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Our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service provides assessment and treatment for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

About this service

You can access this service if you have been referred internally by your North Canberra Hospital doctor or health professional.

We offer individual appointments to provide physiotherapy care for a range of issues including:

  • acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions
  • post orthopaedic surgery or fracture
  • arthritic or degenerative joint complaints
  • repetitive strain injuries
  • cervicogenic dizziness.

Who we care for

We care for people who have been treated at North Canberra Hospital and are referred to our outpatient Musculoskeletal Service.

How to access this service

Only internal referrals from a North Canberra Hospital health professional are accepted. If you have been referred to us we will contact you about an appointment.

What to expect

If you are referred to our service, you will have an individual appointment with a musculoskeletal physiotherapist.

Your first appointment will be about 1 hour and follow up appointments are about 30 minutes.

These appointments are available Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm. Please wear clothes that are comfortable and easy to move in.

What to bring to your appointment

  • Medicare card
  • Any letters or correspondence from your GP
  • Previous x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports

Where we’re located

We are based at North Canberra Hospital (formerly Calvary Public Hospital Bruce), Physiotherapy Gym, level 2, Marian Building.

We have directions to North Canberra Hospital.

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In the case of a life threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).

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Contact us

Switchboard Canberra Hospital
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

Switchboard North Canberra Hospital
(02) 6201 6111

International callers
+61 (2) 6201 6111

Switchboard other hospitals and services
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

The switchboard handles all calls to, from and within the hospital 24 hours/seven days a week