Trauma
Brunswick Private's trauma rehabilitation team has the expertise, experience, equipment, and facilities to help you regain your function and independence following significant injury or accident.
Trauma rehabilitation program
Brunswick Private Hospital offers a structured yet personalised approach for a smooth and safe transition from hospital care to home independence.
You’ll have access to all specialties including Physicians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Dietitians, and Psychologists.
We will work with you to get you back on your feet and in your own environment as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Inpatient program structure
- Initial assessment within 24 hours of admission by Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietitian, Social Worker, Psychologist, and Geriatrician/Rehabilitation Specialist
- Holistic team approach to treatment and supporting you following your accident
- Daily therapy from all disciplines as indicated, 6 days a week (or as tolerated) - hydrotherapy also available
- Discharge and referral into our specialised trauma day program as an out patient.
Day program structure
- 90-180 minutes of therapy
- Exercise physiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, dietetics, psychology, and hydrotherapy
- One to two days per week over six weeks (program length can be varied based on your progress)
How to access the program
Ask your General Practitioner or Specialist to refer you to our program. Eligibility and funding requests are arranged prior to admission.
Private health fund, DVA, WorkCover and TAC referrals are accepted.
If you have an excess or co-payment with your health insurance, you will be required to pay this at the time of admission.
Self-funded patients will be required to pay at the time of admission.
Please contact our day rehabilitation staff on 03 9385 1105 for further assistance.
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