Mater at Home in Springfield

Mater's first purpose-built education, health and wellbeing facility markes a new milestone in the delivery of Mater services. 

Mater Health Hub, Springfield delivers multidisciplinary services for mothers and babies, women's health, cancer care, chronic disease management and healthy ageing. 

Podiatry

We have an experienced AHPRA registered podiatrist on-site who is available to offer the following services:

• General foot care 
• Diabetic foot assessment 
• Ingrown toenail treatment (not surgery) 
• Sports injuries - ankle, toe, foot 
• Musculoskeletal injuries - plantar fasciitis, heel pain, etc 
• Paediatric musculoskeletal concerns - flat foot, high arches
• Footwear advice 
• Orthotic therapies 
• Wound care 

Antenatal Physiotherapy

Private outpatient clinic

• Assessment and treatment  of musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain and pelvic girdle pain
• Exercise advice – abdominal wall and general exercise
• Continence and pelvic floor evaluation
• Perineal massage tutorial (after 35 weeks)

Prepare to push

Pelvic floor screening and assessment of women planning to have a vaginal birth. We provide individualised sessions to assist “preparing” the pelvic floor muscles. Patients can self-refer to this service.

Postnatal Physiotherapy

Private outpatient clinic for postnatal review (5-7 weeks post birth)

• Pelvic floor muscle assessment /recovery plan
• Detailed abdominal wall assessment / recovery
• Individual guidance on progression of postnatal exercise and safe return to exercise / sport
• Management of musculoskeletal complaints eg. Back pain, wrist pain

Post Natal Review Class – (recommended 5-8 weeks after birth of baby)

• Small group class that includes abdominal wall assessment and core stability exercises
• Pelvic floor education
• Postural awareness and back care including stretches and exercises
• Education on safe return to exercise

Nutrition and Dietetics

Our Accredited Practicing Dietitians (APDs) provide holistic, personalised dietetic care for a variety of conditions, including.

• Antenatal and post pregnancy support for women to improve fertility, address dietary concerns or conditions during pregnancy (eg gestational diabetes) and nutritional support after birth
• Support with the management of health conditions (e.g. IBD, celiac disease)
• Support with achieving weight management goals including optimising surgery outcomes (e.g. gastric sleeve surgery)
• Support with managing  diet and nutrition during and after cancer treatment
• Support with managing diet and nutrition due to allergies or food intolerances

Men's Health Physiotherapy

• Pre and post prostate cancer surgery for pelvic floor assessment and recovery plan
• Advice on safe return to exercise/ activity