Physiotherapy
How can we help you
Our Physiotherapists can help you improve your movement and function. We work with you to assess your needs, set goals and provide treatments and exercise programs to help you reach your goals.
Our Physiotherapists are highly trained and can provide the following treatments:
- exercise programs to improve mobility and strengthen muscles
- joint mobilisation to reduce pain and stiffness
- muscle re-education to help you control your movements
- breathing exercises and techniques to help you clear your airways
- assistance with use of aids, splints, crutches and walking sticks
- education regarding your condition and how you can help manage it yourself.
We can help you if you have problems with pain or movement caused by injury or disease. We look after patients staying in St George Hospital and those in the community who have been referred to one of our outpatient clinics.
Our outpatient clinics are for those living in the community. In the clinics we look after patients needing therapy for:
- Musculoskeletal disorders (bone, muscles and joint disorders)
- Hand surgery
- Lymphoedema
- Women’s, Men’s and pelvic health
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
We are teaching hospital, and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a student to be present at your appointment. You may also be asked if a student may treat you. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.
Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.
Head of Physiotherapy Department: Susan Sellars