What we do
Physiotherapy is a therapeutic health profession concerned with enhancing mobility and quality of life by using clinical reasoning to deliver the most suitable treatment for an injury or condition. Physiotherapists help people gain as much movement and physical independence as possible so they can resume their normal job or lifestyle.
Physiotherapists assess, diagnose and treat people with movement problems. They also deliver patient education and help people avoid injuries and maintain a fit, healthy body.
Physiotherapy also plays a central role in the management and prevention of chronic conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular disease.
How does Physiotherapy work?
Physiotherapy combines clinical expertise with evidenced based research. Physiotherapists are trained to assess the underlying causes of joint, muscle and nerve disorder, educate patients about managing their condition, and advise ways to prevent pain and injury. Often, a personal exercise program is prescribed.
Physiotherapists use a wide range of drug-free techniques to relieve pain, restore function and movement, and prevent further problems.
As a profession, physiotherapists work within a framework of empowering the individual, carer or the community through education and the promotion of self-management of health and wellbeing. Physiotherapy is practised in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, health centres, homes, workplaces, schools and residential care facilities.
Our Physiotherapy Services include:
- Community rehabilitation
- Equipment prescription
- Group programs (as part of a multidisciplinary team)
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Chronic Pain Management (IMPACT Program)
- Community rehabilitation - general
- Falls Prevention (Standing Up to Falls)
- Hydrotherapy
- Pulmonary rehabilitation (BREATHE Program)
- Home based assessment and intervention
- Inpatient services: assessment of functional levels prior to discharge from hospital
- Lymphoedema management
- Outpatients
- Paediatrics
- Residential aged care
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Women’s Health
We offer services at both Leongatha and Korumburra hospitals.