Manage the effects of Parkinson’s Disease with the support of our expert rehabilitation team
Matilda Nepean provides a rehabilitation program for people who have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease or who require ongoing management of the effects of their condition.
This day rehabilitation program is offered on a sessional basis on set days and times a week.
Our individualised program is delivered with input from our multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, speech pathologists and rehabilitation specialists. Members of our team are Parkinson’s Disease warrior certified with expertise in exercise prescription. Our speech pathologist is Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) trained, which is a type of voice and speech treatment specifically designed for people living with Parkinson’s Disease.
Who is the program suitable for
Patient programs are based on individual goals, and take into account individual needs and concerns. This program is suitable for individuals:
- who are having difficulty moving and performing everyday activities living with Parkinson’s Disease
- who are reconditioning after a recent fall and/or injury due to Parkinson’s Disease
- with speech and/or swallowing difficulties
Parkinson’s Disease rehabilitation programs are available as either inpatient programs or day programs.
Enquire about our Parkinson’s Disease day rehabilitation program
Talk to your treating doctor about a referral to Matilda Nepean for our day Parkinson’s Disease rehabilitation program, or contact us directly for more information.
Join our program as a day patient or an inpatient
Depending on an individual’s needs, this program can be accessed as an inpatient (where you stay at the hospital) or as a day patient.
Find out more about our post-rehabilitation wellness programs
At the end of your program, you will have the opportunity to continue your exercise regime via our day wellness program. This is a program of supervised independent exercise for one hour in either the gym or the hydrotherapy pool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does day rehabilitation involve?
Do I need a referral to access a rehabilitation program?
How do I dress and what do I bring to a rehabilitation session?
- comfortable clothes for exercise
- suitable covered footwear
- water bottle
- towel and swimming costume for hydrotherapy
What are the fees and charges for day rehabilitation?
Our team will be able to assist and advise what payments will be made by your health fund, and if there are any out-of-pocket expenses. For example, some health funds charge an excess or co-payment if you have not had any other hospital admissions in the current year.
Other options for payment include self-funding, Department Veterans’ Affairs, Comprehensive Third Party and Work Cover.