PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy at Physical Evolution takes a holistic approach in diagnosing, treating and preventing various conditions of human movement to enhance the health and welfare of our clients.
Our physiotherapist aims to facilitate optimal joint, muscle and nerve function for rapid healing and increased independence with long term results. At Physical evolution, our goal is to give you the tools to be agents in your own wellbeing.
Our physiotherapy treatment programs aim to optimise the health, well-being, and abilities of each client to be able to actively participate in everyday activities, and interact with family, friends and the greater community.
Physiotherapy at Physical Evolution is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals and live their best life through optimising movement and function.
What to expect from Physiotherapy at Physical Evolution?
Our physiotherapist will conduct an initial assessment with you and gain as much information about you, your goals and abilities. This sets the foundation for a personalised intervention program to help you reach your goals. Our physiotherapist will work with you on areas such as mobility, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and core stability. Layered into the program are strategies for motor planning, motor control, vestibular training and postural assistance.
Our physiotherapist can also help with managing respiratory conditions, improving endurance, conditioning, physical activity, fitness, and sport skill development.
The types of movement disorders or movement difficulties our physiotherapist can help with vary greatly, but can include:
- Posture, coordination, and balance
- Difficulties with gait (walking)
- Neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, brain injury and congenital conditions
- Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
- Difficulty with motor skills and motor planning
- Chronic pain
- Recovery from musculoskeletal injury
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Management of chronic respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, COPD, atelectasis or primary ciliary dyskinesia.
At Physical Evolution, our physiotherapist has highly developed hands-on skills, to assist in mobility, transfers and gait training. We collaborate with you and your health professionals to ensure best practice.
During your physiotherapy appointment at Physical Evolution, we will:
- Conduct a detailed interview and assessment
- Identify what you are doing well, what you are having difficulty with, and diagnose the reasons for this
- Develop a treatment program in collaboration with you which aims to address your difficulties and maximise your abilities
Your treatment may include direct hands-on physiotherapy, education about your condition, activities or exercises to do at home, trial and prescription of specialised equipment to support your recovery, and referral to and/or liaison with other health professionals and support providers.
Physiotherapists are first line health practitioners, so you do not need a referral. Call today to find out how we can help you!