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1Royal Perth (Rehabilitation) Hospital.
The Australian Journal of Physiotherapy
|July 16, 2014
Summary
The Sports and Soft Tissue Injury Clinic, established in 1969, has seen consistent patient growth. It now manages approximately 200 cases monthly, reflecting a significant increase in demand for physiotherapy services.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- The Sports and Soft Tissue Injury Clinic at Royal Perth (Rehabilitation) Hospital commenced operations in 1969.
- Initially a small-scale service, it is affiliated with the hospital's physiotherapy department.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the growth and current patient load of the Sports and Soft Tissue Injury Clinic.
- To highlight the increasing demand for specialized physiotherapy services for sports and soft tissue injuries.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patient records.
- Tracking patient volume over time since the clinic's inception.
- Calculating annual growth rate of patient intake.
Main Results:
- The clinic has experienced a consistent annual patient load increase of approximately 33%.
- Current monthly patient treatment numbers have reached approximately 200.
Conclusions:
- The clinic demonstrates sustained growth, indicating a rising need for sports injury and soft tissue rehabilitation services.
- The physiotherapy department's specialized clinic is successfully meeting increased patient demand.
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