Rehabilitation Post Stroke

Each year in Australia approximately 55,000 people will suffer a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) and it is a leading cause of disability.

Following a stroke common symptoms patients may experience include weakness or paralysis, altered sensation, poor balance, reduced co-ordination, altered tone and joint pain. These symptoms will vary depending on which area of the brain is affected, and will affect the way we move and function. 

Exercise is an important part of ongoing rehabilitation following a stroke to restore or optimise movement and mobility.  Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists will work with you to set goals and develop the most effective treatment plan to enable you to achieve these goals. 

Treatments will be tailored to your individual needs and will include strengthening exercises, stretching, task-specific practice and manual therapy. Research strongly suggests the more active and involved a person is in their recovery the better the outcome. 

As a mobile service provider we are able to come to you, allowing you to work within the comforts of your own home. We work with clients on all NDIS plans, Aged Care Packages and Private Clients. 

Call 0477 934 546 or email admin@futurephysio.com.au to start your rehabilaition and recovery today.

Exercise for Health

Exercise and fitness has benefits for almost health and disability conditions through out the lifespan such as childhood cognitive disorders including developmental delay, attention deficit hyperactivity discover (ADHD) through to acquired brain injury, anxiety and depression, early onset alzheimers and geriatric cognitive decline.

Harvard research has shown that regular exercise changes the brain and improves memory and thinking. Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists are trained to assess your specific needs and can develop a program that will incorporate the exercises that will best help you achieve your health goals.

We are a mobile service which means we come to you! All programs can be safely and effectively delivered in your own home, at the local park or in the pool.

We work with clients on all NDIS plans, Aged Care Packages, Chronic Diseases Management and Private clients. So whatever your situation call us today to kickstart your exercise program.

Call 0477 934 546 or email admin@futurephysio.com.au

Staying active in lockdown with a disability

During the COVD-19 pandemic we have all had to adjust our activities and changing our fitness routine may have been one of the things we’ve embrace. Online, home workout routines are rising in popularity but exercising with a disability can be more challenging.

Luckily Disability Sports Australia has produced an excellent guide for wheelchair users to stay active.

Click the link below to take you to the guide and enjoy those fitness endorphins!

https://www.sports.org.au/stay-active

Remember to always consult with your GP or Physiotherapist before commencing a new exercise program.

Meet the team...

Tara is a highly experienced Physiotherapist who has joined the Future Physio team.

She has a diverse background including work in private practice, women’s health, community physio, educating physio students and occupational physiotherapy.

Tara combines her Physiotherapy and Sport Science degrees with a long history coaching across a wide range of sports (in particular soccer, volleyball and hockey).

With an extensive experience in exercise rehabilitation she draws from her strength and conditioning, pilates and hydrotherapy qualifications.

Over her athletic career she has battled with several injuries so she can appreciate the challenges that come with rehab and believes in a client specific journey. She enjoys working with people from all different backgrounds and ages.

Tara is passionate about beach volleyball and enjoys art and gardening, which she fits in around a busy family schedule. 

Call 0477 934 546 to book an appointment with Tara today

Falls prevention

With ageing falls and the fear of falling start to impact on the way the elderly live their lives. In fact 1 in 4 people over 60 years of age will experience a fall each year. The consequences of this can be hip fractures, head injuries, hospital admissions and lead to a loss of independence.

There are many reasons why the risk of falls increase as you age, including decreased strength and proprioception, slowing reflexes and saving ability, increased medications and declining eyesight, as well as external factors such as home environment and footwear.

Physiotherapists are trained to assess all areas that may lead to falls. At Future Physio our specialist home visit team can individually address factors to help you reduce your risk of falls. We are trained in walking aid presciption, exercise and balance training and can develop a program that specifically meets your needs.

Our therapists can work with you on a regular basis to increase your strength and balance or prescribe a program for you to complete in the comfort of your own home.

If you are concerned about yourself of a family member and their risk of falling, get in touch today to chat to one of our friendly team members.

phone: 0477 934 546 email: admin@futurephysio.com.au