Physiotherapy

PhysiotherapyAbout Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy aims to work with you to help your muscles and joints stay mobile.

The physiotherapist will assess your condition, and help you understand what is wrong. They will work with you to develop a treatment plan that takes into account your lifestyle, leisure activities, and general health. This may include advice on how you can help yourself; for example, you may be shown exercises that you can do at home.

Any condition that affects your muscles, joints, or nerves can be helped by physiotherapy. Common problems include:

  • Painful conditions such as arthritis;
  • Back, neck and shoulder pain;
  • Children who have a delay in learning to crawl and walk;
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other breathing difficulties;
  • Muscle weakness due to lack of activity or following recent illness/surgery.

Throughout your treatment program, the physiotherapist will check your progress at regular intervals and update your treatment and goals when necessary. Wherever possible your physiotherapist will also work with you to help you learn to manage your condition independently for the longer term.

Where is the service available?

Frankston, Hastings, Mornington, Rosebud.

How can this service be accessed?

All enquiries should be made through the Access Worker at your nearest site.

Frankston

Ph: 9784 8100

Fax: 9784 8149

Hastings

Ph: 5971 9100

Fax: 5971 9106

Mornington

Ph: 5970 2000

Fax: 5975 8257

Rosebud

Ph: 5986 9250

Fax: 5986 9251

Cost

No charge for children 12-18 years of age

Concession Card Holders $8.30

Non-Concession Card Holders $12.70

Small fee for some groups

Difficulty or the inability to pay will not be a barrier to receiving treatment or service

Further information

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Brochure

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