Rehabilitation day programs at Lady Davidson Private Hospital

Our day programs are designed to restore confidence, independence and mobility for people who will benefit from rehabilitation. This includes anyone who has the potential to improve the way they manage aspects of their daily life following surgery, illness and accident; or anyone suffering deterioration from a chronic illness.

We provide a variety of programs to suit your needs. Through therapy, exercise and education we aim to improve movement and strength to restore independence and wellbeing.

As a day program patient, you’ll be admitted and discharged from Lady Davidson Private Hospital on the same day. You’ll receive access to all the therapies and facilities you need on the day, which may include hydrotherapy and physiotherapy.

A rehabilitation specialist or geriatrician will oversee your day program and monitor your progress. They work as part of a multi-disciplinary team liaising with your therapists, other specialists and GP.

Most day programs run twice a week for six weeks, but they do vary.

Team

From the moment you arrive, our team of experienced healthcare professionals will strive to provide you with the highest standards of care. We’ll always treat you with respect and dignity. Our team includes:

• Accredited private specialists
• Clinical pharmacists
• Dietitians
• Discharge liaison
• Exercise physiologists
• Nurses
• Occupational therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Psychologists
• Rehabilitation nurses
• Rehabilitation physicians and medical officers
• Social workers
• Speech pathologists

Facilities

• Spacious, well-equipped gyms
• Large heated indoor hydrotherapy pool
• Outdoor rehabilitation area
• Free, easy parking on-site
• Leafy outlook and pleasant spacious environment

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Services

• Fully integrated rehabilitation service
• Highly experienced and caring staff
• A multidisciplinary team managing your care
• Meal provided if your session runs over lunch
• Refreshments provided
• Transport service available locally for a small fee

• Community classes: We’re committed to providing high-quality group classes to improve the general fitness and wellbeing of our community. Classes include Pilates, Balance, Aquaerobics and Land Exercises. Some health funds provide a rebate on community classes. Click to find out more here 

Back pain and back surgery

Designed to improve core stability, increase endurance and strength, manage pain, improve confidence in performing daily tasks. Includes education on how to look after your  back and manage pain. This program is for people who’ve had back surgery or back pain.

Cancer

Designed to assist you and your family address the physical and psychological needs that may accompany a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Therapy during and after cancer treatment focusses on maximising functional ability, mobility, strength and stamina. 

Lymphoedema

Designed to manage lymphoedema including manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging and education on how to self-manage. For people with diagnosed Lymphoedema, lipoedema, venous oedema or chronic post-op oedema, people who have undergone radical breast surgery.
 

Neurological

Designed to increase balance and mobility, and improve endurance, functionality, cognition and social function. For people with neurological involvement that has clear rehabilitation goals like stroke, neuropathies, myopathies, and MS.

Orthopaedics

Designed to improve muscle strength, endurance and functionality, provide pain management strategies and increase joint and overall physical mobility. For any post-operative orthopaedic condition, anyone with chronic osteoarthritic pain or orthopaedic condition needing intensive therapy, or people likely to need orthopaedic surgery in the near future.

Parkinson’s

 Strategies designed to manage symptoms, improve functionality, and optimise strength, balance and fitness. Boost people’s understanding of Parkinson’s disease, treatment options and community support available. Includes education on diet and medications. For people with Parkinson’s Disease or Parkinson’s-related disorders. Carers are welcome to attend.

Reconditioning

Designed to increase tolerance to exercise and improve quality of daily activities by increasing physical endurance and improving muscle function. Includes healthy diet and lifestyle strategies. For people with loss in function, confidence, strength, endurance, or for people with a recent acute illness or hospitalisation.

Respiratory

Designed to improve tolerance to exercise and strength, decrease shortness of breath, improve quality of daily activities by increasing physical endurance, improving respiratory and muscle function. Includes education in healthy diet and lifestyle strategies. For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, asthma, other respiratory conditions, and past acute respiratory conditions.

How do I access the program?

If you are already an inpatient of Lady Davidson Private Hospital you will automatically be referred to our day rehabilitation Program, if clinically appropriate.

We also accept referrals from:

• Specialists and general practitioners
  Please ask your doctor to refer you to one of our rehabilitation or geriatrician specialists.  Find a specialist now 
   

Click the button How to refer for more information on how to refer for rehabilitation services
Doctor referrals can be submitted via:
Email ladydavidson.consultingsuites@healthscope.com.au

• Other public and private hospitals
• Self / family members / carers
• Allied health professionals
  Phone 02 9488 0130 or 02 9488 0257

First appointment

At your first appointment with your rehabilitation specialist or geriatrician they’ll work with you to identify therapies that will help in your rehabilitation. They’ll complete a rehabilitation certificate and refer you to the most appropriate day program at Lady Davidson Private Hospital. Our day program scheduler will work with you to book in your appointments.

Private health insurance

Day rehabilitation programs come under the rehabilitation portion of private hospital cover. If you have private hospital cover, we’ll check to see if your policy covers day programs. If it does, your health fund will usually cover 100% of the costs. However, some may charge a one-off excess or co-payment, if you have not been admitted to hospital that year. Before starting day rehabilitation our accounts team will clarify any possible charges with you.

Depending on your private health cover you may be required to undertake either 1.5 hours or 3 hours of therapy per visit. If that’s the case, we’ll let you know when you book in.

Private health extras

If you have private health extras cover you can choose to see one of our therapists for a single therapy including physiotherapy, lymphoedema, speech pathology and dietetics. You may receive a rebate from your health fund covering part of the cost of the session. Please check with your health fund.

Self-funded rehabilitation

You may choose to attend Lady Davidson for a day rehabilitation program as a self-funded patient. This means you pay the full cost of the program, out of pocket. Get in touch to find out more. 

Self-funded group classes

Each term we run two self-funded group sessions called Balance and Land Exercise. Land exercise is where you have access to exercise equipment and work on your individual goals under the supervision of a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist. You pay the full cost of the sessions out of pocket. 

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

If you’re a NDIS participant talk to us as we’re a registered NDIS provider. We offer services including speech pathology, hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and dietetics. 

Home Care Package

If you have a Home Care Package that includes therapies such as physiotherapy, hydrotherapy or exercise, talk to us as we can help.

DVA

If you’re a gold card holder, The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) will cover the cost of your therapies.

Contact us

For more information about how a day rehabilitation program can help you, get in touch today.

Phone 02 9488 0193
Email ldv.dayprogram@healthscope.com.au