Physiotherapists have specific skills in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal, cardiothoracic and
neurological conditions. These skills are provided with careful consideration to the most recent medical research.
 Who are we?
Physiotherapy Department Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service.
What do we do?
The Physiotherapy Department of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service provides therapy services covering a wide number of areas. These areas include
Orthopaedics, Neurology, Aged Care, Rehabilitation, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Surgery, Medical, Emergency, Community Health, Maternity, Domicillary, Mental Health
and Outpatient referrals.
Physiotherapy services may include prescribed exercise programs, mobility enhancement, prescription of walking aids, balance retraining,
aquatic physiotherapy, breathing exercises, sputum removal techniques, fitting of braces/splinting devices, plastering, education/advice and the use of various manual
techniques that optimise patient recovery.
How you can access our service
All people wishing to access our service need a written referral from a Medical Practitioner or Allied Health Professional (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist,
Speech Pathologist, Podiatrist or Midwife). Once you have a referral you can contact us by phone or in person, where our receptionist will take your details and
contact you at a later date with an appointment. Please note that a waiting list exists for some Physiotherapy services.
The Physiotherapy Department will accept the above referrals for anybody residing within Hornsby or Ku-ring-gai local government areas.
Where you can find us
The Physiotherapy Department is located on the campus of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Palmerston Rd, Hornsby at Gate number 2.
Our Outpatient service also extends to Community Health Centres located at:
- Pennant Hills Community Health Centre– 5 Fisher Ave, PENNANT HILLS - 9483 7999
- Hillview Community Health Centre – 1334 Pacific Hwy, TURRAMURRA - 9449 9144
- Berowra Community Health Centre – 123 Berowra Waters Rd, BEROWRA - 9456 3344
- Galston Community Health Centre – 17 Arcadia Rd, GALSTON - 9653 2235
- Brooklyn Community Health Centre – cnr Brooklyn & Dangar Sts, BROOKLYN - 9985 7717
What are our hours?
Our hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday for outpatients (patients not currently in hospital) and inpatients (patients in hospital). There is
a limited inpatient service on weekends.
How you can contact us
Phone: 9477 9448 (Physiotherapy Services)
Fax: 9477 9967 (Physiotherapy Services)
Phone: 9477 9124 (Hydrotherapy/Aquatic Physiotherapy)
Please note that the telephone may not always be attended. In these cases please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
When you arrive
Please register at reception and take a seat in the waiting room.
More information
Our Department is currently involved in a number of research projects investigating the effectiveness of physiotherapy treatments.
The Physiotherapy Department also houses the Orthopaedic / Fracture Clinic. Aquatic Physiotherapy (hydrotherapy) is also available.
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