Physiotherapists are highly trained in anatomy and physiology, and they are able to help a wide range of people from all ages and of all abilities to find their version of healthy movement and function. A disability can make regular exercise more difficult, but there are often exercises that your physiotherapist can suggest that can help you to maintain functional ability, as well as helping you to manage any symptoms and build up your fitness and mobility while contributing to your overall wellbeing.
If you are living with a disability and you have an NDIS plan, a physiotherapist can help you to achieve your goals and build capacity.
Common conditions that physiotherapy can help with include:
– rheumatoid arthritis
– Parkinson’s disease
– spinal cord injuries
– cerebral palsy
– muscular dystrophy
A physiotherapist can be a very useful asset for somebody living with a disability. Here are just some of the ways that a physiotherapist can support you:
– Conducting assessments of how you move, as well as providing progress reports to the NDIS
– Working closely with you to develop a tailored exercise or rehabilitation plan that focuses on helping you to achieve your goals and work with your strengths. We will consider your level of fitness, your mobility, and your skills as well as what goals are working towards. We can support you in creating and implementing an exercise plan that truly works for you
– We can provide advice and training about assistive devices or adaptive equipment such as walkers, braces and crutches
Physiotherapy and the NDIS
We are proud to provide many useful services for NDIS participants.
If you have an NDIS plan, you might be able to be reimbursed for your treatment with a physiotherapist. Generally, you can access reimbursement if your physiotherapy treatment is directly related to your disability.
You can check your NDIS plan or ask your support coordinator to find out if you have any physiotherapy funding. You can usually find it in the ‘Core Supports’ or ‘Capacity Building’ sections.
You also need to pay attention to whether you are self managed, plan managed or NDIA managed. If you are self or plan managed, then you can choose any physiotherapist that you like to visit. If you are NDIA managed, then you must visit an NDIS registered service provider.
When you call to book your appointment, let us know that you’re an NDIS participant, and our friendly team members can take down any information that we need to prepare for the appointment. When you go to your first NDIS physiotherapy session, they will assist you to develop a service agreement with them. All NDIS services are set at the same price nationwide.
If you are unsure how to organise physiotherapy through the NDIS, give us a call on (07) 3046 1700 – we are always happy to chat to you about our services and how we can support you.
Why Choose Sycamore Health for disability physiotherapy:
Our sessions and treatment will be tailored to you and your unique abilities and goals. We are physiotherapists with a great sense of humour and knowledge about the NDIS and how to provide exceptional service. We provide an extensive range of treatment options, including:
- Mobility, balance and falls prevention training
- Stretching and mobility programs
- Strengthening programs suited to the patient’s goals
- Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) – an innovative therapeutic solution useful for treating a range of disorders
- Hydrotherapy (Sycamore Health uses the heated pool at Burpengary Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre)
- Soft and deep tissue massage
- Advice and education on pain management and mobility and equipment aids
- Functional capacity assessments
- Pre and post-operative rehabilitation
- Training in the environment including mountain climbs utilising beautiful local landscapes
- Exercise physiology including gym-based programs on- and off-site
- Recommendations for mobility and equipment aids
- Exercise programs including advice and education on independent exercise prescription
We also offer:
Two Convenient Locations in Morayfield and Sippy Downs: our clinics are ideally located in the heart of Morayfield and Sippy Downs.
Easy online bookings: we offer a straight-forward online booking system so that you can book your appointment in seconds, no matter the time of day.
Same-day appointments: we understand that sometimes you need to be seen by our team as soon as possible, so we keep a number of appointments each day for those who need help urgently.
Private treatment rooms: our treatment is provided one-on-one in private rooms to make sure you are comfortable.
A range of physiotherapy services: we offer a range of physiotherapy services, including hands-on treatment, custom home exercise programs, gym-based rehabilitation and tailored advice.
Qualified, highly-trained physiotherapists: our team of physiotherapists are all highly-skilled and fully qualified.
Customised therapies: we know that your situation is unique and will tailor your program and exercises to suit you.
