Understanding the role of allied health in disability and aged care

Physiotherapy plays a vital role in disability management by identifying and addressing a client’s physical limitations including their level of mobility, strength, balance and movement patterns. 

Hydrotherapy can be a key component of disability management by leveraging the therapeutic properties of water to enhance mobility, alleviate pain, and improve overall well-being.

Regular exercise is important in managing disability by improving mobility, strength, and overall well-being, empowering individuals to overcome physical limitations and enhance their quality of life.

Discover how physiotherapy, exercise physiology and dietetics can help older adults maintain function and independence at home.

Learn how physiotherapy can help older adults maintain strength, mobility, balance and independence as they age.

Discover how exercise physiology can help older adults improve strength, balance, mobility and physical independence.

Learn how clinician-led hydrotherapy can help older adults improve mobility, strength, balance and confidence with movement.

Learn how physiotherapy and exercise physiology can help older adults improve strength, balance and confidence to reduce falls risk.

Can Support at Home fund physiotherapy, exercise physiology or hydrotherapy? Learn how allied health can support older Australians at home.