Residential aged care physiotherapy in Melbourne.

What facility physiotherapy should achieve

Good aged-care physiotherapy is not just a treatment session. It should help residents move safely, maintain function and participate in everyday activities, while giving care staff clear recommendations they can use.

Physiotherapy in residential aged care is different

A resident’s mobility is affected by more than a diagnosis. Pain, frailty, dementia, falls history, reduced strength, confidence, cognition, fatigue, equipment and the care environment can all change what is realistic and safe.

ACP looks at the person and the environment together, then gives the care team recommendations that can be used during everyday care.

What our residential aged care physiotherapy service covers

Facility-wide support

• Mobility and transfer assessments
• Falls prevention and post-fall reviews
• Manual handling assessment and staff guidance
• Care-plan input and review
• Equipment and seating recommendations
• Restorative and preventative care programs
• Staff education and practical resources
• Risk, compliance and clinical governance support

For residents, families and care teams

Good nursing home physiotherapy should be useful outside the treatment session. ACP works with nurses, personal care staff, managers, families and other health professionals when this helps recommendations remain consistent.

A practical partnership

ACP aims to make recommendations clear, proportionate and usable. We work with nurses, carers, managers, families and other allied health professionals where this improves continuity of care.