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Day Patient Rehabilitation

Day Patient Rehabilitation

Day Rehabilitation Program is suitable if you have established rehabilitation needs but do not need the support of inpatient medical or nursing care. Joining our Day Rehabilitation program is easy. If you are currently at home or in a different hospital, a request can be made by your specialist or GP. If you are an inpatient with us, one of the team with speak with you about commencing the day program.

Call the Rehabilitation Unit on 02 8876 9447 and our staff will be happy to assist.

If you are a Hunters Hill Private inpatient, we will organise the referral for you and your care will continue to be managed by your inpatient Rehabilitation Physician.

Referrals can be sent to HHPH via fax no 8876 9436 and email dayprogram.hhp@ramsayhealth.com.au. Please ensure you complete all sections of the form. If any queries please contact 02 8876 9447.

Download Referral Form

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.

Tours of the unit can also be arranged, call 02 8876 9447 to arrange.

See Information for Day Rehabilitation Patients, for more information.

Our Day programs are directed by a Rehabilitation Specialist, with the physiotherapists implementing treatment to enable patients to achieve the highest level of ability and functional independence.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease.

Physiotherapists will start by performing an assessment to understand your main problems and how they can help you. A treatment plan will then be developed after understanding your goals and how you would like to be helped. Treatments may involve ‘hands on’ manual therapy, exercise therapy or education for self-management of conditions. Hydrotherapy or gym-based exercise programs may also be incorporated into your treatment plan.

HYDROTHERAPY

Hydrotherapy is a water-based treatment often used in conjunction with other therapies for the gentle relief of pain. Warm water exercises help strengthen muscles, reduce pain and improve balance and flexibility.

Our hydrotherapy service is accessible for people of all abilities, with a gentle slope access and handrails throughout. The pools are maintained at a therapeutic temperature range of 32-34°C and are supervised at all times to ensure ongoing safety.

OTHER ALLIED HEALTH

Your day program is designed to achieve the highest level of independence. If required your day program may also include intervention from an occupational therapist, social worker and/or dietician.

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.

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 one hydrotherapy session each day.

A hospital transport service is available to pick up and drop off patients within a certain geographical radius. If a patient would like to utilise our transport service please just request when booking our Day Rehab programs. 

For up-to-date bus and ferry service information please phone 131 500.

Community Transport may be available to you – please speak with our Day Program Coordinator for more information 02 8876 9447.