Rehabilitation Care

A multi-disciplinary approach to illness and surgery that aids recovery helping you to regain your function and independence. At Ramsay Health Plus, we are able to provide excellence in multidisciplinary patient focused care to assist in recovery after illness and surgery, we aim to help each patient optimise their health and independence.

Who would benefit from a Ramsay Health Plus rehabilitation program?

A RHP rehabilitation program is for any person who has had an illness, surgery or a long hospital stay and requires a multidisciplinary team approach to assist with their recovery. This will help you recover and assist you to live independently in the community or prepare to return to leisure, work or other lifestyle pursuits.

What does the program involve?

Our multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals will tailor an individualised therapy program to suit your goals. Programs vary depending on your requirement but may include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech pathology, and exercise physiology.

Physiotherapy can assist with:

• Improving balance and confidence
• Improving the way you walk

Exercise Physiology can assist with:

• Improving strength and balance
• Improving fitness
• Improving movement patterns and skills

Occupational Therapy can assist with:

• Regaining independence
• Making everyday activities safer and easier
• Falls prevention and energy conservation

Speech Pathology can assist with:

• Communication difficulties – being able to speak easily and clearly, understanding others, reading, writing and using voice
• Swallowing difficulties – eating and drinking safely and prescription of modified diet and fluids

How can I be referred to the program?

No referral is needed to access care through Ramsay Health Plus. However, some funding models will require a referral, such as GP care plans, DVA, NDIS or Home Care Packages. Please give our friendly team a call to discuss what funding options may be available to you.