Adelaide Acute Physiotherapy

Adelaide Acute Physiotherapy

About Us

At Adelaide Acute Physiotherapy, we provide essential in-patient physiotherapy services to private hospitals in Adelaide, with a core focus on acute care and post-operative recovery. Since 2015, our team has been proud to serve St Andrew’s Hospital on South Terrace, delivering professional, patient-led care tailored to those recovering from surgery or managing complex medical needs.

Led by experienced directors Dashanka Soodan and Vivienne Maxwell, our team of qualified physiotherapists is fully accredited and equipped to work in fast-paced hospital settings. We understand that the period after surgery or during acute illness can be stressful and challenging, which is why our approach centres on helping patients recover safely, regain independence, and return home with confidence.

Our Services

Acute In-Patient Physiotherapy
We specialise in delivering personalised physiotherapy services directly within the hospital. Whether patients are recovering from orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, or managing respiratory or neurological conditions, we provide targeted support at every stage.

Our interventions are:

• Evidence-based and patient-specific

• Guided by collaborative planning with the patient’s medical team

• Focused on goals that matter to the patient—whether it’s walking to the bathroom unassisted or preparing for discharge

Post-Surgical Recovery and Rehabilitation
In the critical care environment, time matters. That’s why we work closely with nursing and medical teams in areas such as:

• Intensive Care Units (ICU)

• Emergency departments

• Rehabilitation wards

• Surgical and obstetric units

Our therapists play a key role in preventing complications like chest infections or immobility-related issues and aim to speed up functional recovery through hands-on treatment and mobility programs.

Discharge Planning
We’re not just about what happens in hospital—we help patients prepare for life beyond it. We contribute to discharge planning by assessing home safety, equipment needs, and any ongoing physiotherapy requirements, ensuring a smooth transition.

Additional Information

Our team is made up of committed and highly skilled professionals:

• Dashanka Soodan, Director – BPhysio

• Vivienne Maxwell, Director – BPhysio

• Kally Matsouliadis, Physiotherapist – BASc (Physio)

• Luke Strempel, Physiotherapist – BPhysio, Master of Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy

• Wendy Bampton, Physiotherapist – BAppSc (Physio), Masters of Physiotherapy (Rural and Remote), Diploma of Population Health

• Kanwarjeet Singh, Physiotherapist – BPhysical Therapy, Masters in Physiotherapy

Together, we bring decades of combined experience and a shared dedication to patient wellbeing. At Adelaide Acute Physiotherapy, we believe in supporting patients through every stage of their hospital journey, using care that’s professional, compassionate, and clinically sound.

Location
St Andrew’s Hospital
350 South Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000

Contact Us
Email: admin@acutephysio.com
Phone: 0439 343 175

If you’re in hospital and looking for expert care to get you back on your feet, Adelaide Acute Physiotherapy is here to help—one step at a time.