Improving Mobility

How a regular visit from your physio can help improve your mobility

Do you struggle to perform everyday tasks like walking, jogging, getting out of bed, doing the laundry, cooking, using a walking aid like crutches and wheelchairs, or any other basic task?

Would you like to participate in your favourite sports – for longer periods of time – without fear of pain afterwards?

Have you recently undergone a serious medical procedure – for instance, orthopaedic surgery, or a total knee/hip replacement – that has severely limited your mobility?

Whatever your age or circumstances, you could benefit greatly from improving your mobility.

What exactly is mobility?

Mobility is a term used to describe how quickly, easily, and confidently you can move one or more parts of your body.

Common causes of poor mobility

There are many reasons why you may experience a loss of mobility. Ageing and lack of exercise are the two most common reasons. But this only scratches the surface as to who is susceptible to mobility issues.

You may also suffer from limited mobility due to:

• A serious illness – i.e. motor neurone disease or multiple sclerosis
• A sports or work related injury
• Joint dislocation
• Muscle stiffness
• Inflammation of soft tissues surrounding the joint
• Weakness and fatigue
• Stress or trauma from a recent medical procedure

If you suffer from limited mobility due to any of these reasons, recovering by yourself can be slow and put you at risk of injury.

For this reason, it’s a good idea that you book an appointment with a qualified physiotherapist.

How physiotherapy can help you recover

Regular physiotherapy sessions can greatly assist in your recovery.

Andrew Hamilton, a fully qualified and insured mobile physiotherapist, can help you move more safely and efficiently.

With over 22 years of experience, he can assess your current physical condition and recommend a variety of techniques and exercises in order to improve your strength, stability, and general wellbeing.

By taking the time to understand your unique needs, Andrew can:

• Give you a range of strengthening, flexibility, and balancing exercises designed to improve your mobility
• Show you how to perform these exercises safely, correctly, and consistently
• Assess your current living space, and show you how to perform a variety of everyday tasks
• Offer valuable advice and tips on how to avoid further injury and accidental falls
• If necessary, show you how to correctly use a walking aid such as crutches, a walking stick, or walker frame

As a result of going through these sessions, you will learn how to move safely and efficiently with as little aid as possible. This will help boost your confidence and your sense of independence.

If you require help from a carer, Andrew can demonstrate these exercises to your carer. This way, they will know how to help you perform these exercises and ensure you get the most out of each one.

Why choose Andrew Hamilton

• Convenient home care
  Forget about going to a physio clinic. Let Andrew come to you. On a suitable day and time, Andrew can visit your home or aged care facility. Each session is conducted in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Plus, he will bring all the necessary equipment on the day.
• Qualified expert you can trust
  Andrew Hamilton is a fully qualified, insured, and experienced mobile physiotherapist. He has over 22 years of experience helping people of all ages and types overcome a range of mobility concerns.
• Personalised treatment plan
  Andrew will listen to you, address your immediate concerns, and develop a custom treatment plan just for you. Each plan is customised to suit your current fitness level and help you achieve your unique goals. Of course, the plan can be modified at any time to suit your needs.
• Honest upfront cost
  You will know exactly what to pay before each session. For your convenience, you can also pay by cash, or direct transfer. We also offer discounts for Medicare card holders, and FREE appointments for DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs) cardholders