Physiotherapy Adelaide | Comprehensive Physiotherapy for All Abilities
Thrive Health Therapies provides experienced, innovative and evidence-based physiotherapy services to teenagers, adults, and seniors, at home, in the community, in pools across Adelaide, and at our specialised Findon clinic. Our expert team are dedicated to working with you to achieve your goals and promote overall physical health and well-being.
What Is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a health care service that focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating physical challenges caused by injury, illness, or disability. Using tailored exercises, manual therapy, and modern equipment, physiotherapists enhance mobility, function, and overall health.
At Thrive Health Therapies, our physiotherapists are skilled in addressing a wide range of issues, from neurological disorders to chronic pain management, ensuring every client receives expert care.
What Are the Benefits of Physiotherapy?
Improved Mobility: Regain independence and ease of movement.
Pain Relief: Alleviate pain using therapeutic techniques and targeted exercises.
Enhanced Strength: Build muscle strength and endurance to combat fatigue.
Better Posture: Correct alignment to reduce strain and prevent long-term issues.
Fall Prevention: Enhance balance and coordination to minimise the risk of falls.
How Our Physiotherapists Support Teenagers and Adults in Adelaide
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Our Physiotherapists provide specialised rehabilitation for people with a wide variety of diagnosis. This includes conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, acquired brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, chromosomal disorders, intellectual disabilities, and amputees. We work with you step-by-step to help achieve your short and long-term goals.
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Improving your balance can greater your capacity to transfer and mobilise, ultimately allowing to more independence in the home and community. People who have reduced balance are at much higher risk of falls which can lead to long term injury and disability. We work with you to improve your balance whilst implementing strategies to ensure your home environment is safe and the risk of falls is reduced.
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Our physiotherapists incorporate strength training into physiotherapy to build strength, improve stability, and enhance mobility. We conduct thorough assessments of your strength so that we can tailor exercises to your individual needs. We create home exercise programs you can complete in our clinic or in the comfort of your own home.
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Physiotherapist-led hydrotherapy offers pain relief, enhanced mobility, safe muscle strengthening, improved balance, and accelerated recovery in a supportive, low-impact water environment.
Our experienced physiotherapists offer one-on-one hydrotherapy in three convenient locations in Adelaide; Parafield Gardens, Campbelltown and Seaton. However, we are often able to provide services at a pool local to you.
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Our Physiotherapists can work with you to improve the safety of your gait (walking). They will thoroughly assess your mobility and determine whether you may benefit from a gait aid such as a walking stick or walking frame. They will measure and fit the aid to your individual needs and teach how to safely use it.
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We can assess your ability to transfer and mobilise and develop a manual handling plan. This plan can be used to guide your formal or informal supports so that they can best support your daily needs. We also offer manual handling training.
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Assistive technology is any specialised equipment that enhances the learning, working and daily living for people with disabilities. Our physiotherapists work with you to determine whether you may benefit from any assistive technology.
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Our physiotherapists provide evidence-based guidance to help manage pain. This may include advice regarding ways to self-manage your symptoms and the formulation of a plan to get back to activities you enjoy. We can also assess for pain relief assistive technologies such as a TENS machines and provide education so that they are implemented effectively and safely.
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Our physiotherapists focus on enhancing cardiorespiratory fitness and endurance through targeted exercises. By strengthening heart and lung function, they help individuals improve aerobic capacity, respiratory strength, and overall endurance. This supports clients in managing health conditions effectively, promoting better performance in daily activities.
Who Do Our Physiotherapists Support?
At Thrive Health Therapies, our physiotherapy services are designed to support individuals managing a wide range of conditions. These include:
Neurological Disorders: Such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, brain cancer, dementia, epilepsy, motor neurone disease, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida, and cerebral palsy.
Physical Disabilities: Including individuals with limb amputations or other mobility challenges.
Chronic Conditions: Such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia, POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and heart or vascular diseases.
Developmental Disorders: Including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning difficulties, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Intellectual Disabilities: Supporting individuals to improve physical function and independence.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Facilitating recovery and restoring function after surgery.
Mental Health Conditions: Including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, focusing on physical well-being and its connection to mental health.
Genetic Disorders: Providing tailored therapies for conditions that affect physical movement and function.
Our physiotherapists are dedicated to helping clients of all abilities regain strength, mobility, and confidence, enabling them to live more active and fulfilling lives.
Physiotherapy Services We Offer
At Thrive Health Therapies, we provide a broad range of physiotherapy services designed to help individuals achieve their health, mobility, and functional goals. Our evidence-based approach ensures that every client receives personalised care tailored to their unique needs. Our physiotherapy services include:
Assessments and Reports
Functional Mobility Assessments: Evaluate movement patterns, strength, and balance to identify areas of improvement.
Postural Assessments: Identify and address posture-related issues that may cause pain or functional limitations.
Gait Analysis: Assess walking patterns to improve mobility and address underlying issues such as pain or instability.
Pain Management Assessments: Determine the root cause of chronic or acute pain and develop strategies for relief.
Therapy and Rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal Therapy: Target pain and dysfunction related to muscles, joints, and soft tissues through manual therapy and exercise programs.
Neurological Physiotherapy: Provide specialised therapy for individuals with neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Facilitate recovery and regain strength, mobility, and function after surgeries such as joint replacements or ACL repairs.
Paediatric Physiotherapy: Support children aged 14+ in developing gross motor skills, managing developmental delays, or recovering from injuries.
Exercise Programs and Wellness
Strength and Conditioning Programs: Develop personalised exercise plans to improve strength, flexibility, and overall fitness.
Balance and Fall Prevention: Help individuals improve stability and reduce the risk of falls, particularly for older adults.
Chronic Pain Management Programs: Use a combination of physiotherapy techniques and education to help individuals manage and reduce chronic pain.
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Support individuals with breathing difficulties or conditions such as COPD to improve lung function and quality of life.
Home and Community-Based Care
Home-Based Physiotherapy: Provide therapy services in the comfort of the client’s home, ideal for those with mobility challenges or post-surgical needs.
Community-Based Rehabilitation: Facilitate functional recovery in real-world settings, such as parks or workplaces, to ensure practical outcomes.
Comprehensive and Collaborative Care
Our physiotherapists are dedicated to working closely with clients, families, and other health professionals to deliver holistic care. Whether recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or striving to improve mobility, we are here to support you every step of the way.
How We Deliver Physiotherapy Services
At Thrive Health Therapies, we offer community-based, clinic-based and telehealth physiotherapy services to clients throughout metropolitan Adelaide:
Community-Based Services: We provide community-based services in your home, at school, or at a location convenient to you throughout metropolitan Adelaide.
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 and 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.
Funding Options for 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 Our Physiotherapists?
No wait time: We can start working with teenage or adult 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 presentations and disabilities.
Individualised care: Every client receives a personalised therapy 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).
Home Care Package (HCP) and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP): 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 and families.
FAQs About 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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Physiotherapists are allied health professionals specialising in assessing, diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease and disability through targeted movement and exercise. They are experts in body movement and function.
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Physiotherapists treat a wide range of conditions including neurological disorders such as stroke or multiple sclerosis, physical disabilities such as amputees, chronic diseases such as arthritis, developmental disorders, intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions. They also provide support after surgery or injury.
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Thrive Health Therapies provides physiotherapy services in Adelaide to teenagers and adults. Our therapists have experience in a wide range of conditions and diagnosis, ensuring we can help you find a therapist who is the right fit for you.
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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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 child 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 paediatric referral forms here and our adult 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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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 paediatric referral forms here and our adult 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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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.
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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