ICU
Ventilated and post-surgical patients – Maintenance or restoration of respiratory and musculoskeletal function after e.g. complex surgery, serious respiratory infections and major trauma.
Medical Ward
Chest conditions, neurological conditions- e.g. strokes and multiple sclerosis
Surgical Ward
Post abdominal surgery - A physiotherapist can evaluate your problem and help manage the debilitating effects of abdominal surgery. Your physiotherapist may teach you circulatory exercises, correct coughing and moving techniques to reduce stress on the wound, exercises and self-help techniques to encourage bowel activity and reduce post-surgical pain from gas, relaxation training, scar tissue mobilization, an individualized home exercise program for your back, pelvic and abdominal muscles and ergonomic training to reduce pressure on the scar with lifting and everyday activities.
Paediatric Ward
Chest conditions
Maternity Ward
Ante Natal – Chest conditions, musculo-Skeletal Conditions. Conditions we often see during pregnancy are SI joint dysfunctions, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, lower back, neck or thoracic pain and headaches.
Post Natal – Chest conditions, musculo-Skeletal conditions, Laser for wound healing and cracked nipples, engorged breast, advice of breastfeeding. Postpartum we treat weak pelvic floor muscles with or without incontinence, rehabilitation of lower abdominals or "core" muscles which assist in preventing lower back / pelvic pain, painful episiotomy scars and other common orthopaedic dysfunctions.
Orthopaedic Ward
All peripheral joint post-operative rehabilitation.
Gynaecology and Urology Ward
Post operative mobilisation, wound healing, advice for pelvic floor rehabilitation and chest conditions.
