Physiotherapy Service

Physiotherapy is a contracted service to Ko Taku Reo where we refer to outside Physiotherapists to work with our students. Once a referral is made the Physiotherapist will undertake an assessment with the students and then recommend work to be undertaken. Our contracted Physiotherapists will work in the same manner as a Ko Taku Reo employed specialist and are coordinated through the Integrated Service Leader. Every one of our contracted specialists has a slightly different service pathway, but in general, will follow the service pathway as seen below.

Physiotherapist work in a fun and functional setting that promotes participation at school, home, and in the community.

Physiotherapy provides:

• Assessment of a student’s movement, motor skills, and development.
• Assessment and provision of mobility equipment.
• Individual therapy programmes
• Rehabilitation prior to and following surgery
• Advice to whanau and caregivers
• Consultation with other agencies and specialists.