Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists are a key member of your health care team and play an important role in helping you regain movement and function so you can better manage day-to-day activities.

We take a whole-of-person approach to your health care, which includes developing individual health care plans. This brings together a team of health professionals to help you recover and reach your goals.

Our physiotherapists consider your physical and emotional needs when planning your care and involve you in setting rehabilitation goals.

We provide ongoing education and support for your effective recovery.

Hydrotherapy may be offered to you as part of your rehabilitation care plan, to help you on your way to recovery. You may need medical approval from your doctor to access hydrotherapy services.

Physiotherapy as part of your rehabilitation

Your physiotherapist works with you to help you move more freely and reduce pain.

This may include:

• individual and group exercise and education programs
• joint and soft tissue manipulation and mobilisation
• helping you use any walking aids correctly, such as a walking stick, crutches or a wheelchair
• helping you use your muscles correctly to improve control
• hydrotherapy classes to ease any pressure on your joints and muscles. 

Why see a physiotherapist at St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital

Our experienced physiotherapists are experts in working with patients who are recovering from injury, trauma and illness or have a loss of functionality due to medical conditions or disability.

In addition to the support from our wonderful caregivers, we also offer:

• A fully equipped gymnasium
• Onsite hydrotherapy pool
• A welcoming and relaxing treatment area

What conditions do our physiotherapists treat?

We treat a large range of conditions with no two days being the same, however some of the most common include:

• back and neck pain
• sprains and strains
• sports injuries
• sciatica
• joint and muscle pain
• chronic pain
• arthritic pain
• tension headache
• women’s and men’s health
• recovery post-surgery or trauma
• tendinopathy such as “tennis elbow”
• orthopaedic - eg. total knee and hip replacement.

We also offer specialist men's and women's health physiotherapy. 

Make an appointment enquiry

Our physiotherapists are available for private appointments. You can make an appointment without a referral.

Complete our enquiry form or call (03) 9788 3333 for an appointment.

Referrals

Patients may be referred directly to us using our referral form:

• Rehabilitation referral form