Physiotherapy services

Taranaki Base Hospital

Contact the physiotherapy department on:

• phone: 06 753 7742
• email: physiotherapy@tdhb.org.nz

For hand therapy contact:

• phone: 06 753 7742 extn 8981
• email: physio.referrals@tdhb.org.nz

Hours: 8am-4.30pm Monday to Friday

Hawera Hospital 

Contact the physiotherapy department on:

• phone 06 278 9903

Hours: 8am-4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Find the physiotherapy department at:

Taranaki Base Hospital Physiotherapy Department
Level 2
David Street
New Plymouth

The physiotherapy department is located at:

Hawera Hospital Physiotherapy Department
1 Hunter Street

Services we provide include:

• 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 and eligibility for specialised equipment.

Hand therapy

Hand therapy is carried out by specialist physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

Hand therapy conditions treated include:

• acute trauma – tendon and nerve repairs, fractures and crush injuries
• soft tissue injuries – wrist, thumb and finger sprains
• tendon issues – tennis and golfer's elbow
• neuropathy – carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome
• rehabilitation – after elective surgery
• scar management – after surgery and burns
• arthritis – osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Allow 30 minutes for your appointment. Your physiotherapist will take a thorough medical history, assess your needs and discuss your goals for treatment.

Prepare for your appointment by:

• wearing comfortable and appropriate clothing
• bringing important information with you, such as x-rays, medication lists, reading glasses
• letting us know if you have any cultural needs.

We will be happy to answer any of your questions.

There is no charge for physiotherapy at Taranaki Base Hospital or Hawera Hospital.

Treatment is either funded by ACC or Taranaki DHB depending on your condition. Some cost may be involved if you wish to purchase specialised equipment such as orthotics

You will need a referral to access the physiotherapy service.

ACC

If your injury is covered by ACC, you will need to meet one or both of the following.

• a Community Service Card holder
• have a referral from a consultant or specialist.

We accept referrals for hand therapy, pain programmes, activity programmes and serious injury clients.

Non-ACC referrals

If you do not have an ACC referral, you will need to be referred by your healthcare provider.