Pain Management

Pain management program

Pain can be reduced, function can increase, and quality of life can be improved. Learn why pain persists, find out how to manage your pain symptoms with simple and effective self-treatment strategies, and learn how to get back into life.

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 in managing your pain and regaining your function
• 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 our specialised pain day program

Day program structure

• One and a half 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 Accident 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