PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy
Our Physiotherapy team are experienced with providing a range of services to help you pursue your goals, with a strong focus on facilitating independence.
OUR SERVICES
How our Physio team can help
Neurological Physiotherapy
Assessment and intervention for brain injury, neurological conditions and spinal cord injury.
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Supporting the Elderly
Support for general frailty, falls, dementia, arthritis, and general deconditioning.
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Falls Prevention Programs
Home-based falls and balance re-training, including exercise programs and education.
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Equipment Prescription
Mobility and falls prevention equipment such as standing frames, wheelchairs and walkers.
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Postural Assessments
Postural assessments and recommendations including chair and bed positioning.
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Strength and Conditioning
Community based general strength and conditioning assessment and programs.
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Non-complex Vestibular Rehab
Assessment, recommendation and intervention for vestibular impairments.
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Telehealth Physiotherapy
Online assessment and intervention for rural and remote clients.
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MEET OUR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Bianca Cassiotis
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.
WHO WE SUPPORT
Conditions we work with
Our physiotherapy service has a passion for helping individuals with neurological as well as other conditions, including but not limited to:
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
- Huntington’s Disease (HD)
- Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Stroke
- Acquired or Traumatic Brain Injury (ABI/TBI)
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- Frequent falling and balance issues
- Elderly clients and frailty
- Generalised deconditioning and mobility challenges
COMPREHENSIVE CARE
A full suite of physiotherapy services
Switch Rehab provides a comprehensive suite of physiotherapy services, including:
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.
- 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 and manual handling guidelines)
- Telehealth consultations, including for rural clients
FAQS
Physiotherapy questions
- 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 and 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 centres 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.
GET IN TOUCH
Questions?
Talk to our Physiotherapy team about a potential client, or send a referral straight through.