REHABILITATION PHYSIOTHERAPY · MELBOURNE

Rehabilitation physiotherapy to help you get back to everyday life.

ACP provides practical home and community physiotherapy for older adults following illness, injury, surgery or a hospital stay. We focus on rebuilding strength, mobility, balance and confidence in the activities that matter.

Discuss a rehabilitation assessment

RECOVERY THAT FITS REAL LIFE

Rehabilitation in the place you need to move.

Leaving hospital or finishing an inpatient rehabilitation program does not always mean a person is back to their usual routine. Walking, getting out of a chair, managing steps or returning to everyday activities can still be difficult.

ACP can assess how a person is managing at home and develop a physiotherapy plan around their current ability, goals, health conditions and home environment. Treatment is delivered within ACP's community service areas across Melbourne, subject to availability.

WHEN REHABILITATION MAY HELP

Support after a change in health or function.

Physiotherapy may be useful when a person has lost strength, confidence or independence following a health event.

After hospitalisation

Rebuild activity tolerance, strength, walking and everyday function after an illness or hospital admission.

After a fracture

Progress mobility, transfers, strength and balance following a fracture, in line with medical advice and restrictions.

After surgery

Support a graded return to movement and daily activities following surgery, within the treating team's recommendations.

Deconditioning and weakness

Address reduced strength, endurance and confidence after a period of inactivity or illness.

Balance and falls concerns

Assess balance, gait, mobility aids and relevant falls risks, then work on practical strategies.

Changes in daily mobility

Work on getting out of bed or a chair, walking around the home and managing essential daily tasks.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A plan based on the person's needs.

The physiotherapist will first understand the person's current function and what they want or need to be able to do.

1. Initial assessment

Review relevant history, current mobility, strength, balance, pain, transfers, walking and home environment.

2. Shared goals

Agree on realistic goals such as walking safely to the bathroom, standing from a chair or improving confidence outdoors.

3. Individual program

Use appropriate strengthening, balance, gait practice, functional tasks and education.

4. Review and progress

Monitor response and adjust the plan as ability, health and goals change.

Home-based rehabilitation and funding options

Depending on eligibility and individual circumstances, physiotherapy may be accessed privately, through an applicable Support at Home clinical support pathway, or through an NDIS plan where the support relates to the participant's disability and approved goals. Funding and service arrangements should be confirmed with the relevant provider or plan manager before treatment begins.

ACP can discuss the service options and explain what information may be needed for a referral.

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START A CONVERSATION

Is rehabilitation physiotherapy right for you or a family member?

Tell us what has changed, where the person lives and what they are finding difficult. ACP can discuss whether an assessment may be appropriate.

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