Physiotherapy
 Physiotherapy staff at South West Healthcare |
Physiotherapy involves the assessment, treatment and prevention of illness, injury and disease affecting movement, fitness and wellbeing of the human body.
The primary focus of physiotherapy is the restoration of function to improve or sustain a person's quality of life. This involves a combination of manual therapy, movement training, physical agents and client education.
South West Healthcare's Physiotherapy Department provides, from its Warrnambool campus, a comprehensive high quality service to the community.
Physiotherapists are registered health professionals with university qualifications who make an important contribution to the health status of the Australian community. Physiotherapists are first-contact practitioners with specialist expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of human movement and provide expert education in the prevention of many physical disorders and injuries.
The Australian Physiotherapy Association is the sole professional voice of Australian Physiotherapists. APA members are required to comply with the Australian Code of Conduct and to undertake mandatory continuing professional development. www.physiotherapy.asn.au.
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Physiotherapy Services:
Outpatient Individual and group treatments are provided.
- Exercise Therapy
- Manipulative Therapy
- Soft Tissue Therapy
- Neuro Dynamics
- Electrotherapy
- Cryotherapy
- Mechanical Traction
- Equipment and Orthotics - prescription, supply fitting and education in relation to use
- Thoracic - medical chest conditions
- Neurological - lower neurone lesions
- Burns
- Circulatory Disorders
- Surgical
- General
- Orthopaedic
- Medical
- Coronary care
- Neurology
- Chest physiotherapy
- Mobility
- Intensive Care
- Ventilated patients
- High dependency
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Pre and post operative care
- Post-natal education
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- Equipment and Orthotics
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- CVA (spell out)
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
- Joint replacement
- Joint reconstructions
- Post trauma
- General Mobility and Independent Living
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
- General Exercise Class
- Lumbar Spine Rehabilitation Class
- Hydrotherapy
- Acute and Rehabilitation Management
- CVA (spell out)
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation/Treatment
- Inpatient Falls Prevention Program
- Inpatient Balance Re-education Group
- Health and fitness in pregnancy
- Back care
- Pelvic floor
- Abdominals
- Stretches and strengthening in pregnancy
- General exercise in pregnancy
- Relaxation
- Positions for childbirth
- Massage
- Breathing awareness and breathing techniques for childbirth
- TENS in childbirth
- Baby massage
Community Education South West Healthcare's Physiotherapy Department promotes its services at a variety of events throughout the region, including:
- Sporting events
- Agricultural Field Days
- School Screening and Education Programs
- Special Interest Groups
- Arthritis Support Group
- Stroke Support Group
Inpatient and Outpatient services are provided at:
- Timboon Community Health Care
- Terang and Mortlake Health Service
- Mortlake Community Health Care
- Warrnambool Nursing Centre
- Koroit Nursing Home
 Clients receive excellence in service from happy and skilled staff. |
Appointments:
To make an Outpatient Physiotherapy appointment, you require a referral from your Doctor, Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional. For a new condition, a new referral is required. To book an appointment phone 03 5563 1490.
Home Visits:
Where appropriate, home visits are available.