Treatments and Programs
View our Rehabilitation and Mental Health Treatments and Programs. Contact our team directly for the latest availability.
Rehabilitation Day Programs
Brunswick Private Hospital’s rehabilitation inpatient services incorporate advanced technology and access to allied health services, including physiotherapy. Patients requiring overnight nursing assistance or focused rehabilitation goals can benefit from the hospital’s programs.
For those not needing inpatient nursing care, the day programs offer tailored rehabilitation. These programs, typically conducted 2 to 3 times per week, aim to facilitate patients’ return to work, leisure activities, and community living, guided by recommendations from the multidisciplinary team.
Bryta Rehabilitation Program
Starting October 2024
Bryta is an exercise and brain training program designed by academic geriatrician, Kwang Lim, and physiotherapist, Cindy Phan. The program is available to anyone over 60 years of age who would like to exercise their brain and body at the same time.
Having a healthy brain is especially important as we reach middle age, and our brain begins to change. Research has shown that physical exercise and brain training done at the same time is effective for both cognitive and physical health in adults over 60.
What is included?
- Comprehensive physical and cognitive assessment.
- Specialised cognitive physical training using our ReactionX technology.
Falls and Balance Group
Our falls and balance program is suitable for patients who have had a recent fall/s, or are deconditioned and a falls risk, as well as patients with balance difficulties and who can ambulate independently and clearly understand English and instructions.
Cardiac Group
Patients with cardiac conditions including, coronary heart disease, stents, angina, heart attack and other vascular conditions can benefit from our Cardiac Rehab program. This program assists to increase your cardiovascular endurance, walking tolerance and overall strength. Your blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels are monitored before, during and after each session.
PD Warrior
Patients diagnosed with Parkinson Disease, including newly diagnosed patients who are at a high functioning level, independent with low falls risks may benefit from our PD Warrior® program. The program utilises amplified, high intensity and strong exercises to help improve your quality of life, with long term exercise behaviour, which may help to delay the progress of symptoms.
Strength and Conditioning
Our Strength and Conditioning program is ideal for patients who have specific functional goals to achieve. This program is tailored to those who may be recovering from trauma or surgery, including TAC/Workcover patients. The program aims to improve function in patients’ strength, endurance and/or mobility.
Pulmonary Rehab Group
As per the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) guidelines, pulmonary rehabilitation should be provided to all patients with COPD. Our pulmonary rehab program focuses on increasing cardiovascular endurance and global strength, as well as teaching appropriate breathing strategies.
Pain Management Program
Chronic pain conditions can very often be both physically and mentally debilitating. Pain can be reduced, function can increase, and quality of life can be improved.
Learn why pain persists, find out how to manage your pain symptoms with simple and effective self-treatment strategies, and learn how to get back into life. The pain management program at Brunswick Private is a structured, evidenced-based approach to helping patients effectively manage their condition.
Orthopaedic 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, Brunswick Private's orthopaedic rehabilitation team will help get you back in shape.
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 to improve your capacity to return to daily life and get you back on your feet
Neurological Program
Neurological conditions can often have very sudden and life changing impacts on individuals and their families. The best patient outcomes are achieved when intervention in commenced as soon as possible after the neurological event.
Our neurological program includes individually tailored treatment of various conditions such as Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, TIA, Neuropathy, Spinal Cord Injury, MS, and other issues which effect the brain or nervous system.
Mental Health Programs
Day Therapy Programs can be accessed by patients who have had an overnight admission to our hospital as part of a relapse prevention plan or as early intervention following assessment by a Psychiatrist with admission rights to the hospital.
There are many benefits for patients to be gained through group therapy programs. They offer a structured support which can be crucial in managing mental health conditions. They provide an opportunity for patients to connect with others who are facing similar challenges reducing feelings of isolation and fostering a sense of belonging.
Brain Optimisation & Occupational Skills Training (BOOST) Program
This program is suitable for individuals with mild to moderate cognitive impairment who are looking to improve their capacity to engage in daily life.
Building Strength and Resilience
This program is for people trying to cope with stress, depression, anxiety and adjustment issues.