Physiotherapy
Prehabilitation
The physiotherapist will design an exercise plan with you that suits your preferences and needs. Exercise is then completed 1 or 2 times a week in the hospital gym for several weeks or until your surgery. Some patients may prefer to exercise at home.
Resources
- SurgiFIT Exercise Program
Exercises to prepare you to be FIT for surgery - SurgiFIT Exercise Diary
Fill in the diary with your daily exercise. This allows yourself and your physiotherapist to keep track of your exercises.
Pre-Surgery Education
Recovery After Surgery
Physiotherapy is very important to aid recovery after any surgery. Learn about exercises and how to get the best possible outcome.
Pre-Surgery Education – Open Heart Surgery
Recovery After Open Heart Surgery
Physiotherapy is very important to aid recovery after open heart surgery. Learn about what to expect and how to get the best possible outcome.
Recovery after open heart surgery AUSLAN version
Physiotherapy is very important to aid recovery after open heart surgery. Learn about what to expect and how to get the best possible outcome.
Contact us
Physiotherapist
Phone: (07) 3139 7201
Dietitian
Phone: (07) 3139 4443 and ask for the Prehab Dietitian
Social Worker
Phone: (07) 3139 5438 or (07) 3139 3288