.
City of Brantford- Seniors Guide to services
Access Ability - Seniors Guide to services in the community.
YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford
In Motion-Live Well program for healthy bones and joints.
This program is designed for people with chronic bone and joint health problems such as osteoporosis and arthritis.
Brantford Family YMCA
Located at 143 Wellington Street in Brantford Ontario.
County of Brant Senior Services
The County of Brant has recreation programs, facilities and information for senior residents and visitors.
Grand River Council on Aging
Engaging Brantford and Brant County to meet the needs of the aging population through education, awareness and creating linkages.
Brant Community Healthcare System
The Brant Community Healthcare System is a fully accredited, healthcare organization. Brantford General is a regional acute care health centre and The Willett, in Paris provides urgent care.
County of Brant Seniors Services
Arthritis Society
Information on types of Arthritis
Osteoporosis Canada
A disease defined by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. Learn more.
Meals on Wheels
Volunteers deliver a hot nutritious meal to individuals homes in Hamilton and Stoney Creek.
Burlington Transit- Handi-Van
A door-to-door transit service offered by Burlington Transit to people with physical disabilities.
Joseph Brant Hospital- Orthopaedic Surgery
The Orthopaedic Unit at Joseph Brant Hospital has 21 beds and is located on the second floor, east wing. The Orthopaedic Surgical Unit strives to provide exemplary care with a multi-disciplinary approach.
Burlington Seniors' Centre
The Burlington Seniors' Centre is a place for older adults to learn new skills, stay active and connected and enjoy themselves.
Publicly-Funded Physiotherapy clinics
The Ontario government is providing access to publicly funded clinic-based services in more communities across the province. To find a clinic in your area, click on the link and choose Hamilton Niagara Haldimand and Brant, from the drop down list.
Centre for Healthy Aging
The Centre for Healthy Aging- Outpatient Services provides specialized healthcare services at the St. Peter's Hospital Site, Hamilton Health Sciences.
Quit smoking before surgery
The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation provides support to those who want to quit smoking before their surgery.
Canada's Food Guide
Health Canada’s guide to healthy eating.
Seniors for Seniors
This is a concept in which employees in their 50's and older provide home care service for seniors.
The Hamilton Arthroplasty Group
The Hamilton Arthroplasty Group, founded in 1997 by the Hamilton Health Sciences Juravinski Hospital Orthopaedic Surgeons, is an independently funded clinical outcomes research group.
YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford
In Motion Program for healthy bones and joints.
This program is great for those wanting to make the best of their health before and after hip or knee replacement surgery.
YWCA Hamilton
The YWCA Hamilton is woman-led, service organization supporting individuals through health and wellness programs for women, families, seniors and people with special needs.
Take Charge!
Take Charge is a free workshop that helps people with ongoing health conditions. Meet with people that share similar challenges.
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Providing access to high-quality information that can help you remain healthy, active and engaged as long as possible, and to manage your health conditions. The Portal aims to be a trusted voice on healthy aging for the public.
