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Rehabilitation

Collaborative and goal-oriented care

Our rehabilitation service uses a multidisciplinary approach where nursing staff, specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, speech therapists, dietitians, exercise physiologists, psychologists, podiatrists, orthotists/prosthetists and pharmacists work together to ensure the best patient outcomes are achieved.

The team collaborate with patients and families to promote a supportive, goal-orientated rehabilitation environment. Our rehabilitation programs include both overnight and day services.

Services

General reconditioning following illness, injuries or respiratory conditions.

Reconditioning following orthopaedic surgeries, limb removal or fractures.

Reabilitation for neurological conditions including stroke, Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis

Management of chronic illness and conditions including lymphoedema and chronic pain.

Assistance in recovery following a cardiac event or management of heart disease.

Various day programs to support rehabilitation and recovery from a variety of illnesses and conditions.

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Our team

Our experienced, multidisciplinary teams include: 

  • Rehabilitation doctors
  • Rehabilitation nurses
  • Occupational therapists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Rehabilitation assistants
  • Speech pathologists
  • Social workers 

Dieticians, Diabetes educators, exercise physiologists, podiatrists, psychologists, orthotists and prosthetists are available when required. Pastoral care workers and volunteers are also available to support you during your stay. 

Find a service near you

Annerley Road Rehabilitation (South Brisbane)

Annerley Road Rehabilitation centre is a 48-bed facility, dedicated to your wellbeing and recovery with a state-of-the-art therapy gym and inpatient rehab nursing care and therapy. 

There is also a multidisciplinary day therapy program attached to this facility for those eligible patients within the community.

  • neurological conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, or following neurosurgery
  • orthopaedic conditions of the upper and lower body such as hip or knee replacement surgery, spinal surgery, lower limb amputation or recovering from fractures
  • general reconditioning following prolonged illness, multiple injuries or respiratory conditions
  • after falls at home
  • a range of chronic conditions requiring management including but not limited to lymphoedema and chronic pain

People may be admitted to rehabilitation after acute illness or injury. Others may have longer term or chronic conditions, currently managed at home however may benefit from a period of rehabilitation.

A preadmission medical review is undertaken for all patients and recommendations can be made regarding rehabilitation needs and options.

Mater Private Hospital Redland

Mater Private Redland Rehabilitation Unit provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation service to individuals after injury or illness.

The service allows for rapid transfer to an acute care environment and access to specialist consultations in the areas of orthopaedics, urology, geriatric medicine, oncology and other specialties:

  • Neurological conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, or following neurosurgery
  • Orthopaedic conditions of the upper and lower body such as hip or knee replacement surgery, spinal surgery, lower limb amputation or recovering from fractures
  • General reconditioning following prolonged illness, multiple injuries or respiratory conditions
  • After falls at home
  • A range of chronic pain conditions requiring management

People may be admitted to rehabilitation after acute illness or injury. Others may have longer term or chronic conditions, currently managed at home however may benefit from a period of rehabilitation.

A preadmission medical review is undertaken for all patients and recommendations can be made regarding rehabilitation needs and options.

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg's inpatient rehabilitation service works with patients and their family and/or carer to design a personalised and comprehensive therapy program to meet individual goals and objectives. 

Inpatient rehabilitation programs include:

  • Orthopaedic conditions of the upper and lower body such as hip or knee replacement surgery, spinal surgery, lower limb amputation or recovering from fractures
  • Neurological rehabilitation for various conditions, illnesses and injuries
  • Vestibular rehabilitation 
  • Pre-operative rehabilitation
  • General reconditioning following prolonged illness, multiple injuries or respiratory conditions

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton

Mercy Boyan 3 is a 16-bed Unit specialising in the rehabilitation of patients recovering from surgery, general reconditioning and injury or illness. 

Services include: 

  • Post stroke recovery
  • Neurological rehabilitation, including neurodegenerative conditions (e.g. Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease)
  • Cardiac and respiratory issues requiring rehabilitation
  • People with functional decline and deconditioning after acute or chronic illnesses
  • Rehabilitation of pain disorders
  • Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, including pre and post joint replacements

Mater Private Hospital Townsville

Mater rehabilitation programs are provided at the Pimlico Campus. Our rehabilitation programs include both overnight and day services.

Rehabilitation can be provided for a number of reasons which may include:

  • Deconditioning following an illness or surgery
  • Orthopaedic conditions following surgery or fracture 
  • Neurological conditions including stroke, Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis
  • Cardiac rehabilitation following a cardiac event or heart disease management 

Mater has a state-of-the-art, purpose-built rehabilitation gym that allows you to spend dedicated time with your therapists working towards your specific goals. Here you will acheive enhanced confidence and improved safety to carry over into your home and work life.