Physiotherapy for Linked Care is provided by Home Care Physiotherapy.
Home Care Physiotherapy provides physiotherapy in the home. The primary focus of Home Care Physiotherapy is Aged Care, Chronic Disease Management and Rehabilitation following hospital discharge. If you have any queries regarding referral suitability please contact us as there are many other conditions that Physiotherapists are able to treat in the home.
Service:
Home Care Physiotherapy provides physiotherapy for people unable to attend a practice due to loss of mobility, illness or lack of transport.
Hospital Discharge:
Home Care Physiotherapy will provide continuing physiotherapy following a client’s discharge from hospital to ensure a successful transition to independence at home.
Quality of Treatment:
The quality of treatment provided at home will be no different to that provided in a physiotherapy practice. The physiotherapist will either provide any equipment required e.g. a portable couch or will use home furniture where appropriate.
Communication:
Home Care Physiotherapists will communicate with the client’s G.P/ Specialist and all other relevant health care providers involved in the care of the client.
Benefits of home treatment:
- One to one attention (no sharing treatment time with other clients).
- Realistic exercise programs based on home assessments.
- Clear understanding of how a client’s home environment affects their condition.
- No travel time/waiting time/taxis.
- Provision of information/instructions to client’s carer/family at home if required.
- Linking of services provided to client in their home.
Areas covered by Home Care Physiotherapy:
Home Care Physiotherapy provides a home based physiotherapy service in the areas covered by City of Moonee Valley and part of City of Moreland.
City of Moonee Valley: Avondale Heights, Keilor East, Airport West, Niddrie, Strathmore, Essendon, Aberfeldy, Moonee Ponds, Travencore, Ascot Vale
City Of Moreland: (West of Sydney Road and South of Western Ring Road) Hadfield, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Pascoe Vale, Oak Park, Brunswick West.
Home Care Physiotherapy limits the areas covered in order to keep the costs of the visits reasonable for clients and to allow for shorter standard visits which are at a lower fee. This will depend upon the nature of the physiotherapy treatment provided and how long it takes. Travel time is not charged except in circumstances when an arrangement has been made to see a client who is not in the usual areas covered.
Aged Care Facilities/Retirement Living support:
Home Care Physiotherapy will visit in Aged Care facilities. See Recommendations for referral.
Specific Locations, but not limited to;
Mount Alexander Lodge and Windermere Lodge Essendon Vic 3040
Home Care Physiotherapy provides individual physiotherapy on a private basis to the residents at Mt Alexander Lodge and Windermere Lodge in Essendon.
Both locations offer Respite Care for people in transition from hospital to home and having continuing physiotherapy will assist in their successful transition from Respite to independence at home.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REFERRAL/CONDITIONS TREATED
Aged Care:
- Post Hospital deconditioning
- Reduced balance
- Reduced mobility
- Increased falls risk
- Reduced independence and functional ability
- Musculoskeletal disorders/pain/stiffness/loss of function
- Gait aid assessment
- Home assessment in liaison with Linked Care Occupational therapist
Post-Operative Rehabilitation:
- Orthopaedic procedures – joint replacement/joint reconstruction/fracture/dislocation
- Spinal surgery
- General surgery resulting in deconditioning
Chronic Disease Management:
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
- Heart Disease
- Respiratory Disease COPD/COAD
- Diabetes
Musculoskeletal Conditions:
- Soft tissue injury sprains/strains
- Joint disorders
- Spinal conditions
- Chronic pain
Neurological Rehabilitation:
- CVA
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
Respiratory Conditions:
- Chest infection
- Pneumonia
Palliative Care:
- Deconditioning
- Loss of functional ability
- Gait aid and other aids assessment
- Relaxation techniques
Hydrotherapy – For all relevant conditions.
Fees/Funding
1. Private: Physiotherapy may be claimed under Private Health Insurance, Extra cover.
2. Medicare: Chronic Disease Management (EPC) requires a referral from GP – a Gap fee will apply.
3. D.V.A Gold Card Holder: Requires a medical referral – no charge to client, service totally covered.
4. Home Care Packages: Consumer Direct Care
Please contact Home Care Physiotherapy for current service fees and to discuss any queries regarding locations and referral suitability.
