Physiotherapists assess and provide treatment programs to improve a patient’s physical health and functional ability.
About this service
We offer both individual and group sessions.
We work closely with medical, nursing and other allied health staff to assist in maximising your wellbeing and to aid recovery.
Who we care for
We care for people admitted to North Canberra Hospital, Clare Holland House and in Home Based Palliative Care. We also provide a service for non-admitted patients who meet the eligibility criteria.
Please note the Inpatient Physiotherapy Service does not provide outpatient or community-based physiotherapy services. You may like to consider:
- Community Care Physiotherapy
- Mums and Bubs Physiotherapy Service
- Women's Health Physiotherapy
- Paediatric Physiotherapy
- Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
- Postnatal Physiotherapy Service at North Canberra Hospital
- ACT Lymphoedema Service at North Canberra Hospital
- Women's Health Physiotherapy at North Canberra Hospital
- Physiotherapy Casting and Orthopaedic Device Fitting Clinic at North Canberra Hospital
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at North Canberra Hospital
How to access this service
Your hospital care team will refer you to our service.
What to expect
Our inpatient physiotherapy team can help with managing:
- acute musculoskeletal conditions, including fractures
- managing lung/respiratory conditions
- using walking aids, splints and collars
- prescribing appropriate exercises
- functional retraining, for example getting in and out of bed and walking.
At North Canberra Hospital, physiotherapy may be provided to patients from:
- the emergency department
- acute inpatients
- maternity
- palliative care
- Hospital in the Home as part of the continuum of care
- acute rehabilitation
We are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm.
You can call us on (02) 6201 6190.
What to bring to your appointment
- Any current mobility aids
Where we’re located
We are based at North Canberra Hospital (formerly Calvary Public Hospital Bruce), Ground level, Marian Building.
