About On The Go Rehabilitation Services
the Go Rehabilitation Services offer a comprehensive rehabilitation service meeting all of your therapy needs in your own environment, whether that be at home, at work, aged care facility, clinic, sporting complex, school, hospital or hydrotherapy pool. Our therapists are fully equipped to assist you wherever your need might be.
All conditions and needs are catered for, including but not limited to:
* Respiratory - Chest physiotherapy is aimed at maximising an infant, child, adolescent and adult respiratory function by clearing secretions from the lungs and improving ventilation. Respiratory physiotherapists treat conditions such as cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, lung collapse, COPD, emphysema and can be useful in preventing complications following surgery.
* Neurological - Neurological physiotherapy is the treatment of patients who have a neurological disorder. These disorders affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves; such as stroke, MS, Parkinson's disease, traumatic and acquired brain injury, Guillain Barre Syndrome, other neuropathies and degenerative conditions.
* Orthopaedic - Management of fractures and dislocations, including pre & post operative management following a total knee replacement (TKR), total hip replacement (THR), shoulder surgery and spinal surgery.
* Musculoskeletal injuries - Common problems treated by the physiotherapist include sports injuries, shoulder pain and injuries, knee pain, back pain and sciatica, neck pain and headaches and work related problems (RSI).
* Paediatric - Physiotherapy for children aged between 0 - 17, addressing disorders including, sports and traumatic injuries, delayed gross motor skills, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, prematurity, juvenile arthritis and genetic disorders (Muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis etc). Our physiotherapists can provide advice, trials and asistance in funding applications for equipment.
* Balance impairments - Balance may be impaired by inner ear disorders, neurological disorders (including Parkinson’s Disease), aging or simply poor muscular tone and strength. Physiotherapy can assist in the management of these disorders and prevent further injury.
* Pre- and post-surgery - Physiotherapy can assist in preparing patients for their surgeries to improve recovery period and enhance outcomes.
* Cardiac rehabilitation - Patients preparing or having had cardiac surgery, including bypass surgery, angioplasty, stents, heart valve replacements and even heart transplants will benefit from physiotherapy. Patients who have other cardiac issues can benefit from physiotherapy too; they include people who have experienced heart attacks, heart failure, peripheral artery disease, chest pain and cardiomyopathy.
* Women's health - Women's health encompasses a broad spectrum of issues; pregnancy b