Open today 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Open today 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

 Acute Respiratory Service, limited Orthopaedic Service (referrals accepted 8.00am - 1.00pm on Emergency Department (ED) and Assessment & Diagnostic Unit (ADU) for discharge assessments only)

On Call Service: 4.30pm - 8.00am, Acute Respiratory Service only

Any health professional is able to refer an individual for inpatient physiotherapy. The ward physiotherapist will then determine the appropriateness of physiotherapy requests for each patient.  Some referrals may be declined or not seen within the anticipated timeframe.

• Emergency Department / Admission & Diagnostic Unit

  
  In the Emergency Department / Admission & Diagnostic Unit, physiotherapists are available to help make your return home as safe as possible.… More

• Medical Wards

  
  You may be admitted to a ward that specialises in the type of care you require depending on your condition.… More

• General Surgery

  
  Following upper abdominal or breast surgery, physiotherapists will be involved in your recovery.… More

• Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit

  
  When you are admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or High Dependency Unit (HDU), a physiotherapist may be involved in your care to help minimise your risk of developing complications such as chest infections, joint stiffness or generalised weakness as well as treat conditions as required.… More

• Elective Orthopaedics

  Elective orthopaedic surgery is any planned surgery on your bones or joints.… More

• Orthopaedic Trauma

  
  Orthopaedic trauma is any injury to your bones or joints that occurs accidentally.… More

All physiotherapy services are free for New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

If patients do not meet eligibility criteria then purchasing or hire equipment options will be made available for patients to self fund.  If crutches are needed temporarily for ongoing rehabilitation, a bond may be required which is refunded upon return of the crutches.