Overview
Physiotherapy offers comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment for disorders of pain and dysfunction in conditions specific to women’s health.
Inpatient services are provided to Maternity, Gynaecological, and Neonatal wards, and to the Emergency Department and Birthing Suites.
Outpatient services are provided to people with health issues relating to muscles and bones, people requiring pelvic floor and continence rehabilitation, and a range of paediatric disorders.
Group sessions are offered for pelvic girdle pain, back care during pregnancy, and antenatal and postnatal education.
Getting here
Find us at:
163 Studley Road
Heidelberg Victoria 3084
For more information on getting here, visit Mercy Hospital for Women .
Location details
Physiotherapy outpatient services are located on level 3.
Opening hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4.30pm
Your appointment
What to do before
Please print and bring your appointment letter if you received one.
What to bring
Please bring your referral letter if you have one.
What to expect on the day
The Physiotherapy Department usually runs on time. If you have been waiting longer than 15 minutes, please speak to reception. Most appointments take 30 minutes, however they may take as long as one hour.
More information
Team Composition
A qualified physiotherapist will support you throughout your experience.
Opportunities to be involved in research
Research opportunities are sometimes available. Speak to your physiotherapist about opportunities.
For health professionals
Physiotherapy offers a specialised and comprehensive tertiary referral service covering all aspects of women’s health and neonatal paediatrics for inpatients and outpatients.
This includes comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment for painful disorders and women’s health dysfunctions.
Inpatient services are provided to Maternity, Gynaecological, and Neonatal wards, and to the Emergency Department and Birthing Suites.
Outpatient services are provided to clients with disorders of the muscles and skeletal system, clients requiring pelvic floor and continence rehabilitation, and a range of paediatric disorders.
Group sessions are offered for pelvic girdle pain, back care during pregnancy, and antenatal/postnatal education.
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