Rehabilitation

Maitland Private Hospital has a specialised on-site Rehabilitation Therapy Unit, run by a team of medical specialists and Allied Health professionals. Our staff are committed to helping you to return to normal living and activities after major surgery or illness.

We have a large, well-equipped gymnasium, hydrotherapy pool and an independent living assessment area where you can practice the skills you need to manage at home.

Rehabilitation Programs

Our rehabilitation programs are tailored to meet your needs, whether you are an admitted inpatient or have been referred to a Day Program by your Doctor or Specialist.

Our Rehabilitation services include:

• Orthopaedic rehabilitation (e.g. following hip/knee replacements, fractures, arthritic and spinal conditions)
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Neurological rehabilitation (e.g. following stroke, post-surgical, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis etc)
• Pain management
• Reconditioning (general rehabilitation or restorative care)
• Amputee
• Rehabilitation for oncology patients
• Driving rehabilitation
• Back Care
• Respiratory
• Speech Pathology

Maitland Private Day Rehabilitation

Maitland Private Hospital’s Day Rehabilitation program is the largest of its kind in the Hunter Region. Day Rehabilitation allows people to benefit from input from a specialist multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, without the need to be admitted as an inpatient. ‘Day Rehab’ caters for those who have Top Level Hospital cover, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) cover or Third Party Insurance claims. Our Day Rehab Flyer provides the full program details.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Cardiac rehabilitation is structured exercise sessions designed to improve your health, fitness, and knowledge. Each patient is provided with an individualised supervised exercise program and referred on to members of the allied health team where appropriate. Our Cardiac Rehab Flyer provides the full program details.

Lymphoedema Program

We are pleased to offer a specialised lymphoedema rehabilitation program. Lymphoedema is the swelling of a limb due to a build up excess fluid in the tissues, and can be caused by problems with, or damage to, the lymphatic system. Untreated, this swelling may become difficult to control.

If you have lymphoedema we can help you. Some signs of lymphoedema are:

• An appearance of swelling in the limb
• A heavy, tight limb
• Pins and needles
• Numbness, temperature changes or aches
• Indentations in the skin from tight clothing and jewellery

For more information and to obtain a referral to the program, speak with your Doctor, Oncologist or Vascular Surgeon.

Cancer Rehabilitation Program

Our Cancer Rehabilitation Program compliments the treatment provided by your Oncologists and/ or Surgeons. We aim to help reduce the impact of cancer treatments on the body, whilst also assisting to improve overall function and quality of life through the cancer journey and into survivorship.

Using physical activity and appropriate exercise, interactive learning, as well as input from dietitians and social workers when required, we aim to assist patients to return to their normal daily activities and improve their quality of life. Our Cancer Rehab Flyer provides the full program details.