Neurological

Neurological rehabilitation program

Neurological conditions can often have very sudden and life changing impacts on individuals and their families. The best patient outcomes are achieved when intervention in commenced as soon as possible after the neurological event.

At Brisbane Waters Private, our Specialists and team of Allied Health professionals are highly experienced in this area, and have the equipment, facilities, and skills to help you or your loved one regain the best possible physical and psychological function.

Common neurological conditions include:

• Stroke
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
• Peripheral/Poly Neuropathies
• Parkinson's Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Motor Neuron Disease
• Guillian-Barre Syndrome
• Brain Injury / Tumour
• Spinal Injury / Tumour

Inpatient program structure

• Initial assessment within 24 hours of admission by Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietitian, Social Worker, Psychologist, and Geriatrician/Rehabilitation Specialist
• Holistic team approach to treatment and supporting you through to optimal recovery post neurological event
• Daily therapy from all disciplines as indicated, 6 days a week (or as tolerated) - hydrotherapy also available
• Discharge planning into a safe and supportive environment and referral into the specilised neurological day program

Day program structure

• One and a half to three hours of therapy
• Exercise physiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, dietetics, psychology, and hydrotherapy
• One to two days per week over six weeks (program length can be varied based on your progress)

How to access the program

Ask your General Practitioner or Specialist to refer you to our program. Eligibility and funding requests are arranged prior to admission.

Private health fund, DVA, WorkCover and Motor Accidents referrals are accepted. 

If you have an excess or co-payment with your health insurance, you will be required to pay this at the time of admission. 

Self-funded patients will be required to pay at the time of admission.  

Please contact our day rehabilitation staff on 02 4343 0275 for further assistance. 

For further information, please refer to:

• Fees and Accounts
• Veterans / DVA