Careway pathways: Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Careway speeds up the assessment, treatment, and surgery for spinal, knee, and shoulder injuries.
Careway pathways with Waitākere Physio
Receive rehabilitation support with Careway, an ACC-funded programme provided by the friendly team at Waitākere Physio
Waitākere Physiotherapy is an approved provider of the Careway Programme, an ACC funded pilot programme that provides faster, more comprehensive access to great healthcare services. This initiative is designed to improve healthcare accessibility for New Zealanders dealing with injuries, particularly those affecting the spine, knees and shoulders. The Careway pathway is designed so that affected individuals receive quicker assessments, treatments, and surgical treatment if necessary for their injury.
Our dedicated team of physiotherapists set goals and design personalised care plans to support recovery and rehabilitation. As we support you on your Careway journey, expect timely, tailored and friendly care to support your recovery.
Am I eligible for Careway?
The careway programme covers a range of injuries, localised to the spine, knee, shoulder or ankle. This may include:
- Patients experiencing persistent knee injuries related to the meniscus, ligaments, patella dislocations or fractures.
- Those with shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tendon ruptures and fractures.
- Lumbar spine disc injuries where pain in the leg would be more noticeable than back pain.
How long does the Careway programme take?
Completion time in the Careway programme can range from 3 to 12 months. Patients stay with the programme until they meet their personalised objectives and goals.This may include objectives such as recovering mobility and strength, resuming work, reclaiming independence, and reaching key functional milestones.
The friendly team at Waitākere Physio will guide you towards setting achievable goals, and producing a rehabilitation plan that supports long term physical restoration.
What costs are involved?
This programme is fully funded by ACC. There is no cost for appointments with your physiotherapist or referred specialist provided you fit with the Careway programme criteria.
