POST POLIO PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE AT QE HEALTH
Next programme scheduled for
JUNE 2022
Email referrals@qehealth.co.nz to secure your place on the programme.
All our programmes are created to work with each individual - everyone is different. They can be demanding and are designed to help you cope better - physically, socially and emotionally.
Rotorua is a natural place for QE Health. The geothermal spas at Rotorua have been providing healing for over a century.
All enquiries, PUBLIC and PRIVATE referrals to:
Allied Health Services, QE Health
1073 Whakaue Street,
PO Box 1342,
Rotorua 3040
P: 07 349 5254
Fax: 07 348 4266
Enquiries: infoline@qehealth.co.nz
Referrals: referrals@qehealth.co.nz
DHB referrals can be accepted for the Waikato, Lakes, Taranaki and Mid-Central regions.
For more information about the Duncan Fund Programme of Polio NZ Inc visit Polio NZ website.
Example of a Weekly Schedule on the Post Polio Programme at QE Health
The Post Polio Programme is a one week programmes designed for people with the late effects of Polio or Post-Polio Syndrome.
Monday Induction to the site
The first day involves comprehensive assessments, supported by the Duncan Foundation.
- Physiotherapy Assessment
- OT Assessment
- Orthotics Assessment
Tuesday
- 8.30am – 9.30am Values
- 10.00am – 11.00am Psychology of Pain
- 11.15am – 12.00pm Rachel Pool / Massage
- 12.00pm – 1.00pm Lunch
- 1.00pm – 2.00pm Leisure Discussion
- 2.00pm – 3.00pm Pain Neuro-physiology
- 3.30pm – 4.30pm Principles of Exercise
- 4.30pm onward Mineral Pool / Massage
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Wednesday
- 8.30am – 9.30am Sleep Education
- 9.30am – 11.00am 1:1 Session
- 11.15am – 12.00pm Mud Packs
- 12.00pm – 1.00pm Lunch
- 1.00pm – 1.30pm Movement & Stabilisation
- 1.30pm – 2.15pm Posture & Positioning ADLs
- 3.00pm – 4.00pm Grief, Loss & Communication
- 4.30pm onward Mineral Pool
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Thursday
- 8.30am – 9.30am Falls Prevention
- 10.00am – 11.00am Stress Management
- 11.15am – 12.00pm Mineral Pool / Massage
- 12.00pm – 1.00pm Lunch
- 1.00pm – 2.00pm Nutrition
- 2.00pm – 3.00pm 1:1 Session
- 3.00pm – 4.00pm Maintaining Changes
- 4.30pm onward Mineral Pool / Massage
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Friday
- 8.15am – 9.15am Hydrotherapy Pool
- 9.30am – 10.30am Energy Management
- 11.00am – 12.00pm Mud Packs
- 12.00pm – 1.00pm Lunch
- 1.00pm – 1.30pm Problem Solving & Closure
Note: QE Health reviews programme schedules on a regular basis. This example is provided to make clients aware of the holistic content and the commitment required when attending our programmes.