Physiotherapy

Description

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapists assess, diagnose, treat, and work to prevent disease and disability through physical means. Physiotherapists are experts in movement and function who work in partnership with their patients, assisting them to overcome movement disorders, which may have been present from birth, acquired through accident or injury, or are the result of ageing or life-changing events.

Physiotherapy can help speed up the healing process, reduce pain and stiffness, and increase mobility. A physiotherapist can also help prevent further injury by working with patients to plan the most appropriate treatment for their condition, including setting goals and treatment outcomes.

(Australian Physiotherapy Association APA www.physiotherapy.asn.au)

Office Hours

Physiotherapy Department

Monday to Friday 08.30hrs – 17.00hrs

Office location

Henry Mailing House Health Services Centre (H.S.C.)

Contact Details

Phone: (03) 5522 1410

Fax: (03) 5521 0372

Core Business

  • Community Health
  • Wards
  • Rehabilitation
  • Aged care

Partnerships

Including and not limited to:

  • Active Health Portland
  • District Nurses
  • DWECH
  • Harbourside Lodge
  • Heywood Rural Health
  • Palliative Care
  • Portland Family Practice
  • Seaport Medical
  • Sea View House
  • South West Healthcare
  • Tri-Star medical
  • Western District Health Service

Referrals

All referrals for Physiotherapy Services are received via the intake team

Telephone: 5522 1410

Fax: 5521 0372