Physiotherapy
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Physiotherapy
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapists are experts in the structure of the human body and its movement. They work with participants of all ages to treat a broad range of health conditions including musculoskeletal conditions as well as chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, osteoarthritis, and stroke.
Physiotherapists are involved in the assessment, diagnosis, planning and management of participant care. This normally includes coordinating treatment and strategies to improve the participant’s mobility, balance, gait, and physical strength with the ultimate goal of improving independence, overall physical and psychological health, and decreasing falls risk and pain.
Our experienced physiotherapists are able to provide evidenced-based therapy due to their extensive training and qualifications, wide range of experiences, and our internal professional development program. For more specific information about our physiotherapists’ individual experience and areas of expertise, you can view Our Expertise.
Physiotherapists frequently work closely with other allied health professionals to provide complementary services to achieve a participant’s goals.
For anyone seeking physiotherapy services and assessments, please see our list of services below.
Good News Story
With Tammy
Did you know that ORS currently employs a national team of over 20 physiotherapists and exercise physiologists providing clinical services to participants across the lifespan? ORS’ Team Leader Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology Services, Shabreena Mavi, shares Tammy’s journey with us and how, through ORS’ dedicated physio interventions, her life has now dramatically changed.
Services available
Physiotherapy assessment and report outlining recommendations
An assessment of a participant’s concerns, and a report outlining the diagnosis and recommendations.
Physiotherapy assessment and report outlining recommendations
An assessment of a participant’s concerns, and a report outlining the diagnosis and recommendations.
Physiotherapy assessment with ongoing physiotherapy sessions
An assessment of a participant’s concerns with ongoing physiotherapy sessions to assist the participant to achieve their goals.
Physiotherapy assessment with ongoing physiotherapy sessions
An assessment of a participant’s concerns with ongoing physiotherapy sessions to assist the participant to achieve their goals.
Physiotherapy assessment, report and ongoing physiotherapy
A full physiotherapy service involving an assessment of a participant’s concerns, a report outlining the diagnosis and any recommendations, and ongoing physiotherapy sessions to assist the participant to achieve their goals.
Physiotherapy assessment, report and ongoing physiotherapy
A full physiotherapy service involving an assessment of a participant’s concerns, a report outlining the diagnosis and any recommendations, and ongoing physiotherapy sessions to assist the participant to achieve their goals.
Manual handling assessment, report and training
An assessment of manual handling practices and training of support networks to ensure safe practices with a participant’s mobility and postural support needs, and a report outlining the recommendations.
Manual handling assessment, report and training
An assessment of manual handling practices and training of support networks to ensure safe practices with a participant’s mobility and postural support needs, and a report outlining the recommendations.
Recommendation Letter to inform NDIS Plan Review
Recommendation Letter to inform NDIS Plan Review
How are these services funded and accessed?
A range of funding options are available for our physiotherapy services.
The funding types and NDIS support categories that may cover these services include:
- Improved Daily Living
- Early Childhood Intervention
- Privately paid
- NSW schools funding
- Lifetime Care (iCare)
Physiotherapy services can be provided in person or via Telehealth for certain services across Australia.
Tphysiotherapist for your first appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible for funding from the NDIS for Physiotherapy services?
NDIS support categories that may cover these services include Improved Daily Living. To find out more, head to the National Disability Insurance Scheme website.
What are some of the common conditions physiotherapists work with?
What do I need to bring to my initial appointment?
Please bring any relevant medical information that may help your physiotherapist in the assessment and treatment of your condition, including any x-rays, MRIs and medical reports. Please also wear comfortable clothing and bring your everyday shoes, your sport shoes and your orthotics/splints/braces if you have them.
How can I work as a physiotherapist at ORS?
We would love to talk to you about your career and how we can support you.
Where can you provide services?
We are able to provide services at home, in schools, the workplace, in our offices, at supported accommodation centres and via Telehealth.
Videos
ORS’ Top Tips from Chris and Karen
ORS’ Top Tips from Gammin and Kyle
ORS’ Bhangra Dance with Shabreena Mavi
ORS’ Day In The Life With Karen Cheung
Welcome to Physiotherapy Week 2023
Diabetes and Insulin Resistance with Chris Barnett
A Day In The Life of an ORS Workplace Rehabilitation & Health Consultant with Kevin Phang
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