Physiotherapy

Carpentaria provides Physiotherapy services for children, adolescents and adults.

Carpentaria’s Physiotherapists can help to develop the movement skills that are essential for a child to actively participate in activities.

Physiotherapists also provide support with:

Developing gross motor and mobility skills (including rolling, sitting, crawling, walking and ball skills)
Alignment assessment and treatment for deviated postures and walking patterns (including wry neck, round back, knock knees, tip-toeing and flat foot)
Managing balance problems, frequent falls, coordination and clumsiness
Prescribing and use of specialised equipment such as seating, standing frames and walkers, which help children become involved in play and social activities essential to their wellbeing
Participation in physical activities like bike riding, swimming and ball games
Developing age-appropriate neurosensory motor exercise plans
Assessment and advice on orthotic devices including ankle and foot orthoses, shoe inserts and medical grade footwear
Safe manual handling and transfers

Carpentaria’s Physiotherapists can support adults to restore, maintain and maximise a person’s physical strength, function and motion.

Physiotherapists also support with:

Re-gaining maximum movement after injury or illness
Improving balance and preventing falls
Prescribing walking aids
Pain management
Developing exercise and strengthening plans
Teaching self-help skills to prevent injury or re-injury
Assessment and advice on orthotic devices including ankle and foot orthoses, shoe inserts and medical grade footwear
Limb splinting and supports
Referral to exercise groups or other health practitioners
Safe manual handling and transfers
Respiratory care