Hello and welcome to UHN Toronto Rehab Lyndhurst Spinal Cord Injury rehabilitation centre
My name is Brian I had a spinal cord injury 26 years ago as a result of a diving accident
I will be your host as we take you on an orientation tour of Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst is a world renowned rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping people with
spinal cord injury be as independent as possible when they return to the community.
We are located at 520 Sutherland Drive, north east of Bayview and Eglinton. We know how important family
and friends are to your recovery. We encourage family and friends to visit you to socialize and
learn how best to support you. Visitor parking is available onsite for a small fee. Visitors
have the option of buying a monthly pass if they will be visiting more often. Ask the
on-site parking attendant for information on parking pass options. We know that your
dogs and cats are important. Your pets are welcome to visit. Please speak to your recreation
therapist before bringing any pets onsite. They will assist you in completing the paperwork
required. The hospital Café in the main lobby sells hot and cold food and drink. The café
is open limited hours in the morning, lunch and mid-afternoon. When the weather is nice
you and your family and friends can eat and socialize in the beautiful gardens and green
space on the hospital grounds. The dining room is one of the many spaces at Lyndhurst
Rehab Centre that offers a unique experience to its patients. We encourage you to eat your
meals in the dining room. This is different than what you might experience in acute care.
Meals can also be served in your room. At Lyndhurst you will be encouraged to actively
participate in all parts of your daily routine. The team will help you become as independent
as possible. In order to get started in your rehab program, you need to be prepared to
participate right away. Please bring comfortable clothing to wear such as track pants, t-shirts
or sweatshirts. Also bring a pair of comfortable shoes that are 1-2 sizes larger to allow for
your swollen feet.There are laundry facilities on site for you or your family to wash your
clothes. You might want to bring your own detergent. You will need to bring a toothbrush
and toothpaste. You might want to bring an electric razor, watch and alarm clock, headphones
and earplugs. Also, bring any personal essentials that you might need for your day to day activities.
There are laundry facilities on site for you and your family to wash your clothes.
You might want to bring your own detergent
We know that patients and their families have many questions about transitioning to the
community and how long they will stay at Lyndhurst.
Your discharge date will be determined after you arrive at Lyndhurst
and our specialized clinical team does a full assessment of your injury,
function and ability. You will receive a letter with an estimated discharge date
about two weeks after your admission. This will help you plan for this transition.
There are many educational resources available for you and your family at Lyndhurst.
The Spinal Cord Connections Resource Centre located in the main lobby is staffed by Spinal Cord Injury
Ontario staff and volunteers, many of whom have a spinal cord injury. In the centre you
will find many helpful resources, books and movies on a wide range of topics including
home renovations, sexual health, equipment and living well with a spinal cord injury. Each patient receives
a binder when they arrive with information handouts on Lyndhurst and spinal cord injury
You and your team can add handouts based on your needs and interests. These are also online for your
review in English and other languages.
Remember when you get to Lyndhurst you're going to be meeting a lot of people
on your first day so don't be overwhelmed
You're going to need to bring items that'll get you through your daily routine and
and also remember that the team is there to work with you and we encourage you
to do so right from the beginning as being the team leader yourself
And finally your length of stay will be told to you after your team has completed their assesments