Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy
The aim of physiotherapy is to help a person develop, maintain, restore or optimise their physical functioning and therefore their wellbeing and quality of life.
Physiotherapists are specialised registered health practitioners who assess, diagnose and manage human function, most often with people compromised by ageing, injury, disease or environmental factors.
Key personnel
Sara Findlay
Manager, Physiotherapy Rural & Community
Moana O’Brien
Manager, Physiotherapy Acute, Older Persons & Rehabilitation, and the Child Development Centre
Location
Waikato DHB’s physiotherapists work in community and hospital settings across the district. They work closely with doctors, nurses and other health professionals.
- Waikato Hospital
Pembroke Street Hamilton- Services provided on all wards
- Gym, hydro pool and service base Level B1, Waiora Waikato Centre
- Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building
Gate 3 Pembroke Street Hamilton- Services provided on all wards
- Rehabilitation clinic and other outpatient services
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Physiotherapy teams are also located at Thames Hospital, Tokoroa Hospital, Te Kuiti Hospital and Taumarunui Hospital and provide hospital and outpatient services. Continuing Care facilities at Morrinsville (Rhoda Read) and Te Awamutu (Matariki) also provide inpatient physiotherapy care to patients.
- Physiotherapy services work from community bases in Raglan, Ngaruawahia, Morrinsville, Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Putaruru, and Hamilton, as part of community health teams.
Referrals are by general practitioners (GPs) or other health specialists.
Referrals must come through the Community Regional Referral Centre.
Community Regional Referral Centre
Fax: 07 858 1071