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From Toronto’s Bay Street to Little Shuswap and from Vancouver to Happy Valley Goose Bay. Wherever you are in Canada… we’ll get it there promptly!
Enhancing Seniors Residences
OrthoCanada’s multidisciplinary team assists seniors residences to access high-quality products, which positively impact the health of today’s seniors. Whether it is updating a residence’s mini-gym or adding new equipment for the physio clinic, we make things simple by providing a single point of contact for expertise in physiotherapy equipment solutions.
Get Expert Advice
Our multidisciplinary professionals can assist managers and therapists of Senior’s Residences in making capital equipment purchases that provide the best ROI.
Tammy Boucher, BSc. PT
Vice President, Sales
1-800-561-0310 ext 1700
Having practiced as a physiotherapist for 11 years prior to joining OrthoCanada in 2007, clinicians trust in Tammy’s ability to guide them through complicated equipment purchasing decisions, based on their unique needs and budget. Tammy has managed well over 100 clinic setups over the last 10 years.
Katherine Fairfield
Capital Equipment Sales
1-800-561-0310 ext 1711
katherine.fairfield@orthocanada.com
Katherine’s passion is providing outstanding service by educating and assisting our customers with the purchase of rehab equipment. Prior to joining OrthoCanada in 2009, Katherine owned and operated a lady’s fitness centre for the elderly and physically challenged.
Please contact either Tammy or Katherine, or fill in the form below and send it directly to us.
Health Benefits of a Mini-Gym on Seniors’ Health
According to Dr. Mark Evans of ‘Exercise is Medicine Canada’, studies on the impact of exercise on the health of seniors have shown a:
50%
Reduction in the Progression of Dementia and Alzheimers
48%
Reduction in Anxiety
50%
Reduction in Hip Fractures
A Senior’s Residence Mini-Gym and exercise program improves senior’s general health, balance, strength, mobility and could show a:
47%
Reduction of Knee Arthritis
58%
Reduction in Diabetes
48%
Reduction in Anxiety
Fall Prevention
According to the Canadian Health Agency, falls account for 40% of Nursing Homes’ admissions. Physically strong seniors have better balance and are less likely to fall. They also have a better chance of avoiding or recovering from a fall-related injury. NuStep is Canada’s first choice for senior’s rehab equipment for balance, coordination, core strengthening and muscle strengthening.
Mini-Gym Set-Up Checklist
To take full advantage of our new Interactive Quoting Service, first Login, then start building your personal checklist by simply clicking ‘Add to Quote’. At any time you can got to your ‘Request a Quote’ page, to review and update your checklist.
1. Fitness
2. Balance
3. Stretching
