Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy at The Geelong Neuro Centre

Our physiotherapists specialise in the treatment of neurological conditions. Physiotherapy focuses on empowering individuals to improve quality of life and improve functional capacity focusing on physical abilities and movement of clients.

Our physiotherapists are highly skilled and trained in a number of neurological techniques and technologies. Some specific services offered by our physiotherapy team at GNC include:

  • Retrain normal movement patterns to improve ability with everyday activities – focusing on strength, range of movement and muscle control in gross or fine motor skills.
  • Soft tissue therapy to help decrease spasticity, reduce contractures, increase joint range of motion and reduce pain
  • Vestibular function, balance and dizziness assessment and intervention with use of Vesticam infrared video goggles
  • Concussion assessment and management
  • Mobility retraining including use of our Litegate therapy device and appropriate gait aid prescription
  • Lower limb spasticity management
  • Community based hydrotherapy and gym/home exercise prescription including training and educating support workers