Services

falls prevention

For the older adult falling, or being frightened of falling, can lead to a marked restriction in activity and can have devastating effects on quality of life. Poor strength and balance are a leading risk factor for falls and both of these factors can be improved with Physiotherapy. After a thorough assessment of your physical ability we can plan a program of activity and exercise to help improve your strength and balance. Depending on your level of need we can then leave you to do your exercise programme and check in as required or we can work with you intensively for a few weeks if you need help and encouragement.

We can also do a thorough risk assessment of your home and advise on how to make your environment safer.

equipment prescription

If a walking stick or frame is needed to keep you safe we can advise on the right one for you and link you in to a local supplier or help you access one through the Ministry of Health if you meet their criteria.

We can also offer advice on purchase of wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

Rehabilitation following injury or illness Following illness or injury you may need a period of rehabilitation to get you back to your usual level of activity. We can work with you to determine what it is important for you to be able to do and make a plan to get you there. Whether it is getting back to the gardening, walking up the hills or just being able to move around the house we can assist you.

If you have had an injury that is covered under ACC your Physiotherapy will be cheaper although there is still a surcharge.

residential care

On the go Physio is happy to provide their services to people who live in hospital or residential care. As you will have nursing staff providing care it is our policy to work with them to ensure we provide an appropriate service for you.

We also contract our service directly to residential care facilities (including staff training in patient handling) and welcome enquires from facility managers.

carer and staff training

On the go Physio offers patient handling training to care staff and also to people who provide care to a loved one.

Often people become ‘informal carers’ providing physical assistance to a loved one without any training. We can come into your home and give practical training and advice on how to best assist the person you care for, including advice on equipment that could help. We are able to bring in Occupational Therapists to advise on specialised equipment and can recommend a number of local suppliers. If specialised equipment is required it is likely you will be eligible for free equipment through the Ministry of Health and we can help facilitate this through a referral to the CDHB.

We are also available to speak to groups of carers and run practical sessions tailored to the needs of the group. Some examples are:

Assisting somebody up from the floor following a fall
Helping somebody out of a chair
Walking with somebody who is unsteady on their feet

rehabilitation following surgery

Following surgery, whether planned or following a fracture, many of the main muscles around a joint will weaken and walking and balance can be affected. On the go Physio can assess where you are at and work with you to improve your walking, balance and overall function. If your surgery was covered by private health insurance you will often be reimbursed for any related Physiotherapy.

physiotherapy for specific conditions

On the go Physio specialises in working with people with Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions, and following a stroke or head injury. These conditions are highly specialised and the input needed with vary from person to person so please contact us to discuss your specific requirements. We can work with you for a short burst of therapy to work on improving one aspect or can be there with you in the long term for regular input.

On The Go Physio - Christchurch - New Zealand