Rehabilitation and Medical

Helping you get back on your feet if falls, balance, or fatigue are impacting everyday life.

Falls and balance program

• Do you feel unsteady on your feet? 
• Have you had a fall, or do you have a fear of falling?
• Is nausea, vomiting and fatigue impacting your day-to-day activities and quality of life?

Mackay Private Hospital's Falls and Balance Program offers a structured and personalised approach to help you overcome these life altering conditions.

Our experienced team of Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists in partnership with your General Practitioner, can help improve your physical condition, and give you skills to get you back on your feet.

Inpatient program structure

• Initial assessment within 24 hours of admission by Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychologist, and Geriatrician/Rehabilitation Specialist
• Holistic team approach to treatment and helping you restore your energy and confidence
• Will be seen by Physio/OT 5 days a week, and an AHA on the weekends under the instruction of the OT/PT
• Discharge planning into a safe and supportive environment and referral into the specialised falls and balance day program.

Stimulating the mind and body, the healing properties of hydrotherapy can help you manage pain while reducing stress.

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Hydrotherapy

Following joint replacement, surgery after fracture, or severe cases of osteoarthritis it is normal to experience a decline in function and self confidence. Our orthopaedic program is designed not only to prevent this decline, but improve your capacity beyond your previous limitations.

Orthopaedic rehabilitation program

If you have trouble with your knees, hips, back, following surgery, or  any another orthopaedic condition that is negatively effecting your activities of daily life, Mackay Private Hospital's orthopaedic rehabilitation team will help get you back in shape.

Inpatient program structure

• Initial assessment within 24 hours of admission by Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiologist, and Geriatrician/Rehabilitation Specialist
• Holistic team approach to treatment and achieving the best possible results following your surgery
• Will be seen by Physio/OT 5 days a week, and an AHA on the weekends under the instruction of the OT/PT
• Discharge planning into a safe and supportive environment, and referral to our specialised orthopaedic day program.

Preventing functional decline and improving physical capacity following significant medical illness (or general surgery) will ensure you retain the ability to manage safely in your own residence, and reduce the risk of further admission into hospital.

Reconditioning rehabilitation program

At Mackay Private Hospital we understand that many different circumstances can lead to a decline in an individual's physical function, and their ability to cope in their own environment. As we age it is extremely common to experience increasing trouble recovering following general surgery, or medical illness such as urinary tract infection, cellulitis, or even just a cold or flu.

The rehabilitation team are well aware of these issues, and also how to treat and prevent them. We'll help you return to your own home, and reduce risk of further deterioration, as quickly and as safely as possible.

Inpatient program structure

• Initial assessment within 24 hours of admission by Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychologist, and Geriatrician/Rehabilitation Specialist
• Holistic team approach to treatment and supporting you following your deterioration in function
• Daily therapy from all disciplines as indicated, six days a week (or as tolerated) - hydrotherapy also available
• Discharge planning into a safe and supportive environment and referral into our specialised reconditioning day program.