Disability & Neurological Physiotherapy
Disability & Neurological Physiotherapy for Meaningful Participation and Independence
Advance Therapy provides disability and neurological physiotherapy services across Melbourne for people living with significant and permanent disability, neurological conditions, and complex mobility challenges.
Our physiotherapists work collaboratively with participants, families, carers, support coordinators, and allied health professionals to deliver evidence-based therapy that supports movement, participation, confidence, and independence in everyday life.
What Is Disability & Neurological Physiotherapy?
Disability and neurological physiotherapy focuses on supporting individuals whose mobility, movement, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or physical function may be impacted by a significant and permanent disability, neurological condition, or complex physical support need.
At Advance Therapy, we understand that meaningful outcomes look different for everyone. Our physiotherapists take the time to understand individual goals, environments, routines, and support needs to develop personalised therapy programs that support participation at home, in the community, at school, or in the workplace.
Our approach focuses on practical outcomes that improve physical function, support mobility, reduce falls risk, and help individuals engage more confidently in the activities that matter most to them.
Conditions We Support
Our physiotherapists support individuals living with a range of neurological and physical conditions, including:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Stroke
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Functional Neurological Disorders
- Developmental Delay
- Genetic Conditions
- Neuromuscular Conditions
- Physical Disabilities
- Intellectual Disability
- Down Syndrome
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (where physiotherapy support is appropriate)
- Significant and Permanent Disabilities impacting mobility and movement
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Our disability physiotherapy services may include:
- Mobility and walking support
- Balance and coordination training
- Strength and endurance programs
- Falls prevention strategies
- Functional movement training
- Transfer and positioning support
- Fatigue management
- Community access support
- Home-based physiotherapy
- Equipment and mobility recommendations
- Ongoing neurological rehabilitation
- Physical participation support