Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists are experts in the structure and function of the human body and its movement. Physiotherapy support assists you to regain or improve movement and mobility, so you can stay active, and enjoy life!
Physiotherapy clients we work with
We work with clients aged 16 and over. Our physiotherapy team is experienced in working with people with neurological conditions, physical or cognitive disability and those experiencing age-related changes.
You may benefit from seeing a Physiotherapist (Physio) at Allied Therapy Services if you:
Live with a progressive neurological condition, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease or muscular dystrophy
Have experienced a stroke
Have dementia or are recently diagnosed with early-onset dementia
Live with cerebral palsy
Have a brain injury (ABI/TBI)
Live with a spinal cord injury (SCI)
Are experiencing age-related changes
Have difficulties walking
Experience difficulties with daily tasks due to weakness or fatigue; like getting in and out of a chair
Are only able to walk short distances
Experience shortness of breath when walking
Live with pain
Experience regular falls, have reduced balance or dizziness
Would like an exercise program to complete at home or in the community
Would like to explore the ability to exercise in the pool or other aquatic environments safely.
Allied Therapy Services understands that living with disability, a neurological condition or age-related changes may present extra challenges to maintain regular exercise and movement in your daily routine.
As an in-home and community-based allied health service, your Allied Therapy Services physio will come to you - this means you can access physiotherapy at home, the park, your local gym and more!
Our Physiotherapists work with you to find what physical activities you love and build programs to help you participate to in these more. Without the restraints of a more traditional physio clinic environment, your Allied Therapy Services Physio will find inventive and motivating ways to get you moving.
Our team of experienced Physios are able to work with across our service regions; Albury-Wodonga, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Warrnambool and the Western Melbourne suburbs. If you are outside these regions, please ask our team about alternative service options.
In-home or community-based physiotherapy services with Allied Therapy Services may include:
Evaluation of mobility issues and how these relate to everyday tasks and personal goals
Pain management strategies
Stretching and strengthening programs
Provision of aids or equipment, including education on their use
Activities to help prevent long-term movement issues
A tailored fitness and endurance program
Education & training for your family members or carers so they can assist you with your exercise program
Management of spasticity
Pool-based programs (hydrotherapy)
Respiratory physiotherapy, using various techniques and equipment to support those with a compromised respiratory (breathing) system.
Assistance returning to sport or recreational activities.
Assistance with returning to work.
What is community-based physiotherapy support?
Many Allied Therapy Services’ physiotherapists have additional training and experience working with people who have a neurological condition. The effects of neurological conditions like; stroke, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury (ABI), spinal cord injury (SCI) or dementia may be combated through neurological physiotherapy interventions to help improve movement control and regain everyday function. Physiotherapy may also help to slow the deterioration and secondary complications that come with having a progressive neurological condition like; Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Parkinson's Disease (PD), Muscular Dystrophy, or Huntington's Disease.
Our Physiotherapists work collaboratively with the Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists at Allied Therapy Services and your wider team to ensure a holistic, person-centred approach to your care. Our team work closely together across therapies on common goals for neurological clients; like returning to work, the prescription of a new wheelchair, the set up and use of communication aids or positioning to improve swallowing and respiratory support.
Many of our neurological clients are also linked with a local medical or therapy provider or support service specific to their diagnosis. Our physiotherapy team will link in with these providers, to ensure you have continuity of care. From participating in telehealth team meetings or arranging specialist equipment trials, Allied Therapy Services physios collaboratively as part of your greater team to ensure the best support plans are in place, so you can remain at home.
Physiotherapy for people with neurological conditions
You can self-refer into our physiotherapy services (no GP referral required), we accept referrals for clients aged 16 years and older, NDIS or private referrals accepted. Your allocated Allied Therapy Services Physiotherapist will conduct an initial assessment and create a customised exercise or movement plan to ensure your physiotherapy sessions are tailored to your needs and goals.