Physiotherapy aims to restore proper body function, prevent a decline in function or reduce the impact of dysfunction in people of all ages with physical problems caused by illness, accident or ageing.

What is a Physiotherapist?
Physiotherapists utilise various treatment techniques based on individual assessment and personal goals, these can include:

• Manual therapy
• Exercise prescription and instruction
• Self-management strategies and home programs
• Education
• Equipment prescription

Why our Physiotherapists
The qualified Physiotherapists at the Bellerive Health Hub offer a multi-faceted, patient centered, approach to your rehabilitation by utilising their knowledge in anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.

These skills are used to assess, diagnose and formulate individualised programs, taking into account physical presentation, past history, social situation, emotional and environmental factors and researched best practice techniques.

Physiotherapists can help treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

• Musculoskeletal conditions including back/neck pain, arthritis and sporting injuries.
• Neurological conditions including stroke, MS, Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord injuries.
• Cardiorespiratory conditions including emphysema, asthma and chronic bronchitis
• Rehabilitation for many surgical interventions including orthopaedic surgery (such as total knee and hip replacements) and neurosurgery (such as vertebral fusions).
• Age related decline in function including falls prevention, balance troubles, weakness and general deconditioning.
• Postural awareness and treatment to assist in pain relief, muscle imbalances, muscle tension and occupational positioning.
• Promotion of active lifestyles for all age groups.
• Physiotherapy at the Bellerive Health Hub includes both one-on-one treatments within the fully equipped consulting rooms and clinical gym, as well as a variety of group sessions and classes

Physiotherapy led classes:

• Group Exercise sessions including Pilates based programs
• Mat and More classes – Pilates based floor classes
• Tai chi – Falls and Balance
• Dancing with Parkinson’s
• Build Your Powerhouse - Teen Classes

Bellerive Health Hub fosters a multi-disciplinary approach to health care.

Physiotherapists are skilled in the recognition of health issues which would benefit from referral to other appropriate health professionals for optimal care and wellbeing.