Physiotherapy

PHYSIOTHERAPY

We practice a hands-on approach to treatment combined with clever exercise programs to alleviate pain, build strength and restore function.

Our highly experienced Physiotherapists assess and treat all musculoskeletal problems, including back and neck pain, shoulder injuries, elbow and wrist injuries, hip, knee, ankle and foot problems.  In fact, if it hurts, we can probably help.

We have extensive Sports Physiotherapy experience.  We treat Olympians, AFL footballers, elite netballers and marathon runners.  We love our recreational and social athletes and believe in delivering the same level of care and attention to them as we would our professional sportspeople. 

Our extensive knowledge of anatomy and pathology combined with our expertise in human behaviour and biomechanics allow us to achieve logical working diagnoses for your pain.

Conditions we treat

SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY

Sports Physiotherapy relies on addressing fundamental rehabilitation prinicipals. These include early assessment, evidence-informed intervention, early therapeutic exercise, and a thorough return to play process.


At Movement for Life Physiotherapy, we believe in applying these principals to people from all walks of life, irrespective of age and ability.  Our experience has shown us that these practices consistently achieve outstanding results for clients.


So whether your goal is a brisk walk in the evening, tackle a steep track on you mountain bike, get more game time at footy or a weekly work out in the gym, see someone who can help you achieve your goals.

FRACTURE MANAGEMENT

Does your injury require a splint, cast or brace?

Movement For Life Physiotherapy is one of the few providers in Darwin to offer a plastering and splinting service. 

  • Need a cast?

    Our physiotherapists are skilled at applying and removing plaster and fibreglass casts for both upper limb and lower limb injuries, and can perform this service at short notice.  We stock waterproof covers and can do waterproof casts if required.  We can also supply and fit Donjoy Exos splints for some wrist fractures which are waterproof, breathable and remouldable. 

  • Need a splint or a brace?

    You might be able to manage your injury with a removable splint. We stock a range of pre-fabricated splints, braces and boots suitable for a range of upper limb, lower limb and spinal related conditions, including wrist sprains, ankle sprains, lower limb fractures, knee and shoulder injuries, and back pain.

  • Need crutches?

    Movement For Life Physiotherapy stocks new crutches available to purchase, as well as a large number of hire crutches for short term injury management.

PRE & POST-SURGICAL REHABILITATION

Movement For Life Physiotherapy has a long history of providing physiotherapy services to patients both before (prehabilitation) and after (rehabilitation) surgery, including 12 years of inpatient services at Darwin Private Hospital between 2004 and 2016.


Our physiotherapists routinely see patient’s who have had joint surgery, back surgery, abdominal surgery or chest infections once discharged from hospital.  We have extensive experience managing orthopaedic conditions and work closely with local and visiting interstate surgeons. Our areas of expertise are rehabilitation following joint replacement surgery (knee, hip and shoulder), ACL reconstruction, ankle reconstruction, shoulder rotator cuff repair, spinal surgery and all joint arthroscopic surgery.

  • Pre Surgical Prehabilitation

    Movement For Life Physiotherapy can perform pre-surgical assessments through our Pre-operative Rehabilitation, Exercise and Physiotherapy (PREP) Program. PREP Programs provide an opportunity to learn about your injury, consider different management options, learn exercises prior to surgery and develop better strength and movement before surgery and clarifies what will be required after surgery. This PREP can reduce your recovery time and improve your outcomes.

  • Post Surgical Rehabilitation

    Our physiotherapists work closely with the treating surgeons to develop clear rehabilitation protocols. These protocols are put into effect following surgery to ensure you receive optimal treatment and expedite your recovery.

    On discharge from hospital Movement For Life Physiotherapy can provide you with all your outpatient physiotherapy needs. During the early stages of recovery, we provide one on one treatment. As you progress there are numerous group sessions available to allow you greater independence, appointment flexibility and access to the services you need.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING & CORPORATE HEALTH SERVICES

Movement For Life Physiotherapy understands that workplace injuries cost money, time and productivity.  They are also really stressful, for employer and employees. 

We believe that the principals underlying quality workplace health and safety include appropriate screening of potential employees, targeted education, relevant practical training, and, when an injury does occur, timely access to appropriate services and early return to work planning.



At Movement For Life Physiotherapy, we provide a comprehensive range of corporate health solutions.

  • Pre-Employment Screenings

    Movement For Life Physiotherapy undertakes a variety of different pre-employment screenings and can customise screenings to suit different roles and task in your business or industry.  

    We work with employers to deliver the information you need, focussed on the individual and their risk profile.  Reports are completed electronically and delivered confidentially and securely following assessment.

  • Functional Capacity Evaluations

    Do you want to delve a little deeper on an employees physical capacity?  Or want to know what an employee returning from injury can safely do?  Our Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE's) are perfect.  We'll work with you and the employee to understand the job role, then customise an FCE to give you the data required to make informed decisions.   We can even tailor these into a mini-FCE, ensuring you get just the information you need.

  • Ergonomic and Manual Handling Training and Education

    If you have concerns about the set-up of a workspace or the manual handling techniques of staff, or feel that your staff could use some education about safe practice and ergonomics, we can help.  

    We deliver customised presentations on safe manual handling, ergonomics and posture.  We tailor our presentations to the work environment and even undertake practical sessions in the field to ensure your employees get relevant first-hand information.

  • Workplace Assessments and Strategies

    One of our specialty areas, Movement For Life Physiotherapy has worked extensively across a broad range of industries implementing company wide strategies to reduce injury risk and to assist clients to safely return to work following injury. 

    From Aged Care, to Hospitality, to the Mining Sector, we have had great success in reducing injury risk and costs associated with workplace injuries.


    We work closely with Health and Safety Officers, site managers and key personal to understand the needs and risks of a job or task.  We then work with managers and workers to implement practical, efficient ideas and systems to meet your goals. 

  • Early Intervention Services

    Without a doubt, the research shows that the earlier an injury is properly assessed and evidence-informed management is commenced, the better the outcomes and the less work time lost.  

    Movement For Life Physiotherapy offers early intervention for all workplace injuries.  Injuries are thoroughly assessed, workplace duties considered and where practical, alternative duties or restrictions applied.  As long as it is safe to do so, we will endeavour to keep employees at work and engaged.  

    Even if an injury occurs outside out business hours, you can book an appointment using our online booking services.




Our range of screening and corporate health services are designed to deliver tailored programs to you, reduce injury risk, improve the health of your employees and reduce the cost associated with workplace injuries and lost productivity.

Classes

Movement for Life provides a selection of classes to support our patients care plans. Many classes require you to be assessed by a physiotherapist first, who will provide a preliminary rehabilitation program and personalised treatment plan to monitor your progress.

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