Physiotherapy Gym Sports New Look

K wing Physiotherapy Gym Sports New Look  - “Specializing in Stroke Care”

Through the generous support of the Ontario Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, the physiotherapy gym on the ground floor of Kilgour wing has undergone a complete facelift and renovation. Named the Royal Canadian Legion Physiotherapy Gym, the new gym will offer group and individualized therapeutic activities and programs for all veteran residents, with a specific focus on stroke care.

“With the Legion’s generous support, the physiotherapy team has covered all the bases, embracing this project, to make sure the new gym will offer the best environment and equipment for our Veteran residents,” said Theresa Kay, Chief of Health Disciplines and Manager of Rehab Services in Sunnybrook’s Veterans Centre.
The updated gym now offers a large variety of therapy equipment that will specifically meet the needs of residents who have had a stroke as well as other healthcare needs. Research shows that people with stroke who are involved in long-term exercise can improve their balance, endurance, and physical functioning. These findings also include older people. Furthermore, research also shows that with improvements in physical functioning there is also an improvement in social participation.

“We are truly delighted to support veterans at Sunnybrook. Through this new RCL Physiotherapy Gym, we are able to make a difference in the care provided to veterans who have a stroke, enabling them to achieve their best possible quality of life,” says George O’Dair, President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command. 

Working in close partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada, the Veterans Centre at Sunnybrook is the largest Veterans care facility in Canada and a recognized leader in the care of Veterans who are no longer able to live at home independently. No other facility provides such a high level of specialized, compassionate, resident-centred care through a dedicated interprofessional team.