Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy promotes independence with mobility and function for people of all ages. Our team of physiotherapists provide inpatient and outpatient assessment and management for a wide range of physical and medical conditions.

We provide clinical services in the following areas:

  • ICU and Acute care
  • Cardiorespiratory
  • Orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation
  • General Surgery
  • Aged Care Rehabilitation and Assessment
  • Neurological Condition Rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation (including vestibular)
  • Continence
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Lymphoedema
  • Emergency Department

Outpatients

The Physiotherapy outpatient service is co-located with the Community Rehabilitation Service in the Carl Streich Rehabilitation and Sub-acute care building.

Referrals to outpatient physiotherapy services may be made by a medical or nursing practitioner or an allied health professional.

Please email the Referral forms (PDF 80KB) to akg.referrals@health.wa.gov.au or Fax to 9391 2431. 

For more information contact the Physiotherapy department on 9391 2281.

All referrals will be triaged on receipt and directed to either the Physiotherapy Outpatient Department or to the Community Rehabilitation Service if multiple allied health professional input is required.

Waiting time for an initial appointment will vary according to the current demand for service.

Holders of Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) cards, some workers compensation cases and privately insured individuals may be able to access private services without delay.

Student placements

The physiotherapy department provides training placement opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy students.

Contact us

Phone: (08) 9391 2281

Fax: (08) 9391 2262

 

Last Updated: 23/07/2024