Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists are experts in the structure and function of the human body and its movement. Physiotherapy support works to help 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.
Our Physios will come where you need us. At home? At the pool? Your own gym? The riverside bike path? You tell us where you'd like to have your physio appointments and sessions.
Many clients prefer to have their physiotherapy sessions at home. There's less hassle, no need to get ready, travel, and find parking; you just need to be at home ready and waiting for your therapist to arrive. Plus, it gives you more time to do the things you love!
Our Physios tailor your therapy program precisely to you. Your home environment, personal life, workplace and community details are all considered when planning for your goals. Our Physiotherapists work with you to find what physical activities you love and build programs to help you participate to in these more.
We also look for opportunities to incorporate teaching moments into your everyday routines so that you have the maximum opportunity to learn and practice what we do in your physiotherapy session. Need to feed the dog? That's the perfect opportunity to practice skills in standing, bending and walking!
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 or aquatic physiotherapy)
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?
Where can I access physiotherapy support?
We have physios available to work with you across our service regions:
Albury-Wodonga
Ballarat
Bendigo
Geelong
Warrnambool
The Western Melbourne suburbs.
How to refer to an Allied Therapy Services Physiotherapist
Access therapy supports faster and start working towards your goals by self-referring to our physiotherapy services. This means you can skip the visit to a health professional for a referral!
We accept referrals via our online referral form.
We work with clients aged 16 years and older. NDIS, TAC, Home Care Package 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.
Physio for people with neurological conditions
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.