School of Physiotherapy Clinics brochure

2008

School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago

School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago

The School of Physiotherapy Clinics are located in the Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington campuses of the University of Otago. They each form a tangible link between the School and the community by offering a wide range of physiotherapy treatment options to the general public. The clinics also provide the opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students to practice hands-on assessment and treatment of patients under the supervision of physiotherapy clinical educators. Peer learning is also an important component of this training.
The clinics undergo practice accreditation processes which not only serve as exemplars of ‘best practice’ for students, but also for the community in which they are based. One example of the clinics’ responses to community needs is evident in post-earthquake Christchurch, where massive rebuilding is taking place. The Occupational Health physiotherapy services offered by the Christchurch Centre’s Barrington Clinic have recently been expanded to cope with the increased demand.