Regular physiotherapy treatment has countless benefits to your health and well-being, however many aren’t sure when to seek the help of a physiotherapist.
- Are you struggling to complete the daily tasks you once breezed through?
- Do you have ongoing pain or weakness?
- Are you recovering from surgery or an injury?
Physiotherapy may assist in improving your mobility, reducing stiffness and discomfort, and supporting recovery or injury prevention. With personalised physiotherapy treatment, you could potentially maximise your independence and overall function.
At Valens Care, our physiotherapists provide high-quality, person-centred, and goal-oriented physiotherapy services to individuals in residential aged-care facilities and those living with disabilities or other health conditions in the community. If you’re living with a neurological condition, recovering from surgery or injury, or experiencing discomfort from daily activities, physiotherapy may support your journey towards improved mobility and comfort.
What Is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy focuses on the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting your bones, muscles, nerves, and other parts of your body.
At Valens Care, our physiotherapists provide highly individualised care. We start by assessing your condition and forming a treatment plan tailored specifically to you, your goals, and your lifestyle.
Physiotherapy Services May Include:
- Joint mobilisation to increase mobility and reduce stiffness.
- Exercises designed to improve flexibility, strength, and mobility.
- Hydrotherapy sessions in a pool environment.
- Hands-on therapies such as massage, manipulation, heat packs, ice packs, or dry needling to ease discomfort.
- Assistance with mobility aids like walking sticks, wheelchairs, or crutches.
Signs You May Benefit from Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is not limited to athletes or hospital patients; it may benefit individuals of all ages and abilities.
Our physiotherapists specialise in working with people who face movement or control challenges due to various conditions. They focus on building on your strengths and helping you function more effectively in your environment.
Physiotherapy can help you achieve your goals by improving many aspects of your health.
Conditions Physiotherapy May Support:
- Joint pain
- Muscle contractions
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetes
- Broken bones
- Post-surgery recovery and rehabilitation
- Obesity
- Neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis
Indicators You Might Need Physiotherapy:
Pain and stiffness– Muscle and joint discomfort may result from medical conditions, injuries, surgeries, or age-related changes. Physiotherapy may help identify the cause and develop a personalised treatment plan to improve mobility.
Balance difficulties– Conditions like strokes or inner ear issues may cause dizziness or unsteadiness. Physiotherapy may assist in improving your balance and reducing falls.
Reduced movement– If you find your mobility or flexibility has decreased, physiotherapy could help strengthen muscles, relax your body, and enhance joint movement.
Reduced strength– Struggling with activities like standing up from a chair or lifting objects? Physiotherapy may identify the cause and work to improve muscle strength.
How Physiotherapy May Support Your Recovery
There are countless benefits of physiotherapy for the elderly and those living with a disability.
At Valens Care, we work with you to maximise your potential, build on your strengths, and by keeping you as active and independent as possible.
Your Valens Care physio aims to help you:
- Perform daily tasks more easily.
- Move more freely.
- Feel stronger and more flexible.
- Feel more stable on your feet.
- Reduce your pain and discomfort.
- Recover and rehabilitate from injury or surgery.
The Valens Care Difference
Valens Care provides individualised, NDIS-funded mobile physiotherapy services for people with complex care needs. Our team is available to Self-Managed and Plan-Managed NDIS clients and will soon be expanding to NDIA-Managed NDIS clients.
We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standard of care through thorough assessments, hands-on manual therapy, and tailored exercise programs.
We are problem-focused and client-centred. This means our treatment is tailored very specifically to you, your condition, and your goals.
Book an appointment or contact us today to see how physiotherapy can help improve your mobility, muscle strength, flexibility, and balance.
* All information is general and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Valens Care can consult with you regarding your individual health needs.
