Admission Information

Admission
On admission to the Day Rehabilitation program you will be assessed by the Rehabilitation Specialist and therapists. An individually tailored rehabilitation program will be established with the goal of optimising your level of independence and functional recovery. Your participation in this program will be expected to the best of your ability.

Joining our Day Rehabilitation program is easy.

A request can be made by:

• Surgeon or physician
• General Practitioner
• Nurse
• Allied Health Professional
• Yourself

Call the Rehabilitation Unit on 02 8876 9303 and our staff will be happy to assist.

Tours of the unit can also be arranged, call 02 8876 9303 to arrange a tour.

The Hospital

• Highly trained staff
• Well equipped gym and hydrotherapy pool
• Close proximity to the city
• Pleasant leafy surrounds
• Patient Lounge – is located on the Ground Floor near the gym. Tea and coffee making facilities are available to all patients in this area. A light lunch is provided.

All of the hospital’s services have been designed to meet each patient’s individual needs.

Our rehabilitation programs

We have three major programs:

Orthopaedic following:

• Total hip replacements and revisions
• Surgery for fractured hip
• Total knee replacements and revisions
• Other orthopaedic surgery
• Multi-trauma, including fractures

Musculoskeletal following:

• Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Severe soft tissue injury or disease

Our programs are directed by a Specialist in Orthopaedic, General and/or Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Physiotherapists and occupational therapists design and implement programs to enable patients to achieve the highest level of independence.

Cardiovascular

• Surgical
• Non Surgical

Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy programs develop graded independence of an individual's functioning.

Assessment of the individual's level of function enables the therapist to design tasks with the goal of helping individuals to become increasingly independent.

Having identified needed skills these become the priority of treatment.

Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists design specific programs aimed at achieving the highest levels of physical functioning. Programs
are developed to suit the needs of each patient. This includes assessment and treatment aimed at improving muscle strength, joint range, body balance, posture and independence in activities of daily living. Patients are under continual supervision and review.

Resources and information are provided to assist patients and their families to make informed decisions regarding their future care, rehabilitation and other needs.

Hydrotherapy
Warm water exercises may be employed to strengthen the muscles and improve balance and gait. Our hydrotherapy pool includes the benefit of a spa, allowing exercises to be carried out whilst walking against jets of water. The pool is designed to allow easy access by means of a gentle slope into the water. The physiotherapist is in the pool for all
sessions. Wheelchair access is also possible.

How are accounts paid?
If your hospital program is covered by private health insurance or Veterans' Affairs, the account will be sent directly to the relevant organisation. If it is covered by Workers' Compensation or transport accident schemes, approval must be sought to your admission.

Should a patient wish to pay for their treatment independently, the fee structure will be explained before commencement.

What to Bring:
The following type of clothing is recommended

• Day clothes that are loose fitting eg t – shirts, shorts tracksuits
• Swimsuits
• Outdoor shoes (walking shoes)

Your program will be specifically tailored to your needs and may include two physiotherapy services and on hydrotherapy session each day.

A transport service is available to pick up and drop off patients within a certain radius. Please make arrangements for this service when booking in.