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Disability Physiotherapy Services Perth
Helping you move with confidence
At Ability WA, our experienced physiotherapists help children, adults and older people of all abilities improve their movement, strength, mobility and independence.
Whether your goal is walking more confidently, reducing pain, increasing participation at school or work, improving fitness, or maintaining your mobility, we'll work with you to develop a personalised therapy plan that supports what matters most to you. Contact us today to find out how we can help.
What is physiotherapy at Ability WA?
Physiotherapy can support greater independence by improving your strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and endurance while helping to manage pain and prevent injuries.
At Ability WA, our physiotherapists can empower you to move well and stay healthy to lead the life you want, whatever that might look like. We provide evidence-based support for people of all ages and abilities, working alongside other health professionals at Ability WA and in the wider community.
What can physiotherapy help with?
People with disabilities are most likely to see a physiotherapist to:
- Help them move in the best way possible
- Assess, treat and manage:
- pain and fatigue
- orthopaedic, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, respiratory problems, continence and lymphoedema
- Prescribe equipment:
- to recommend wheelchairs, aids, and assistive technology
- Prescribe exercise:
- to improve balance, coordination, and walking skills
Everyone's needs and abilities are different and we will work with you to find the best way to building on your strengths and interests to achieve your goals. Support ranges from developing, learning, re-learning and maintaining skills for everyday life through to supporting your participation in school, work and community recreation and sports.
How our physiotherapy services support you
Ability WA has been supporting Western Australians living with disability for more than 70 years. As a fully NDIS registered provider, we deliver personalised physiotherapy services for people of all ages across Perth.
Our physiotherapy team provides support with:
- play skills and motor development for young children
- individual therapy to develop and fine tune skills
- water based therapy or hydrotherapy
- exercise and socially based groups
- respiratory support
- pain and energy conservation
- gait analysis and walking support
- participation in community based recreation and sports
- participation at school, study and work
- support during life transitions such as starting school, starting high school, finishing school and during major events during adulthood
- equipment prescription such as walkers, lower limb orthotics and other mobility equipment
- 24 hour positioning and mobility
- education for parents / guardians / support workers / school staff
- fitness and general health
- manual handling for customer and those who support transfers
Find out more about physiotherapy at Ability WA
If you're looking for disability physiotherapy services in Perth, our team is here to help. Ready to realise your abilities? Contact Ability WA on 1300 106 106 or email info@abilitywa.com.au to speak with our friendly team.
FAQs
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Yes. If physiotherapy is considered reasonable and necessary to help you achieve your NDIS goals, it may be funded through your NDIS plan. Ability WA is a fully NDIS registered provider and can work with participants across a range of plan management options.
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Our physiotherapists can help autistic children and adults develop gross motor skills, balance, coordination, posture and physical confidence. Therapy may also support participation in play, sport, school activities and everyday movement, while promoting overall physical health and wellbeing.
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Physiotherapy helps improve strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and walking ability. Our sessions can also involve prescribing mobility equipment, developing exercise programs and teaching strategies that make everyday activities safer and easier for you.
