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Chronic Pain Management Program

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Description
Helps individuals better manage chronic pain by providing education on chronic pain and disability management
  • increasing activity level and helping people remain active even though they experience chronic pain
  • improving physical fitness and posture
  • improving emotional functioning
The premise of the program is self-management, as opposed to attempting to cure or alleviate pain symptoms.

Operates on an out-patient basis and typically lasts four weeks (one week of assessment/education and three weeks of treatment).

The interdisciplinary team is comprised of professionals from
  • nursing
  • physiatry
  • psychology
  • occupational therapy
  • physiotherapy
  • social work
  • vocational rehabilitation
  • recreational therapy
  • pharmacy
Eligibility
Individuals 18 years of age and older, who have had continuous pain for three months or longer that has been thoroughly investigated and generally non-responsive to medical treatment.
Application Process
To obtain services, a physician referral is required.
Documents Required
Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card
Office
613-737-7350 ext. 75673
Fax
613-733-8336
Web Site
https://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/en/clinical-services/deptpgrmcs/programs/chronic-pain-management-program/
Mailing Address
The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, 505 Smyth Rd
Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M2
Canada
Languages
English, French
Fees
Program - There is a fee to cover the cost of materials, which is payable at the start of the treatment phase of the program. ; Service - Covered by the Ontario Health Card; Covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). For some individuals, funding is provided by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). ; Covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). For some individuals, funding is provided by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
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Last Updated On
August 14, 2025
Last Verified On
August 14, 2025
Address
The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, 505 Smyth Rd
Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M2
Cross street: Alta Vista Dr and Smyth Rd
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Hours vary based on treatment program
Service Area(s)
Ottawa