Specialist NDIS Services

Neurological Physiotherapy

Expert physiotherapy for people living with neurological conditions. We help you regain function, build strength, and achieve your goals through evidence-based neuro rehabilitation.

What is Neurological Physiotherapy?

Neurological physiotherapy is a specialised area of physio focused on helping people with conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, or nervous system. Our neuro physios use evidence-based techniques to help you improve movement, strength, balance, and independence.

The brain has an amazing ability to adapt and form new neural pathways - a process called neuroplasticity. Our therapy harnesses this by using repetitive, task-specific practice to help rewire movement patterns and restore function.

Conditions We Support

Our neurological physiotherapy service supports people with:

  • Stroke (CVA) - acute and long-term recovery
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Cerebral Palsy (children and adults)
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Peripheral neuropathy

Outcomes We Target

Our neuro physio programs focus on meaningful, functional improvements:

  • Improved walking ability and gait quality
  • Better balance and reduced fall risk
  • Increased strength and muscle activation
  • Greater independence with daily activities
  • Improved transfers (bed, chair, toilet, car)
  • Reduced spasticity and muscle tightness
  • Better posture and postural control
  • Enhanced coordination and motor control
  • Increased confidence with movement
  • Maintained function for progressive conditions

Our Neuro Physio Approach

We use a range of evidence-based neurological rehabilitation techniques:

  • Task-specific training: Practising real-life movements and activities
  • Strengthening exercises: Building muscle power for functional tasks
  • Balance training: Static and dynamic balance activities
  • Gait retraining: Improving walking patterns with or without aids
  • Stretching and range of motion: Maintaining joint flexibility
  • Spasticity management: Positioning and movement strategies
  • Functional electrical stimulation: Where appropriate
  • Home exercise programs: Tailored exercises you can do between sessions

How Sessions Work

1

Comprehensive Assessment

We assess your movement, strength, balance, coordination, and functional abilities. We discuss your goals and what matters most to you.

2

Goal-Oriented Plan

Together we set meaningful goals aligned with your NDIS plan and create a therapy program to achieve them.

3

Intensive Therapy

Regular sessions (typically 1-2x per week) focusing on repetitive, challenging practice to drive neuroplastic change.

4

Progress Tracking

We measure and document your progress, adjusting the program as you improve. NDIS-ready reports provided.

Why Choose Thrive United for Neuro Physio?

  • Specialist experience Our physios have extensive training in neurological rehabilitation
  • Mobile service We come to your home, making therapy accessible and practical
  • Evidence-based Techniques grounded in the latest neuro rehab research
  • NDIS expertise We understand NDIS funding and provide compliant reporting
  • Holistic approach We consider your whole life, not just your diagnosis
  • Family involvement We educate and involve carers in your therapy journey

Start Your Neuro Rehab Journey

Expert neurological physiotherapy delivered to your home across Melbourne.