Motor Neurone Disease Physiotherapy Adelaide
At Thrive Health Therapies, we provide specialised physiotherapy for individuals with motor neurone disease (MND), offering compassionate, evidence-based care to enhance mobility, function, and overall quality of life. Our skilled physiotherapists create personalised rehabilitation programs tailored to your specific needs and goals. Whether you prefer therapy at our Findon clinic and gym, in the comfort of your home, or through hydrotherapy, Thrive Health Therapies is here to support you.
What is Motor Neurone Disease?
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurological condition that affects the nerve cells (motor neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. Over time, this leads to muscle weakness, reduced mobility, and challenges with activities like walking, speaking, swallowing, and breathing.
What are the Effects of Motor Neurone Disease on Function?
The progression and effects of MND vary between individuals. Common functional challenges include:
Muscle Weakness: Progressive loss of strength affecting mobility and daily activities.
Coordination and Balance Issues: Difficulty maintaining balance and performing precise movements.
Speech and Swallowing Difficulties: Challenges with communication and eating.
Fatigue: Significant tiredness that impacts day-to-day activities.
Respiratory Challenges: Reduced ability to breathe effectively as the disease progresses.
Pain and Stiffness: Discomfort related to muscle tightness and joint strain.
While there is currently no cure for MND, physiotherapy can play a vital role in managing symptoms, preserving function, and improving quality of life.
How Can Physiotherapy Help with Motor Neurone Disease?
Physiotherapy for MND focuses on maintaining mobility, managing symptoms, and providing support as the condition progresses. At Thrive Health Therapies, our physiotherapists work closely with individuals to create personalised plans that adapt to their changing needs.
Key Ways Physiotherapists Support People with Motor Neurone Disease:
Maintain mobility and independence for as long as possible.
Preserve muscle strength and reduce muscle fatigue.
Improve balance and coordination to prevent falls.
Enhance quality of transfers (e.g. sitting, standing, and lying down).
Alleviate pain and stiffness through targeted techniques.
Increase range of motion in joints to improve flexibility.
Support posture and core strength to enhance comfort and function.
Provide respiratory exercises to assist with breathing challenges.
Recommend and train in the use of mobility aids and assistive devices.
Adapt therapy to the individual’s changing needs and goals.
Offer strategies to manage daily activities and maintain quality of life.
Our Approach to Physiotherapy for Motor Neurone Disease
Comprehensive Assessment: Evaluating physical abilities, mobility, and specific needs to create a customised treatment plan.
Goal-Oriented Planning: Setting realistic and meaningful objectives to guide therapy sessions.
Collaborative Care: Working closely with other healthcare providers, family members, and caregivers to ensure comprehensive support.
Flexible Delivery Methods: Providing clinic-based therapy, home visits, or telehealth services to suit your preferences and needs.
Hydrotherapy for Motor Neurone Disease
Physiotherapist-led hydrotherapy can be highly beneficial for people with motor neurone disease (MND):
Water buoyancy supports the body, reducing strain on muscles and joints while allowing gentle movement to maintain mobility, strength, and flexibility.
Hydrotherapy alleviates stiffness, improves circulation, and provides a relaxing, low-impact environment for exercise.
We provide one-on-one physiotherapist-led hydrotherapy at three convenient locations in Adelaide: Parafield Gardens, Campbelltown, and Seaton. We can also arrange sessions at a pool near you.
How We Deliver Physiotherapy for Motor Neurone Disease in Adelaide
Thrive Health Therapies offers a variety of delivery methods throughout metropolitan Adelaide to suit your needs:
Community-Based Services: We bring physiotherapy to your home, providing personalised care in a familiar and convenient setting.
Clinic-based Services: We provide clinic-based services in our specialised clinic in Findon, which has been designed to be appropriate for a range of presentations & disabilities. Our fully accessible clinic and gym space has a range of specialised equipment, allowing individuals with significant physical disabilities the opportunity to work towards their goals.
Telehealth Services: We also offer comprehensive telehealth services, providing clients with convenient, video-based therapy consultations for those who may have difficulty travelling to our clinic or prefer the convenience of remote support.
Hydrotherapy: Low-impact, water-based exercises to improve strength and mobility in a supportive environment. Find out more about our hydrotherapy services.
Funding Options for MND Physiotherapy
We accept a variety of funding options, making physiotherapy accessible for everyone:
Private Health Insurance
Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans (GP Team Care Arrangements)
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
Why Choose Thrive Health Therapies for Physiotherapy for MND in Adelaide?
No wait time: We can start working with clients straight away!
Experienced: Our physiotherapists are senior clinicians with years of experience working with a wide range of presentations.
Extensive Coverage in the community: We serve a large geographical area, providing physiotherapy across all of metropolitan Adelaide from Gawler to Aldinga. We see clients at home, in their school, or at a location convenient to them.
Clinic space: Our fully accessible clinic and gym in Findon has been specially designed to be appropriate for a wide range of neurological presentations and disabilities.
Individualised care: Every client receives a personalised plan based on their unique needs and goals.
Neuroaffirming Practice: We provide compassionate and affirming services to support and empower neurodiverse individuals.
Multi-Disciplinary Approach: We offer a wide range of allied health services under one roof, allowing for a holistic approach to your health.
NDIS Registered: We are proudly registered with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Funding Sources: We accept a variety of funding options, helping our clients access the support they need.
LGBTQIA+ friendly: We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, and sexualities, Our Findon clinic is a welcoming, safe and inclusive space for all LGBTQIA+ people.
FAQs About Motor Neurone Disease Physiotherapy in Adelaide
If you can’t find an answer to your question, please contact our friendly team on 0474 248 081 or email enquiries@thrivehealththerapies.com
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Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive condition that damages the nerve cells controlling voluntary muscles, leading to muscle weakness, wasting, and loss of movement. It affects abilities like speaking, swallowing, and breathing, with symptoms worsening over time.
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Physiotherapists help people with motor neurone disease (MND) by maintaining mobility, managing muscle weakness, and reducing pain and stiffness. They provide exercises to improve balance, flexibility, and posture, assist with breathing support, and recommend mobility aids to enhance independence and quality of life.
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Physiotherapy for motor neurone disease (MND) should begin as soon as possible after diagnosis. Early intervention helps maintain mobility, manage symptoms, and slow the progression of muscle weakness, providing individuals with strategies to adapt and maintain independence for as long as possible.
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Yes, we offer home-based physiotherapy across metropolitan Adelaide.
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Yes, hydrotherapy can be highly beneficial for people with motor neurone disease (MND). The buoyancy of water supports the body, reducing strain on muscles and joints while allowing gentle movement to maintain mobility, strength, and flexibility. It also helps alleviate stiffness, improve circulation, and provide a relaxing, low-impact environment for exercise. However, suitability depends on the individual's health, including respiratory and fatigue levels, and should be guided by a physiotherapist experienced in MND care.
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No! We can start working with new clients right away.
Once we have received a referral form with all of your details, we are able to book an Initial Assessment as soon as possible, depending on your availability.
You can find our referral forms here.
If you have any questions prior to referring please reach out to us on 0474 248 081, via our online enquiry form or at or at enquiries@thrivehealththerapies.com.
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If you are funded through Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) or Chronic Disease Management (CDM) we need the appropriate referral documentation from your GP.
For all other funding sources you can refer yourself or your loved one directly via our online referral form, or reach out to us on 0474 248 081, via our online enquiry form or at enquiries@thrivehealththerapies.com.
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Referring is easy! You can find our referral forms here.
If you have any questions prior to referring please reach out to us on 0474 248 081, via our online enquiry form or at enquiries@thrivehealththerapies.com.
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Yes! As a registered NDIS provider, Thrive Health Therapies meets rigorous NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. We are passionately committed to upholding the NDIS Practice Standards, providing high-quality and safe supports and services for NDIS participants.
As a NDIS registered provider, we are also able to offer services to participants whose funds are managed by the NDIA.
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As a registered NDIS provider, interpreter services are available free of charge for NDIS participants. Please inform us if you require this service, and we will arrange this for you.
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We accept referrals from a wide range of funding sources, including the NDIS, home care packages, Department of Veterans Affairs, Chronic Disease Management (previously known as EPC) and private clients. Learn more about our accepted funding sources.
As a NDIS registered provider we are also able to accept participants who have chosen to have their funds managed by NDIA.
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Prices vary between services. Our therapists work with you to ensure you get the best program of services within your budget allocation.
Please contact us for a personalised quote.
Your Trusted NDIS Registered Provider in Adelaide
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding for individuals with permanent and significant disabilities. As a registered NDIS provider in Adelaide, Thrive Health Therapies meets rigorous NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. We are passionately committed to upholding the NDIS Practice Standards, providing high-quality and safe supports and services for NDIS participants.
As a NDIS registered provider, we offer services to participants whose funds are managed by the NDIA.
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