Physiotherapy

Our Physiotherapy team are experienced with providing a range of services to help you pursue your goals.

  • Neurological Physiotherapy

    Assessment and intervention for brain injury, neurological conditions and spinal cord injury.

  • Supporting the Elderly

    Support for general grailty, falls, dementia, arthritis, and general deconditioning.

  • Falls Prevention Programs

    Home-based falls and balance re-training, including exercise programs and education.

  • Equipment Prescription

    Mobility and falls prevention equipment such as standing frames, wheelchairs and walkers.

  • Postural Assessments

    Postural assessments and recommendations including chair and bed postioning.

  • Strength and Conditioning

    Community based general strength and conditioning assessment and programs.

  • Non-complex Vestibular Rehab

    Assessment, recommendation and intervention for vestibular impairments.

  • Telehealth Physiotherapy

    Online assessment and intervention for rural and remote clients.

Switch Rehab is proud to welcome its first physiotherapist, Bianca, who has over 15 years of experience in both public and private sectors. The addition of physiotherapy to the service marks an important milestone in expanding our clinical services to better support our clients.

Switch Rehab's physiotherapy service has a strong focus on facilitating independence, enabling meaningful participation in everyday life, and a holistic and individualised approach to goal setting and intervention. Switch Physio and OT will often work collaboratively to strive for the best possible outcome for the individual. 

Switch Rehab provides a comprehensive suite of physiotherapy services, including:
· Home - based exercise programs, education, and equipment prescription 
· Falls and balance retraining
· Falls prevention programs 
· Comprehensive postural assessments including bed and chair positioning
· Equipment trials such as standing frames, wheelchairs, and walking aids, 
· NDIS access support and assessments 
· Community-based strength and conditioning (e.g. your preferred local gym)
· Carer and support training, education and guidelines (e.g. transfers/ manual handling guidelines
· Telehealth consultations (Including For Rural clients)

Our physiotherapy service has a passion for helping individuals with neurological as well as other conditions, including (but not limited to): 
· Progressive neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease (PD), Huntington's Disease (HD), Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease
· Stroke, Acquired or Traumatic brain injury (ABI/TBI)  
· Spinal Cord Injury 
· Cerebral Palsy 
· Frequent falling and balance issues
· Elderly/ Frailty 
· Generalised deconditioning and mobility challenges

Location: Switch Rehab Physiotherapy services a broad area including (but not limited to) the North and West of Melbourne, with wider scope for TAC rural and Telehealth clients.

Please feel free to contact us to further discuss your potential referral with our physiotherapy team. 

 FAQs Physiotherapy

  • · Home - based exercise programs, education, and equipment prescription 
    · Falls and balance retraining
    · Falls prevention programs 
    · Comprehensive postural assessments including bed and chair positioning
    · Equipment trials such as standing frames, wheelchairs, and walking aids, 
    · NDIS access support and assessments 
    · Community-based strength and conditioning (e.g. your preferred local gym)
    · Carer and support training, education and guidelines (e.g. transfers/ manual handling guidelines
    · Telehealth consultations (Including For Rural clients)

  • Good places for hydrotherapy in Melbourne include the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), AHP Connect Hydrotherapy Centre, and various public aquatic centers like AquaPulse, Aquanation, and YMCA Casey RACE. The best choice depends on your specific needs, as some facilities offer clinical programs while others are more community-focused

  • Switch Rehab Physiotherapy services a broad area including (but not limited to) the North and West of Melbourne, with wider scope for TAC rural and Telehealth clients.

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