Services
In 39 years of operation our practice has helped people manage many other movement disorders. We are happy to speak to you or your family at any time. We offer a versatile service to meet you where you are at, whether it be in at one of our locations, in your home or community environment or using telehealth. All of what we do can be translated.
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All physiotherapists that work at Neurological Rehabilitation Group (NRG) have a special interest in the neurological field. Our physiotherapists will want to know your journey, understand your goals and your unique situation so they can help you on your rehabilitation experience. We will observe the tasks and functions that are difficult for you to carry out and then we will use our analytical and clinical reasoning skills to diagnose what needs to change for you to achieve the outcome you want. We are a ‘hands on’ practice meaning, we train our physiotherapists to use their hands to feel and facilitate when diagnosing and treating, where appropriate.
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Our highly trained team of exercise physiologists all have experience in managing neurological conditions and are dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Specialising in clinical exercise, our exercise physiologists are trained to prescribe personalised exercise interventions designed to enhance function, mobility, and overall well-being for those with acute, progressive and acquired neurological conditions. Exercise has been demonstrated to support symptom management and may help slow the progression of certain degenerative neurological disorders. At Neurological Rehabilitation Group, our exercise physiology services include individualised assessments and sessions, home visits, and group classes, all tailored to address each patient's individual needs.
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Spasticity is one of the most commonly reported impairments that result from an injury of damage to the brain or spinal cord. It is the stiffness or increased resistance in muscles which is more pronounced when the limb is moved quickly. This can affect how someone moves, functions, is able to clean or wash a body part, or even walk safely.
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At Neurological Rehabilitation Group, we are invested in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Central to this goal is our collaborative relationships with various community service providers. We partner with Head to Foot Orthotics (based in the Eastern and South-eastern suburbs of Melbourne) for a monthly clinic that is jointly run by a senior orthotist and senior physiotherapist.
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Our expert team evaluates each client’s unique needs and goals for their seating system, providing tailored recommendations for wheelchair prescription or modification. We support clients throughout the entire process, including postural assessment, wheelchair fitting, and trials both at our clinic and in the client’s home. Additionally, we can assist in completing reports for funding bodies, such as the NDIS, to facilitate wheelchair funding.
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Within our large physiotherapy team is a sub team specially trained to assess and manage vestibular disorders. Our vestibular physiotherapists start by understanding the nature of your symptoms and history and then complete an initial bedside assessment utilising equipment such as video goggles to allow us to better analyse your vestibular system and its functioning.
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A concussion can be sustained when there are biomechanical forces that are transmitted to the head from the body or as a direct blow. A concussion is diagnosed when there is acute physiological signs of concussion (ataxia, confusion, emotion, loss of consciousness) at the time of injury or there are symptoms and signs present within 72 hours of injury.
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NRG offers a variety of group classes designed for individuals with specific neurological conditions. Classes include fitness, ataxia, Parkinson’s, running, Pilates, balance, and telehealth sessions. Each class is tailored to meet participants’ goals and treatment needs, fostering a social environment. Initial assessments and periodic reviews ensure personalized exercise programs. The classes are led by experienced physiotherapists and exercise physiologists, promoting social interaction and effective therapy.
Our therapists are skilled in assessing, treating and managing the following conditions:
Stroke | Parkinson’s disease | Multiple Sclerosis | Concussion | Vestibular conditions – Such as: BPPV - Vestibular Hypofunction - Vertigo | Peripheral Neuropathies | Cerebral Palsy | Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia | Muscular Dystrophy | Balance disorders | Functional Neurological Disorders | Traumatic Brain Injury | Spasticity assessment and management | Hypoxic Brain Injury | Guillain-Barre Syndrome | Inclusion Body Myositis
