Our Fracture Liaison Service at Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao, provides comprehensive support to help whānau prevent and recover from fractures.
We understand that strong bones are key to maintaining mobility, independence, and overall health and wellbeing, especially for our Kōeke.
Our Fracture Liaison Service works alongside your GP to assess your bone health to reduce the risk of future fractures.
We identify the risk of osteoporosis and collaborate with your medical team to ensure you receive a full wrap-around treatment plan and support.
We are committed to keeping our people active and connected, reducing the risk of injury, and ensuring better health outcomes for future generations.
Our services may include the following:
- Kōeke Injury Prevention
- ACC Navigation and Advocacy Services
- WINZ Navigation / Disability Services
- Te Arawa Whānau Ora
- QE Health Referrals
- Hato Hone – St Johns Services
- Occupational Therapy
- Mauri Tū Physiotherapy
- Green Prescription Referrals
- Rongoā Māori / Mirimiri
- Kaupapa Mātauranga Māori
- Counselling Services
- Iwi / Hapu Wānanga
Criteria:
- Must have sustained a fragility or low, trauma fracture within the past 12 months
- Must be 50 years old at time of accident / injury.
