Wellness for every body

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.