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Examine & Assess
Undertake a comprehensive examination and assessment of the patient/client or needs of a client group.
Physiotherapy
Our Physiotherapy Department is dedicated to helping patients restore movement, manage pain, and improve their quality of life. Our team of skilled physiotherapists provides personalized treatment plans, rehabilitation programs, and therapeutic interventions to support recovery from injury, surgery, and chronic conditions.
PMGH Allied Health Services
Physiotherapy
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is one of the allied health professions that promotes, maintains and restores health through physical means. Physiotherapists are trained professionals that provide services that develop, maintain and restore people’s maximum movement and functional ability.
They can help people at any stages of life when movement and/or functions are compromised by ageing, injury, disease processes, disorders, conditions or environmental factors.
Physiotherapy helps maximize quality of life with respect to physical, psychological, emotional and social wellbeing. Physiotherapists work in the health spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention and rehabilitation.
OUR PROFESSIONAL ROLE
What We Do
Physiotherapy services involve comprehensive assessment, clinical decision-making, treatment and ongoing evaluation to support the best possible functional outcomes.
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Clinical Evaluation
Evaluate findings from the examination and assessment to make sound clinical judgments concerning patients/clients.
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Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
Formulate a diagnosis, prognosis and appropriate treatment plan.
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Consultation & Referral
Provide consultation within our expertise and determine when patients/clients require referral to another healthcare professional.
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Intervention & Treatment
Implement a physiotherapeutic intervention and treatment program.
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Outcomes & Self-Management
Determine treatment outcomes and make recommendations for self-management.
PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES
Services We Provide
The Physiotherapy service provides assessment and management across musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, neurological, paediatric and women's health needs, together with other specialised services.
Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal assessment and management including soft tissue injuries, sports injuries and related conditions.
Cardiorespiratory
Cardiorespiratory assessment and management, including management of fibrotic lung disease and bronchiectasis.
Neurological
Neurological assessment and management including spinal cord injury, head injury and stroke.
Paediatrics
Paediatric assessment and management including Ponseti management for children with club foot and management of children with cerebral palsy.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture services as part of the physiotherapy service offering.
Women's Health
Women's Health services addressing pre- and post-partum disorders.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage services to support physical wellbeing and functional management.
Ergonomics Advice
Ergonomics advice to support appropriate movement, function and physical wellbeing.
ACCESSING PHYSIOTHERAPY
How to Access Physiotherapy Services
To access physiotherapy services, all new patients are expected to come with referrals or consults.
Patients are assessed and appropriate management is planned and provided according to their needs.
Referral Required
New patients should bring a referral or consultation form for assessment and treatment.
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IN-PATIENTS
Physiotherapy for In-Patients
Patients are referred from the ward by each discipline for physiotherapy. Assessments are done and planned management is executed in the wards or physiotherapy clinic accordingly.
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OUT-PATIENTS
Physiotherapy for Out-Patients
Patients can be referred from consultation clinics, private clinics, NCD PHA, NGOs and partners, and sports facilities. They need to come with a referral or consultation form in order to be assessed and treated.
SCHEDULED CLINIC DAYS
Physiotherapy Clinic Schedule
Scheduled clinic times for adult out-patients, children out-patients and in-patient services.
MON
ADULT OUT-PATIENTS
Monday
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
TUE
ADULT OUT-PATIENTS
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
WED
ADULT OUT-PATIENTS
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
THU
CHILDREN OUT-PATIENTS
Thursday
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
FRI
ADULT OUT-PATIENTS
Friday
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
IN
IN-PATIENTS
In-Patient Service
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
PHONE
324 8200
EMAIL
ruthkemga24@gmail.com
FEES
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PMGH PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES
Support Your Movement & Recovery
Contact Port Moresby General Hospital Physiotherapy Services for more information about referrals, consultations, clinic schedules and fees.
PMGH • PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES
Move Better. Recover Stronger.
Movement and physical wellbeing are important parts of recovery and everyday life. Our Physiotherapy team supports patients in improving movement, strength, mobility and physical function.
Through personalised assessment, rehabilitation and ongoing support, our team works with patients to help them regain confidence, independence and quality of life.
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REHABILITATION & RECOVERY
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