Outpatient services

The Wesley Rehabilitation Centre

The Wesley Rehabilitation Centre provides evidence-based care across all allied health disciplines. We are open to the general public, as well as providing follow-up care for all patients admitted to The Wesley Hospital for surgery, medical illness, specific medical treatment or investigation. Our staff are experienced in managing a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions and post-surgical procedures, as well as general medical conditions and chronic illness.

Physiotherapy for musculoskeletal and sports injury

At the Wesley Rehabilitation Centre, we have experienced musculoskeletal and sports and exercise physiotherapists who can provide you with the very best of care following injury at home, work or on the sporting field.

We can help you with the management of:

Elbow and wrist pain.
Foot and ankle injury.
Hip and groin pain.
Knee pain or acute knee injury (including ACL injury management).
Lower back and trunk pain.
Neck pain and headaches.
Persistent musculoskeletal pain.
Shoulder pain.

We have individual consulting rooms as well as an equipped gym space to help guide you through your rehabilitation and achieve your functional and rehabilitation goals. We can also refer to our team of exercise physiologists for specific strength and conditioning programming if you require a high-level functional outcome.

A doctor’s referral is not required. Private health rebates are available and we offer services associated with Chronic Disease Management Plans via a referral from your general practitioner. For further information or to make an appointment, please contact the Wesley Rehabilitation Centre.

Vestibular outpatient services (vertigo, dizziness, imbalance and visibility)

The Wesley Rehabilitation Centre’s vestibular service provides specialised assessment, education and management for people with vestibular issues. Vestibular problems can be secondary to conditions related to the inner ear or brain. People with vestibular dysfunction often experience symptoms associated with vertigo, dizziness, visual disturbance, and/or imbalance.

Services we provide include:

Comprehensive clinical assessment of head and eye movements, motion sensitivity, and walking and balance.
Canalith Repositioning Procedure for BPPV.
Advice and education about your vestibular condition.
Supervised and evidence-based vestibular rehabilitation, including a progressive and tailored home exercise program.
Dedicated focus on improving your quality of life, symptoms and prevention of falls and injury.

Our vestibular team have all done additional training in management of vestibular conditions to ensure we are providing you with the very best of care.

A doctor’s referral is not required. However, we do encourage you to discuss your symptoms with your general practitioner before booking an appointment. For further information or to make an appointment, please contact the Wesley Rehabilitation Centre.

Neurological outpatient services

The neurological outpatient service at The Wesley Hospital offers physiotherapy for patients with neurological conditions including:

Functional neurological disorder.
Incomplete spinal cord injury.
Movement disorders and Parkinson’s disease.
Multiple sclerosis.
Peripheral nerve lesions.
Stroke and acquired brain injury.

Physiotherapists treating neurological conditions can work with you to optimise:

Balance and co-ordination.
Development of self-management programs.
Falls prevention.
Gait quality, efficiency and endurance.
Lower limb splinting.
Manual handling for patients and carers.
Mobility and transfers.
Muscle overactivity.
Pain and injury prevention.
Return to high-level mobility.
Strength and range of motion.

Our physiotherapists working in the neurological outpatient service work closely with patients, carers, doctors and other allied health clinicians to assess and manage neurological conditions over the short and long term to provide you with the best possible care.

A doctor’s referral is not required. However, we do recommend a referral from your neurologist or general practitioner before booking an appointment to ensure our care will meet your individual needs. For further information or to make an appointment, please contact the Wesley Rehabilitation Centre.

Urinary leakage

Leakage of urine with coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising or while trying to reach the toilet are all symptoms of incontinence. Our Women’s Health Physiotherapy Clinic can create a personalised pelvic health program to help you manage bladder problems. Learn more.

Pelvic organ prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when one of the pelvic organs descends into the vagina. The common risk factors include trauma to the pelvic floor during childbirth, strenuous exercise/lifting, obesity, constipation, chronic cough, ageing. Our Women’s Health Physiotherapy Clinic can assist in treating prolapse symptoms through a personalised pelvic health program. Learn more.

Breast, gynaecological and lymphoedema management

The Wesley Rehabilitation Centre has a team of physiotherapists dedicated to providing evidence-based, holistic care to support women to achieve their best possible physical recovery after breast or gynaecological cancer surgery. Learn more.

Hand therapy and splinting

Injury and surgery to the wrist and hand can have significant impacts on quality of life, work capacity and upper limb function.

We are pleased to be able to support you in your recovery, with our team of occupational therapists and physiotherapists who have undertaken additional training in the management of hand and wrist injuries.

Please discuss your rehabilitation needs with your specialist or surgeon regarding your suitability for referral to our team at the Wesley Rehabilitation Centre. A doctor’s referral is not required, although we may wish to liaise with your GP, surgeon or other medical practitioner. For further information or to make an appointment, please contact the Wesley Rehabilitation Centre.

Dietetics

At the Wesley Rehabilitation Centre, we have several accredited practising dietitians who can provide expert nutritional care to meet your individual needs. Dietitians screen and assess nutritional status and offer counselling to patients and carers to ensure appropriate nutritional advice following discharge from hospital or after referral from your treating specialist. Working with medical specialists and other healthcare workers, we aim to achieve optimal health through good nutrition.

In the outpatient setting, our dietitians specialise in the nutrition management of:

Cancer.
Diabetes.
Gastrointestinal or endocrine disease.
Healthy eating for the whole family.
Heart disease, stroke and cardiac rehabilitation.
Kidney disease.
Nutrition support.
Pre and post-surgical admissions.
Pregnancy and gestational disease.
Weight (including bariatric services).

A doctor’s referral is not required, although we may wish to liaise with your GP, surgeon or other medical practitioner. For further information or to make an appointment, please contact the Wesley Rehabilitation Centre.

Speech pathology

Our Wesley Rehabilitation Centre speech pathologists assess, diagnose, treat and manage a range of communication and swallowing difficulties for patients referred by their specialist doctors or general practitioners. Speech pathologists are involved in the care of patients in the neurology, acute stroke, medical, surgical, critical care and emergency units within the hospital and are pleased to be able to extend their care to the outpatient setting following discharge from hospital.

We offer a range of services, including:

Cognitive/language assessment, treatment and intervention.
Language assessment and therapy.
Speech assessment and therapy.
Swallowing assessment and management.
Voice assessment and therapy.

Exercise physiology

Our exercise physiologists specialise in designing and delivering evidence-based movement and exercise interventions for chronic disease prevention and management, musculoskeletal injuries and general health management.

The exercise physiology team can provide personalised care whether you’re living with a chronic condition, illness, injury or want advice on exercise for your specific needs. An exercise physiologist will work as a part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best results for you as a patient or may work independently to achieve your goals.

Consultations include an exercise physiologist providing you with a treatment plan and utilising our gym, which includes Pilates, cardiovascular and strength-training equipment.

Our exercise physiologist team can help with:

Cancer care.
Cardiac rehabilitation.
Chronic pain management.
Diabetes management.
Gender health.
Geriatric health.
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Neurological rehabilitation.
Orthopaedic rehabilitation.
Postnatal care.
Weight management.

Psychology

Our psychologists provide individual assessments and evidence-based treatment to address various physical illnesses/conditions including (but not limited to):

Adjustment to injury.
Cancer.
Neurological events such as stroke.
Pain management.
Pre and post-bariatric surgery.

In the rehabilitation setting, the aim of psychological treatment is to assist patients to identify and learn coping strategies to manage their physical and/or mental health symptoms. Psychologists also assist patients to understand and manage any factors that may affect their physical health, such as stress.

Psychologists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and are trained to deliver skills from various treatment modalities. These modalities may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Skills learnt will include:

Behavioural activation, such as activity scheduling.
Individual goal setting and reassessment.
Mindfulness and relaxation tools, such as deep breathing.
Reframing unhelpful thoughts.

Treatment will be tailored to each individual and a collaborative treatment plan will be established with the patient during the individual assessment.

A doctor’s referral is not required. However, you may be eligible for a rebate under a Mental Health Care Plan if you obtain a referral from your general practitioner. For further information or to make an appointment, please contact the Wesley Rehabilitation Centre on 07 3232 6190.