physiotherapist will be responsible for client car in accordance with current best practice and the strategic direction of cohealth generally.
Physiotherapist at cohealth are highly trained health professionals who have special skills to assess and treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions such as:
- Muscle sprains
- Joint sprains
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- After Fracture
- After surgery to joints, bones, muscles
- Headaches (due to neck problems)
- Postural problems
- Incontinence
- Prescription of walking aids
- Falls and balance problems
- Musculoskeletal problems before and after childbirth
The aim of our service is to restore, maintain and promote independent physical function of our clients. An emphasis on self-management is practised. In general you can expect a maximum of 6-8 individual consultation with a physiotherapist. If required, you will then be referred into a group exercise program, such as a poll or gym class for another 6-8 sessions, before discharge to a self-management or community program.
**Eligibility**
There is no eligibility criteria for this service. However clients with urgent need will be given priority.
**How to Refer**
• External Referral
A SCTT referral is preferred for this service.
Please Fax to the Clients nearest intake:
Intake Maribyrnong (Fax 9689 4145)
Intake Melbourne/Moonee Valley (Fax 9374 2866)
Intake Yarra (Fax 9411 4300)
• Internal Referral
Follow the internal referral process as requested by your intake team.
• Self-Referral
Clients can self-refer for this service by calling their nearest intake:
Intake Maribyrnong (Ph 8398 4169)
Intake Melbourne/Moonee Valley (Ph 8378 3500)
Intake Yarra (Ph 9411 4369)