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Physiotherapy

Our Physiotherapists work with people of all ages, from infants to the elderly, and treat a wide range of conditions, including;

  • Musculoskeletal issues: such as back pain, joint injuries, arthritis and sports injuries.
  • Neurological disorders: such as stroke, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.
  • Cardiopulmonary issues: helping people recover from heart surgeries, chronic lung conditions and other respiratory illnesses.
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation: aiding recovery after surgeries like knee replacements or spinal surgeries.
  • Preventative care: educating people on posture, movement patterns and ergonomics to prevent injuries.

What is a Physiotherapist?

A physiotherapist is a healthcare professional who specialises in treating physical conditions that affect movement. For people with arthritis, a physiotherapist helps manage pain, improves joint function, and enhances mobility through tailored exercises, manual therapy and education on posture and joint protection. They design programs to strengthen muscles around affected joints, increase flexibility and reduce stiffness, which can help improve daily activities and quality of life. Physiotherapists also advise on lifestyle changes and assist with adaptive techniques to reduce strain on the joints.

Physiotherapists often collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses and occupational therapists, to provide holistic care. They aim to enhance the quality of life of their patients by helping them regain independence and function.

Who Can see an Arthritis ACT Physiotherapist

You do not have to have arthritis to see one our exercise professionals. Our Physiotherapists specialise in treating all manner of pain conditions. Anyone looking for a safe, individually designed exercise program to treat a pain condition is welcome to see one our exercise professionals.

What should I expect from my consultation?

During your first physiotherapy consultation, you can expect:

  1. Initial Assessment: The physiotherapist will review your medical history, symptoms and any previous treatments.
  2. Physical Examination: They will assess your movement, strength, flexibility and posture to understand your condition better.
  3. Personalised Treatment Plan: Based on the assessment, the physiotherapist will create a tailored treatment plan that may include exercise therapy, soft tissue techniques and joint mobilization to improve movement, reduce pain and enhance overall function.
  4. Education and Advice: You’ll receive guidance on managing your condition, improving movement patterns and preventing further issues.
  5. Follow-Up Plan: A plan for follow-up sessions will be discussed to track your progress and adjust treatments as necessary.

The goal of the consultation is to help you understand your condition and create a plan focused on improving physical function through targeted exercises and hands-on techniques.

Initial Consult

This is an office based appointment where we will discuss your medical history, your goals for improving your health and we may also do some basic tests to assess the best program for you.

Review Consults

This is an office based appointment where we may do some assessments of your strength and balance, we discuss increasing or changing your exercise routine and we may set new goals to strive towards.

GLA:D Program

GLA:D®, from ‘Good Life with osteoArthritis in
Denmark’, is an education and exercise program
developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. It was then brought to Australia in 2016 to help Australians with hip or knee osteoarthritis.