Treatment and Cost

Treatment may involve the following:

Exercise programmes/prescription
Joint mobilisation
Manipulation
Lifestyle advice
Education on injury prevention
Acupuncture
Soft tissue mobilisation
Group rehabilitation classes
Hydrotherapy (Taranaki Base Hospital)
Splinting
Hand wound care and dressings
Assessment/eligibility for specialised equipment

Treatment Cost
There is no charge for physiotherapy at Taranaki Base Hospital and Hawera Hospital.

Treatment is either funded by ACC or the Ministry of Health depending on your condition. Some cost may be involved if you wish to purchase specialised equipment such as Orthotics.

Last updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2018