Warwick and Stanthorpe Physiotherapy and Exercise Services

1. Warwick Hospital Physiotherapy Department

Am I eligible? All people with MS eligible to attend.

Address: Warwick Health Service, 56 Locke Street, Warwick QLD 4370.

Phone: 07 4660 3859 (Physiotherapy Department).

Availability: There is a waiting list which varies. Clients are prioritised depending on their individual needs and an appointment will be scheduled as they become available. No set timeframe from referral to initial consultation can be established.

Services:

Out Patient Physiotherapy service:

1 on 1 Physiotherapist Assessment & Development of a Home Exercise Programme or Gym Programme in the out patient department
1 on 1 Physiotherapist aquatic assessment for development of a pool based exercise programme

Group Sessions
Balance:

Number of people attending and the content of the class varies depending on the participants needs
8 week programme for each participant
Aimed at people at people who are a moderate to high falls risk

Back Group:

Content: ½ hour mat work/gym ball (need ability to get on and off floor)
20 minutes cardio/ balance (5 mins x 4 stations)
Physiotherapy outreach clinics in Inglewood and Millmerrin once a fortnight for assessment and treatment of clients there.

How to access the service: Referral to the physiotherapy department from MS Society’s, Regional Services Co-ordinator (RSC) for the Southwest Region (1 800 177 591) or GP Referral to Alexandra Newcombe for physiotherapy assessment.

Cost: There is no cost involved.

2. Warwick Indoor Recreation & Aquatics Centre (WIRAC)

Am I eligible? Everybody with MS who has the capacity to self fund the service is eligible to attend.

Address: 26 Palmerin St, Warwick QLD 4370.

Phone: (07) 4661 7955.

Availability:

Monday – Friday: 5.30am - 8.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday: 9.00am - 5.00pm (Summer)
Sunday: 12.00pm - 5.00pm (Winter)

Services:

Gym and Pool: the facility is accessible; there is a ramp with railings on both sides to the front of the building
Gym:

Accessible Gym with cardiorespiratory and strengthening equipment

Pools - four options:

Hydrotherapy pool (35 degrees) - download the hydrotherapy brochure
- This has a change room suitable for disabled access
- It is easy to access with a gently sloped ramp & rails on both sides
- There is a water wheelchair to assist access to this pool
NOTE: 32 degrees is the recommended temperature for exercising in the pool for people with MS
Shallow ‘learn to swim’ pool; less than 1 metre deep

This pool is accessible by walking into the level access section of the ‘Rapids pool’ and walking around it to get to the side of this shallow pool where it could be possible to perform exercises in standing and hold on to the side of the pool there

25 metre pool
Rapids pool

The area where pools 2,3 and 4 are also have a disabled toilet/change room.

How to access the service: Contact the gym and speak to Brendan Iles for information about activities in the gym or Karen Peters about activities in the pool. They will assist you with arranging an initial appointment to run through the suitable options for you.

If you would like a pool programme or gym programme set up for you before you go to W.I.R.A.C. then contact MS Society’s, Regional Services Co-ordinator (RSC) for the Southwest Region on 1 800 177 591 who will refer you to the appropriate healthcare professional for this.

Other services:

W.I.R.A.C. offers a variety of fitness classes to choose from including:

Aqua Classes
Pilates / Fit Ball
Senior Fit
Circuits
Spin
Download the current Group Fitness timetable.

W.I.R.A.C. offers ‘Heart Moves’ Group Exercise programme:

This is a gentle physical exercise programme suitable for anyone who hasn’t done any physical exercise in a while
It is designed so you can exercise at your own pace
Download this brochure for more information about times and cost and suitability for the class.

W.I.R.A.C offers a ‘Sports Ability Program’:

This programme is facilitated by ‘Community Options’
Tuesday 4.30pm - 5.30pm
There is no charge for this group to attend
Download this brochure for more information about times and cost and suitability for the class.

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3. The Physiotherapy Centre (Warwick)

Am I eligible? Everybody with MS who has the capacity to self fund the service is eligible to attend.

Address: 55 Guy Street Warwick QLD 4370.

Phone: 07 4661 5577.

Availability: There is generally no waiting list to see a therapist.

Services: Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology Services...

Physiotherapy:

1 on 1 Musculoskeletal Assessment and treatment in clinic rooms
Development of individualised exercise programmes for home

Exercise Physiology:

1 on 1 assessment in clinic rooms/onsite gym
Development of individualised exercise programmes for home
Pilates Classes (5-6 people).

How to access the service: Contact the clinic to arrange an initial appointment. Visit www.thephysiocentre.com.au for more information.

Cost:

This varies depending on the service required (enquire via a phone call to the clinic)
Services may be subsidised by health fund rebates (obtain details of the service from the clinic and contact your health fund for specific details)
Medicare EPC programme allows 5 Allied Health visits to people with MS at nominal cost. It is possible to have a total of 5 visits under this scheme. They may be a combination of exercise physiology and physiotherapy if you require set up of an exercise programme.

4. Abshot Physiotherapy Clinic (Warwick)

Am I eligible? Everybody with MS who has the capacity to self fund the service is eligible to attend.

Address: 37 Locke Street, Warwick QLD 4370.

Phone: 07 4661 1161 or 0407 718 457.

Availability: There is generally no waiting list to see Sally for an appointment.

Services: Physiotherapy - 1 on 1 Musculoskeletal Assessment and treatment in clinic rooms.

How to access the service: Contact the clinic to arrange an initial appointment through Sally Lancaster (Owner Physiotherapist) on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cost:

This varies depending on the service required (enquire via a phone call to the clinic)
Services may be subsidised by health fund rebates (obtain details of the service from the clinic and contact your health fund for specific details)
Medicare EPC programme allows 5 Allied Health visits to people with MS at nominal cost. It is possible to have a total of 5 visits under this scheme. They may be a combination of exercise physiology and physiotherapy if you require set up of an exercise programme.

5. Stanthorpe Hospital Physiotherapy Department

Am I eligible? All people with MS eligible to attend.

Address: 8 McGregor Terrace, Stanthorpe QLD 4380.

Phone: 07 4681 5222.

Services:

Out Patient Physiotherapy service:

1 on 1 Physiotherapist Assessment & Development of a Home Exercise Programme or Gym Programme in the out patient department
Group Sessions

Physiotherapist Supervised Gym:

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11.00am-12.00pm
Small numbers in the gym (4 people maximum)
Each person performing their own physiotherapist prescribed exercise programme
Group Sessions

Chronic Disease Self Management Courses available

All people with MS eligible to attend
Programme co-ordinated by the Community Health Nurse at the hospital (Helen Ferrier)

Clients can self refer to the programme (4681 5261) or can get a referral from an allied health professional; physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker or MS Society’s, Regional Services Co-ordinator (RSC) for the Southwest Region (1 800 177 591).

How to access the service: Referral to the physiotherapy department from MS Society’s, Regional Services Co-ordinator (RSC) for the Southwest Region (1 800 177 591) or GP referral.

Cost: There is no cost involved.

6. The Physiotherapy Centre (Stanthorpe)

Am I eligible? Everybody with MS who has the capacity to self fund the service is eligible to attend.

Address: 134 High Street, Stanthorpe QLD 4380.

Phone: 07 4661 5170.

Availability: There is generally no waiting list to see a therapist.

Services: Physiotherapy Services...

1 on 1 Assessment (Neurological or Musculoskeletal) and treatment in clinic rooms
Development of individualised exercise programmes for home
Clinic currently open 2 days per week; Wednesday and Friday (Physiotherapist travels from The Physiotherapy Centre in Warwick).

How to access the service: Contact the clinic to arrange an initial appointment via www.thephysiocentre.com.au

Cost:

Services may be subsidised by health fund rebates (obtain details of the service from the clinic and contact your health fund for specific details)
Medicare EPC programme allows 5 Allied Health visits to people with MS at nominal cost. It is possible to have a total of 5 visits under this scheme. They may be a combination of exercise physiology and physiotherapy if you require set up of an exercise programme.

7. Mal Jackson Physiotherapy (Stanthorpe)

Am I eligible? Everybody with MS who has the capacity to self fund the service is eligible to attend.

Address: Level 1, 2 Maryland Street Stanthorpe QLD 4380.

Phone: 07 4681 4388.

Availability: There is generally a waiting list to see Mal Jackson. This varies and the administrative staff will tell you when you phone them.

Services: Physiotherapy Services...

1 on 1 Assessment (Musculoskeletal) and treatment in clinic rooms
Development of individualised exercise programmes for home
Development of individualised Pilates exercise programmes.

How to access the service: Contact the clinic to arrange an initial appointment via www.mjphysio.com.au

Cost:

Services may be subsidised by health fund rebates (obtain details of the service from the clinic and contact your health fund for specific details)
Medicare EPC programme allows 5 Allied Health visits to people with MS at nominal cost. It is possible to have a total of 5 visits under this scheme. They may be a combination of exercise physiology and physiotherapy if you require set up of an exercise programme.

8. Granite Belt Support Service (Stanthorpe)

Am I eligible? Everybody with MS is eligible to attend.

Address: 44 Short Street, Stanthorpe QLD 4380.

Phone: 07 4681 3020.

Availability: All referrals are prioritised and a timely assessment follows this.

Services:

This is an incorporated community organisation working towards improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in the Granite Belt Region. They aim to assist people to be included in all aspects of community life. Services include:

Occupational Therapy
Speech Pathology
Respite care or family support programmes
Adult lifestyle programmes.

How to access the service: Referral to this service from MS Society’s, Regional Services Co-ordinator (RSC) for the Southwest Region (1 800 177 591) or contact Therese Crisp to discuss your individual needs.

Cost: There is no cost to attend this service.

9. YMCA Stanthorpe

Am I eligible?

Everybody with MS who has the capacity to self fund the service is eligible for membership of the YMCA
On your first visit to the gym the personal trainer running the class will go through a medical screening/clearance form with you to ensure you are suited to the class.

Address: 17 Talc St, Stanthorpe QLD 4380.

Phone: 07 4681 2411.

Availability:

Contact the PCYC Gym to express interest in the particular class.
Gym opening hours:

Monday- Friday: 8:30am – 7:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 11:00am.

Services: GYM

Accessible Gym with cardiorespiratory and strengthening equipment
Kim Gaffney:Personal trainer at the gym (BSc Sport and Exercise)
Teaches ‘Heart Moves’ classes amongst others - Register your interest today by completing this form
Develops individualised programmes for people to perform in the gym
Numerous gym based classes including:

Gym Circuit
Step Pump
Energisers
Raging Ageing
Tai Chai (for beginners)

Heart Moves Classes

Monday and Wednesday 10:00am
Friday 12:00pm

NEW ‘HEART MOVES WITH MS’ CLASS at Stanthorpe YMCA on Tuesday 14 February 2012 at 11.00am. Cost is $5. The class will be held weekly if there is enough interest.

What to Bring: Water Bottle, Completed Medical Screening Form.
A Medical Screening Form can be picked up from Therese Crisp at the Granite belt Support Service, 44 Short Street, Stanthorpe QLD 4380 or phone (07) 4681 3020. Alternatively if it is not possible for you to pick up the form it may be posted out to you if you request this when you ring the Granite Belt Support Centre.

How to access the service: Contact the gym to discuss membership, casual costs, timetables etc.

Cost: Each class has a different cost. Contact the gym to discuss membership, casual costs, timetables etc.

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