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Home » Services » Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy

Our Physiotherapists specialise in complex neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation so we can provide you with the highest level of service and care.

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When should I see a Physiotherapist?

There are several reasons why you may benefit from seeing a Physiotherapist, these include:

  • Reducing and managing your pain
  • Maintaining and improving flexibility
  • Rehabilitation after an accident or surgery
  • Improving movement and coordination
  • Injury management

We collaborate with clients and take the time to get to know your body. We develop unique and personalised plans that support you to reach your goals.

Our expert team are here to make you feel better and support your recovery journey so you can live comfortably and get back to what you love sooner.

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Our Physiotherapists are highly skilled, and can provide: 

  • Manual therapy
  • Focused rehabilitation
  • Pain recovery
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Exercise prescriptions
  • Medico-legal reports
  • Home assessments

Not sure if Physiotherapy is right for you, or need more information? Click the button below to book a consultation or book your next appointment

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Where do we offer Physiotherapy?

  • In our Healthy Living Centres in Brisbane and Cairns
  • Via Telehealth

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Need more information? Read our FAQs

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy offers an integrated and individualised approach to advanced neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation and recovery. It’s for all types of injury and impairments regardless of how long you have been experiencing them for. Our goal is to help you reduce pain, regain and enhance muscle movements, treat injuries and prevent injuries from happening again. We’ll work with you so you can return to your work, sport or hobbies safely and quickly.

Who can access Physiotherapy services?

Everyone can access our Physiotherapy services. We work with all adults over the age of 18, and all types of injuries and disabilities regardless of severity of the injury, or how recent or old that injury is.

Why should I choose Spinal Life’s Physiotherapists?

Our Physiotherapists works together in a team with one of the largest community-based disability service providers in Queensland. We have a diverse and modern skillset in helping you manage your disability or injury. We’re 100% focused on providing the best quality of care that is also honest, modern, is evidence based, and client centred.

Where are Spinal Life Physiotherapy services offered?

We offer Physiotherapy at our Healthy Living Centres in Brisbane and Cairns, one in Albion and the other in Woolloongabba. We also have a clinic in Far North Queensland at the Cairns Healthy Living Centre. We offer home assessments and community assessments on a per case basis, and we have recently started offering telehealth consults – that anyone with an internet connection can access anywhere in Australia.

What type of services do you offer?

We offer a wide range of services, including, manual therapy, focused rehabilitation, equipment prescriptions, pain recovery, hydrotherapy, exercise prescriptions, education, medico-legal reports and home assessments.

Why would I need Physiotherapy?

You may consider seeing a Spinal Life Physiotherapists if you need support in: Improving your overall activity levels and independence, reducing pain, need help managing life with a disability, and for general health and wellness. This could include improving how you transfer, how to better use your wheelchair, improving or working on your walking and balance, seeking advice on equipment, starting a gym exercise program, organising and learning about hydrotherapy, or getting advice on how to better manage your disability and what other services can support your journey

What funding bodies do Spinal Life Physiotherapists work with?

We can work with almost all funding types including: NDIS, NIIS, NIISQ, TIO, Private funding such as insurance or Workcover and self-funded individuals. If you’re unsure if we can work with your funding body, just get in touch with our friendly team via phone or by completing a online contact form.

Do you only offer Physiotherapy services to people with spinal cord damage?

Spinal Life Physiotherapists work with all types of disabilities and injuries, whether its neurological, musculoskeletal, acquired at birth or later in life, new or old injuries. Essentially, anyone who is experiencing any form of physical and functional limitations are invited to contact us.

How can I find out more information?

By completing an online enquiry form or call our head office (1300 774 625).

How can I book a Physiotherapy session?

By completing an online enquiry form or call our head office (1300 774 625).

How long will it take before Physiotherapy sessions can start?

Our Physiotherapists aim to see people within a week of their request, and sometimes as soon as within a day.

Phone: 1300 774 625

Available by Telehealth.

Address: Offices in Brisbane & Cairns

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