Physiotherapy in Whanganui

Our services are provided by an experienced team of physiotherapists. Our main aim is to help you improve any physical impairments and disabilities and promote your mobility.


Contact us

To contact the Physiotherapy team at Whanganui Hospital:


Where to find us

  • Level 1 Ward and Administration Block
  • 100 Heads Road
  • Whanganui

8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.


Services we provide

Physiotherapy services aims to help you improve your functional ability, quality of life and movement potential through examination, assessment, diagnosis and physical interventions.

Outpatient services

Conditions we can help with and services we provide include:

  • primary care after an injury
  • hand thearpy
  • general musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions
  • pain management and acupuncture
  • vestibular conditions (balance problems)
  • women’s health and continence (male and female)
  • lymphoedema and chronic oedemas
  • respiratory and neurological conditions
  • hydrotherapy.

Community services

  • self-management and education
  • mobility assessments and walking aids
  • hospital discharge follow up
  • respiratory conditions
  • long term management of neurological conditions and disabilities
  • knee replacement post operative classes
  • multiple condition rehabilitation classes.

Children's services

We have visiting neurodevelopmental therapists for children with disabilities.


Referral information

You can be referred to Physiotherapy services by your healthcare provider or other health professional involved in your care.