Day Rehabilitation

St Andrew’s day rehabilitation program is designed to allow people to attend therapy sessions while living at home. The aim of the program is for patients to re-gain their optimum level of independence.

The program is suitable for people who are unable to perform normal daily activities due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, other neurological conditions, orthopaedic injuries and conditions, falls history, amputation and other debilitating conditions.

The day rehabilitation team consists of two medical consultants, Dr Wilbur Chan and Dr Hoa Lu, a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech pathologist with access to nursing, a dietician, podiatrist and case manager.

For patients to be involved in the day rehabilitation program, they must be referred to Dr Wilbur Chan.

For more information about the day rehabilitation program, please contact our Day Rehabilitation Coordinator, Jane Clarke on (07) 3834 4368 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Research has shown that people who join a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program after a cardiac event or intervention, will regain their health and fitness more quickly.

If you have decided to take some positive action to take control of your life and health, St Andrew's Cardiac Rehabilitation team can help. Cardiac Rehabilitation guides and supports you and your family. It also offers information about changing lifestyle habits and managing heart conditions.

You should try to begin your rehabilitation as soon as possible after leaving hospital, but late is also better than never. For more information and to make an appointment for your initial consultation, phone (07) 3834 4285. You can find more information in our

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Pulmonary Rehabilition

St Andrew’s offers pulmonary rehabilitation for any patient with underlying chronic lung disease eg asthma, COAD, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis etc.

Components of the program include:

Activity

Upper and lower limb endurance and strength training
Flexibility and stretching
Home exercise program

Psycho-social intervention

Support system and dependency issues
Stress and anxiety management

Education and training

Pulmonary Anatomy, Physiology and Disease
Breathing Retraining
Stress Management and Relaxation
Exercise and Physical Activity
Medications and Medical Equipment
Bronchial Hygiene
Activities of Daily Living
Nutrition
Continence
Self Management and Practical Issues

Evaluation of Progress

Exercise Capacity: 6 minute walk test (rating dyspnoea, saturation levels and HR)
Quality of Life: St George or Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire SF36 Questionnaire
Nutritional Status: Malnutrition Screen
Satisfaction with Program: Satisfaction Questionnaire

Program Schedule

Initial Interview and Exercise Testing: 1hr
Program runs: 6 weeks; 2sessions per week (approx 2.5hrs)
Exercise component: 1hr
Education component: 1hr

Payment

The program is covered 100% by most private health insurers under top hospital cover (not extras) and we bill the health fund directly. Patients covered by the Department of Veteran Affairs will need to ask our staff to apply on their behalf before beginning the program.