Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists service WH inpatient wards (Footscray & Williamstown), Outpatients (Footscray, Williamstown and Sunshine), and we also work in Advanced Practice roles which involve medical role substitution.
Questions? Contact Grade 4 team leads
- Becky (Rebecca) Pile (Mon, Wed, Thurs) – 0466 940 955
- Bhavna Trivedy (Mon-Friday)- 0481915669
Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Roles currently at WH
- Adult & Paediatric Virtual Fracture Clinic
- Physiotherapy Led Orthopaedic clinic
- OAHKS (Osteoarthritis Hip & Knee Service)
- Paediatric – DDH & CTEV
Orthopaedic Reg liaison for Physio – Ben McElwee (2024)
- Responsible for dissemination of key information and Orthopaedic updates relevant to Physio
- Central contact to escalate any issues or concerns
Eligibility Criteria for WH Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Clinics
Protocols, Guidelines & Resources
Achilles Rupture
Surgical Management of TA rupture – WH Protocol –
Surgical management of Achilles tendon rupture.docx
Conservative Management of TA rupture – WH Guideline
Western Health Conservative management of Achilles tendon rupture 2016.doc
Western Health Achilles Summary Handout.docx
Hip scope
- TBC
ACL
WH ACL Criteria Based Rehabilitation Guidelines – Updated (March 2015) ACL reconstruction.docx
Rotator cuff repair
- TBC
Shoulder arthroscopic stabilisation
- TBC
WH Management of Adult Fractures and Soft Tissue injuries
Western Health Management of adult fractures and soft tissue injuries (PPG)