Specialist rehabilitation services provide tailored, multidisciplinary care for complex injuries or illnesses, aiming to improve your quality of life. We offer a range of rehabilitation services to help treat many conditions.
Cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation is medically supervised rehabilitation focused on improving your heart health and wellbeing.
Accessing cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack, cardiac surgery or cardiac disease is an important part of your recovery.
Our cardiac rehabilitation services provide education and support for you and your family through a personalised program developed by our team of caregivers.
Our cardiac rehabilitation services
Our cardiac rehabilitation services include:
- group and individual education and exercise sessions to help you understand your condition and how other factors can contribute to your health
- group sessions which are a great way for you to connect with others who have also experienced a heart event
- information about your heart condition and what you can do to make better lifestyle and behavioural choices to reduce your risk of future health problems
- strategies to reduce fear and anxiety that can be a result of your heart condition - this includes bringing your family and support networks together so they can better understand how your heart condition can impact your life
- links to community support services to help you access care and education into the future.
Chronic pain management
Chronic pain is debilitating pain that lasts for 3 months or longer. It is often caused by arthritis, back pain, muscular or neurological pain.
Sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint the cause of pain, and it can be frustrating not to have a clear diagnosis. We consider your physical and emotional wellbeing and work closely with you to develop rehabilitation plans which meet your needs.
We offer chronic pain management services and programs to help you best manage your health, wellbeing and pain.
Our chronic pain management services and programs
Our chronic pain management services and programs offer different ways to manage your pain.
A tailored health care plan may be developed by your health care team, and may include:
- assessing medications to manage pain and how well these work for you
- pain physiology education to develop an accurate understanding of acute and chronic pain, contributors to pain experience and effective management
- therapy to help you become more physically active, while considering factors that may aggravate your pain and strategies to reduce it
- long-term strategies to help you function and go about your daily activities
- relaxation and distraction strategies that may help you manage your pain.
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Neurological rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation may help you recover after a stroke, a spinal cord or head injury, or if you have Parkinson’s disease, motor neuron disease or multiple sclerosis.
We provide specialised neurological rehabilitation services to help you and your family plan and prepare for your recovery and your ability to return home and live independently.
Our neurological rehabilitation services
Our neurological rehabilitation services and health care team may develop an individualised health care plan to help reduce your difficulty with memories, speech or swallowing or with regaining balance, mobility and flexibility.
This plan may include:
- assistance with daily activities such as eating, dressing, toileting, cooking and housekeeping
- speech therapy to help you speak, swallow, read and write
- therapy for stress, anxiety and depression
- activities to help get you moving such as muscle control when you are walking and balance
- group or individual education programs to help you learn about falls prevention, managing medications, relaxation and fatigue management
- help for you and your family to find support groups in your community
- ongoing reviews by your health care team to help you manage and treat your symptoms.
Oncology rehabilitation
Living with cancer can affect people with the disease, their families and carers. Having access to support, information, exercise programs and education can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.
We offer a wealth of experience in oncology care and work with you to develop a personalised health care program to help take care of your medical, physical and emotional needs.
Your health care team may include a rehabilitation specialist, an oncology nurse coordinator, a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist, a dietitian, a social worker and pastoral care support.
Our oncology rehabilitation services
We offer the following oncology rehabilitation services:
- Help to reduce side effects of treatment and medication such as pain, anxiety, fatigue or generally feeling unwell after cancer treatment.
- Dietary education and advice.
- Strategies to help you cope with cancer, such as managing stress and how to use relaxation techniques and a positive mindset to improve your wellbeing.
- Group and individual exercise and education sessions to help you better manage your day-to-day life.
- The involvement of families, carers and friends in your rehabilitation journey.
Orthopaedic rehabilitation
Orthopaedic rehabilitation helps you recover from fractures, bone or joint surgery and is delivered by specialist caregivers across our hospitals. You may be able to access this service if you have had surgery such as a joint reconstruction or joint replacement. You may also be referred to us for this service if you suffer from shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand or knee disorders.
Rehabilitation after fractures or surgeries is an important process to help you return to daily activities and normal life. Our caregivers work closely with you to develop an individualised health care plan which targets your needs. Your treatment is coordinated and can include physiotherapy and occupational therapy with the aim of increasing your strength, balance and ability to move through individual and group education and exercise sessions.
Parkinson's disease
We can help you manage your ongoing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, and we’ll be with you every step of the way throughout your journey.
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, which directly affects your motor skills and movement. Parkinson’s can also impact your thinking, memory, speech and basic day-to-day living.
Our specialists are highly experienced in caring for people with the disease and work closely with you to manage your symptoms which may lead to:
- difficulty managing daily activities and routines
- difficulty walking places and moving around at home
- anxiety and depression.
Our support includes:
- helping you better manage your symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
- improve your quality of life
- helping you maintain your independence and wellbeing
- educating you and your family on Parkinson’s and your best treatment options
- offering support tools to help you navigate your thoughts and feelings.