Treatment and Service Options

At Aurora, we offer comprehensive inpatient services designed to support patients throughout their recovery journey. Our private hospitals provide a nurturing environment where medical and rehabilitation needs are met with the highest standard of care, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experts.

Medical Services

Our focused inpatient medical services include:

• General Medical: For private patients experience acute and chronic medical illness our hospitals provide the best medical hospital treatment and care. 
• Renal Dialysis: Comprehensive care for patients with kidney disease, including ongoing dialysis treatment in a fully equipped and comfortable setting.
• Geriatric Care: Specialised care for elderly patients, addressing complex medical conditions associated with aging, with an emphasis on maintaining quality of life and independence.
• Palliative Care: Compassionate care for patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses, focused on providing relief from symptoms, pain, and stress to enhance comfort and dignity.

Rehabilitation Services

Our rehabilitation services aim to help patients regain independence and improve their overall well-being. We offer:

• Specialised Rehabilitation Programs: In our hospitals for accident, injury, reconditioning and disease management 
• Physical Therapy: Tailored programs to restore mobility, strength, and function following illness, injury, or surgery.
• Occupational Therapy: Assistance with daily living activities and regaining essential skills, promoting a return to normal life.
• Speech Therapy: Support for communication and swallowing difficulties, often necessary after neurological events.
• Pain Management: Comprehensive strategies for managing chronic pain, including therapy and alternative treatments to enhance patient comfort.

Outpatient services provide our patients with specialised care without the need for an overnight stay. These services are designed for individuals who can manage their health or recovery at home but require professional medical support, diagnostics, or treatment to aid their rehabilitation or address ongoing health concerns.

If you do not require inpatient nursing care but are still in need of professional support to achieve your rehabilitation goals, or, if you have completed an inpatient stay and require ongoing treatment, our day therapy offers an excellent alternative to help you on your recovery journey.

Our day programs are designed to support you in regaining the strength, skills, and confidence needed to return to daily life after an illness or injury. Whether your goal is to return to work, resume your favourite leisure activities, or live as independently as possible, our tailored programs can help you achieve these milestones.

Each program is customised to meet your specific needs, with input from your rehabilitation physician and our multidisciplinary team of specialists. Many programs are scheduled to run 2 to 3 times a week, though the frequency and structure of sessions will vary depending on your individual treatment plan, the hospital in which you are being treated, and the nature of the program.

Aurora Day Therapy offers flexible, focused support to assist with a wide range of recovery goals, providing access to expert guidance, specialised therapies, and a supportive environment as you work towards regaining your health and independence.

Hydrotherapy, also known as aquatic therapy, is a highly effective treatment method that uses water to facilitate physical rehabilitation and promote overall health, particularly for geriatric patients. The unique properties of water—buoyancy, resistance, and temperature—create an ideal environment for therapeutic exercises, making hydrotherapy an excellent option for those recovering from injury or surgery, or managing chronic conditions.

Benefits of Hydrotherapy for Rehabilitation

Hydrotherapy is widely used in rehabilitation to enhance recovery and restore function. The buoyancy of water reduces the impact on joints, allowing patients to perform exercises with less pain and strain. This is particularly beneficial for individuals recovering from orthopaedic surgeries, such as joint replacements, or those with conditions like arthritis. The resistance provided by water helps build strength and improve muscle tone, while the warmth of the water promotes relaxation, increases circulation, and reduces muscle spasms.

Patients undergoing hydrotherapy often experience improved mobility, flexibility, and balance, which are crucial for regaining independence and quality of life. The supportive environment of water also enables patients to engage in more intense exercises than they might be able to perform on land, accelerating their recovery process.

Hydrotherapy for Geriatric Health

For older adults, hydrotherapy offers a gentle yet effective way to maintain and improve physical health. The reduced gravity environment allows seniors to exercise safely, without the fear of falls or excessive strain on their joints and muscles. Hydrotherapy can help alleviate pain from chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, improve cardiovascular health, and enhance overall mobility.

In addition to the physical benefits, hydrotherapy provides significant psychological advantages. The soothing properties of water can help reduce stress and anxiety, promoting mental well-being. Engaging in regular hydrotherapy sessions can also improve sleep quality, boost mood, and enhance social interaction, all of which are important for maintaining a high quality of life in older adults.

Tailored Hydrotherapy Programs

At Aurora, we offer tailored hydrotherapy programs designed to meet the specific needs of each patient. Our experienced therapists work closely with patients to develop personalised treatment plans that address their individual health goals, whether they are recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or seeking to improve their overall health and mobility.

Hydrotherapy sessions are conducted in a safe and controlled environment, with warm water pools that are specifically designed for therapeutic use. Whether you're looking to accelerate your recovery or maintain your health as you age, our hydrotherapy programs provide a supportive and effective solution for your rehabilitation and wellness needs.

Aurora Hospitals with Hydrotherapy Programs: 

• Brunswick Private Hospital
• Toronto Private Hospital 
• Westmead Private Rehabilitation Hospital 

What is robotic-assisted therapy / robotic rehabilitation?

Robotic-assisted therapy utilises computer-assisted therapy devices, software and applications to provide patients with intensive rehabilitation that engages them physically and cognitively.

Robotic rehabilitation successfully blends principles of rehabilitation with robotics, virtual reality and gamification, engaging patients with the three components of robotic assisted therapy – intensity, dose and motivation.

Who does robotic-assisted rehabilitation help?

Whether stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinsons or Multiple Sclerosis; our sensory robotic rehabilitation devices can be applied with a variety of symptoms to improve and enhance recovery.

Robotic assisted therapy focuses on the following:

• Finger and hand therapy
• Cognition and visual scanning
• Balance
• Gait analysis
• Upper limb and lower limb function
   

Robotic-assisted rehabilitation helps therapists and patients to do the right things at the right time, regardless of location, indication and phase of rehabilitation.

What are the benefits of robotic assisted therapy?

Patients using robotic-assisted therapy have seen improvement in patient functional deficit resulting from stroke, traumatic brain injury, MS, Parkinsons and musculoskeletal and spinal conditions. 

There are numerous benefits to utilising robotic-assisted therapy in your road to rehabilitation:

• Allows you to build on the foundations of traditional rehabilitation
• Increase in repetition of movement is important in neuroplasticity and recovery, which differs to traditional therapies
• Provides more stimulus, more repetition and more rehab therapy time for patients
• Devices are user-friendly and provide instant feedback to help keep you motivated and engaged

Aurora hospitals with robotic-assisted therapy:

• Eden Private Hospital
• Robina Private Hospital
• Toronto Private Hospital 
• Westmead Private Rehabilitation Hospital

To incorporate robotic-assisted therapy into your rehabilitation plan, you can ask your general practitioner or specialist for a referral to one of the above hospitals that offer the Robotic Assisted Therapy Programs. This innovative therapy is available to inpatients, day patients, and outpatients, with tailored packages for those who are uninsured. Additionally, robotic-assisted rehabilitation is accessible to patients under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and other funding schemes, ensuring that a wide range of patients can benefit from this cutting-edge approach to recovery.