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"Spinal injury"

About: Margaret River Hospital

(as the patient),

I am in my 70’s and fell down stairs at our two story house at Augusta wa, injuring my spine at my neck, airlifted to a metropolitan hospital for operation then to the spinal ward at another hospital for recovery including ot and physio a total of 4 months, was able to walk about a hundred metres when leaving. We sold our beautiful two story at Augusta to lessen the maintenance workload and move to a one level home, we chose a home in Margaret River.

While in Augusta I was able to have one hour session physio per week, now I get the same at Margaret Hospital which is very beneficial and I am very grateful but I think if we had a community setup people like myself could perhaps secure a few more hours per week of physio.

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Response from Michelle Carter, Senior Physiotherapist, Busselton Hospital, WACHS South West 5 months ago
Michelle Carter
Senior Physiotherapist, Busselton Hospital,
WACHS South West
Submitted on 30/11/2023 at 9:13 PM
Published on Care Opinion on 1/12/2023 at 11:13 AM


Thanks PADFIELD LAD for taking the time to provide feedback on Care Opinion. I was sorry to hear of your fall and you’ve sold a clearly-loved house in Augusta but trust you have settled in to your new and easier-to manage residence.

Well done on continuing your rehabilitation following your injury – it sounds like you’ve made some great progress. Our competent team of therapists in Perth and across Leeuwin strive to assist people to return to their best level of function. Our local physios will actively link you with local community services after the acute phase to promote ongoing exercise gains and recovery.

I’m happy to discuss some of these local options with you and can be contacted on 9753 6500 Monday to Thursday.

Kind regards

Michelle Carter, A/Senior Physiotherapist

Busselton, Margaret River and Augusta Hospitals

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Response from Michelle Carter, Senior Physiotherapist, Busselton Hospital, WACHS South West 3 months ago
Michelle Carter
Senior Physiotherapist, Busselton Hospital,
WACHS South West
Submitted on 16/01/2024 at 1:16 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 1:18 PM


Hello PADFIELD LAD.

I trust your recovery continues to go well. I’m reaching out as I have not heard from you regarding possible links to a community exercise provider in Margaret River. If you need assistance in this matter please phone me on 97536500 Monday to Thursday.

Kind regards

Michelle Carter

A/Senior Physiotherapist

Busselton, Margaret River and Augusta Hospitals

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