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In‑Home Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

Regaining your strength, mobility and confidence is always easier when you feel safe and comfortable. That’s why Fortius Allied Health now offers a dedicated home visit physiotherapy and rehabilitation service – bringing our expert care directly to you.

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or simply finding it harder to get out and about, our mobile physiotherapists provide the same high-quality, evidence-based care you receive in our clinics, delivered in the convenience of your own home.

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Conditions we can help with

Musculoskeletal

Back/neck pain, joint pain, ankle sprains, muscle strains, post-surgery rehab, arthritis. 

Sports Injuries

Rehab, injury prevention, performance enhancement, overuse injuries, concussions.

Workplace injuries

Falls prevention, ergonomics assessments, return to work rehab programs

Postural/Ergonomics

Poor posture, workplace strains, repetitive strain injuries (RSI).

Neurological

Stroke, MS, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injuries, neuropathies.

Cardiorespiratory 

COPD, asthma, cardiac rehab, cystic fibrosis.

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What to Expect From a Home Visit

Using a combination of hands-on therapy, advanced techniques, and education, we aim to empower our clients to achieve optimal health and return to work, sport or daily activities of living. Certain injuries can have a high incidence of becoming long-standing injuries if not treated promptly. Our team will be able to perform a detailed physiotherapy assessment to determine the best course of action to help with a positive return to work and recovery.

Here’s what you can expect:

We’ll start by discussing your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. It helps us understand the bigger picture and how we can best support your recovery. We’ll also assess your posture, movement, strength, and flexibility to pinpoint the areas that need treatment. 

Once we’ve gathered all the information, we’ll explain what’s going on and what might be contributing to the issue. Together, we’ll set both short-term and long-term recovery goals that are specific to your needs and discuss your treatment plan, regarding the number of sessions required with Physio +- other modalities/investigations

Your treatment will be tailored to help you recover quickly and effectively. This might include:

  • Hands-on therapy like massage, joint mobilisation, or dry needling to ease tension and improve movement.
  • Exercise prescription with stretching, strengthening, and rehab exercises designed for your recovery.
  • Education on things like posture, ergonomics, and lifestyle changes to help you manage your condition and prevent further injury
  • Pain management tools like ice/heat therapy, taping, or electrotherapy if needed to help manage discomfort.

To keep you on track, we’ll provide you with exercises and self-care strategies to do at home. We’ll also check in on your progress and discuss any follow-up appointments to ensure you’re heading in the right direction. 
Our goal is to make your recovery as smooth and effective as possible – with a plan that fits into your life and helps you feel better, faster! 

In‑home physiotherapy is not just about convenience. It can offer unique clinical benefits:

  • Real‑world relevance
    We can work with the exact furniture, stairs, bathroom and outdoor areas you use every day, making rehab highly specific to your life.

  • Improved safety
    We see firsthand the factors that might increase your falls risk and can make immediate, practical recommendations.

  • Better adherence to rehab
    Without travel barriers, you’re more likely to attend sessions and complete your home exercises.

  • Support for carers and family
    Loved ones can be involved, learn safe ways to assist you, and understand your rehab goals.

  • Comfort and confidence
    Many people feel more relaxed at home than in a clinic, which can improve participation and outcomes.

Our Specialties

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Pre & Post-surgical
Rehabilitation & Screening

Pre-surgical rehabilitation ("prehab") helps optimize strength, mobility, and conditioning before surgery, improving recovery outcomes. Post-surgical rehab focuses on restoring function, reducing pain, and preventing complications through mobility exercises, pain management, and progressive strengthening. Both phases aim to enhance recovery, improve overall function, and support a safe return to daily activities. 

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Chronic Pain Management 

Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in chronic pain management by focusing on pain education, helping individuals understand pain mechanisms and reduce fear-avoidance behaviours. Through targeted exercise therapy, manual techniques, and movement retraining, it improves strength, flexibility, and overall function. By addressing both physical and psychological aspects of pain, physiotherapy empowers individuals to move confidently and manage pain effectively in daily life. 

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Sports Injuries

Sports injuries range from acute sprains and strains to overuse conditions like tendonitis. Physiotherapy plays a key role in recovery by reducing pain, restoring mobility, and preventing re-injury through tailored exercises, hands-on therapy, and movement retraining. It also focuses on injury prevention and performance enhancement, helping athletes return to sport safely and efficiently. 

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Home Visit Physiotherapy

Regaining your strength, mobility and confidence is always easier when you feel safe and comfortable. That’s why Fortius Allied Health now offers a dedicated home visit physiotherapy and rehabilitation service – bringing our expert care directly to you.Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or simply finding it harder to get out and about, our mobile physiotherapists provide the same high-quality, evidence-based care you receive in our clinics, delivered in the convenience of your own home.

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Return to Work Assessments

As a registered WorkCover QLD provider, our return-to-work assessments are designed to help you safely transition back to your job after an injury or surgery. Our physiotherapists evaluate your physical capabilities, work demands, and any potential challenges you may face in your specific role. By identifying any areas of concern, we can develop a personalized plan to address weaknesses, improve mobility, and ensure you’re fully prepared to return to work with confidence and minimal risk of re-injury. 

Our Modalities

Online Physiotherapy (Telehealth)   

Our online physiotherapy consultation service utilizes advanced video meeting technology to connect you with one of our expert physiotherapists for a video-based session. You can join the consultation using almost any smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer equipped with a camera, microphone, and speakers, or you can use a headset or earphones for enhanced sound quality. 

Manual Therapy 
& Joint Mobilisations 

Manual therapy is a type of physiotherapy that helps treat conditions affecting the muscles, nerves, and joints. It involves using hands-on techniques and specific exercises to reduce pain and improve movement. This approach is based on both proven scientific research and an understanding of the physical, emotional, and social factors that affect each individual patient. 

Exercise Rehabilitation 

Exercise rehabilitation in physiotherapy involves using targeted exercises to help patients recover from injuries, manage chronic pain, and improve overall movement and strength. The exercises are tailored to each person’s specific condition and goals, aiming to restore function, prevent further injury, and enhance physical performance. It plays a key role in the recovery process by building strength, flexibility, and endurance to support long-term health and mobility. 

Dry Needling 

Dry needling is a technique used in physiotherapy where thin, sterile needles are inserted into specific "trigger points" in the muscles to relieve pain and improve movement. These trigger points are areas of muscle tightness or spasms that can cause discomfort or limit function. Dry needling helps release these tight spots, promotes healing, and reduces pain.

Benefits: reduces muscle pain and tension, improves range of motion and flexibility, enhances muscle function and strength, speeds up recovery from injuries, and can decrease inflammation and promote healing.

Electrotherapy 

Electrotherapy in physiotherapy uses electrical energy to reduce pain, promote healing, and improve muscle function. Techniques like TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) and EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) help manage pain, reduce inflammation, and stimulate muscle activation. It is often used alongside other physiotherapy treatments to enhance recovery and restore function. 

Heat and Cold Therapy  

Heat and cold therapy are commonly used in physiotherapy to manage pain, inflammation, and muscle tension. Heat therapy increases blood flow, relaxes muscles, and improves flexibility, making it ideal for chronic pain and stiffness. Cold therapy (cryotherapy) reduces swelling, numbs pain, and slows inflammation, often used for acute injuries. Both methods support recovery and are often combined with exercise and manual therapy for optimal results. 

Exercise Therapy 

Exercise therapy in physiotherapy involves tailored exercises designed to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and overall function. It targets specific muscles, joints, or movement patterns to address injury, reduce pain, and prevent future issues. By gradually increasing intensity and complexity, exercise therapy helps individuals recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, and enhance overall physical health and performance. 

Specialist Bracing 

Specialist bracing in physiotherapy involves the use of custom or off-the-shelf braces to support and stabilize injured joints or muscles. These braces help reduce pain, prevent further injury, and promote proper movement by limiting excessive motion or providing alignment. Often used in recovery from sprains, strains, or surgeries, specialist bracing aids in rehabilitation, allowing for a safer return to daily activities or sports. 

Kinesiology Taping

Kinesiology taping in physiotherapy involves applying a special elastic tape to the skin to support muscles and joints without restricting movement. The tape helps reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation, while promoting circulation and lymphatic drainage. Often used for injury recovery, muscle strain, or postural issues, kinesiology taping enhances the body's natural healing process and provides support during physical activities. 

VALD Testing

Our VALD testing service uses advanced technology to assess your strength, power, and performance with precision. By measuring key metrics such as muscle force and balance, VALD testing provides valuable insights into your physical capabilities and any imbalances that may increase your risk of injury. This data-driven approach allows our physiotherapists to tailor your treatment plan more effectively, track progress, and optimize your rehabilitation or training for faster, safer recovery and improved performance. RTS Testing 

Return to Sport Testing

Our Return to Sport testing is designed to ensure you're fully prepared to resume your athletic activities after an injury. Using a combination of physical assessments and sport-specific movements, our physiotherapists evaluate your strength, agility, and endurance to determine if you're ready to return to your sport safely. This testing helps identify any potential weaknesses or risks, allowing us to create a personalized plan to improve performance, prevent re-injury, and give you the confidence to return to your sport with a strong foundation. 

Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy in physiotherapy involves placing suction cups on the skin to create negative pressure, which helps increase blood flow, release muscle tension, and promote healing. The therapy is often used to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and improve flexibility. Cupping can be combined with other physiotherapy treatments to enhance recovery from injuries, chronic pain, or muscle stiffness.

Gait Training

Gait training in physiotherapy focuses on improving a person's walking pattern to enhance mobility and reduce the risk of falls. It involves assessing and correcting abnormal gait patterns caused by injury, weakness, or other conditions. Through targeted exercises, balance training, and the use of assistive devices if necessary, gait training helps restore normal walking function and promotes safer, more efficient movement. 

Why Choose Home Visit Physiotherapy?

Many people benefit from physiotherapy but face barriers getting to a clinic. Our home visit service is designed to support:

  • People after surgery
    Such as hip and knee replacements, fractures, spinal surgery or other orthopaedic procedures.

  • Older adults and falls risk
    If you feel unsteady on your feet, have had a recent fall, or are worried about your balance, home-based rehab allows us to assess and treat you safely in your own environment.

  • Neurological conditions
    Including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and peripheral neuropathy, where practising movements in your own home can make rehab more relevant and effective.

  • Chronic and complex conditions
    Such as arthritis, chronic pain, respiratory and cardiac conditions, where fatigue or breathlessness can make travel difficult.

  • People with reduced mobility or disability
    If you use mobility aids, require assistance to leave home, or experience significant pain with travel, in‑home care can make a big difference.

  • Busy carers and families
    Avoid the stress of organising transport, parking and waiting rooms. We come to you, at a time that suits your routine.

If getting to a clinic is challenging for any reason, our in‑home physiotherapy can help you continue your rehab without interruption.

What We Can Help With

Our experienced Fortius Allied Health physiotherapists can provide a wide range of services in your home, including:

  • Post‑surgical rehabilitation

    • Hip and knee replacements
    • Shoulder, ankle and spinal surgery
    • Fracture management
    • Strength, range of motion and gait retraining
 

  • Balance, mobility and falls prevention

    • Comprehensive balance assessments
    • Gait training and walking re‑education
    • Strategies to reduce falls risk
    • Confidence building for community access
 

  • Rehab for neurological conditions

    • Stroke rehabilitation
    • Parkinson’s disease management
    • Coordination and movement retraining
    • Spasticity and stiffness management
    • Functional task training (e.g. transfers, stairs, self‑care)
 

  • Strength and conditioning at home

    • Tailored exercise programs using minimal equipment
    • Functional strength for everyday activities (getting out of a chair, carrying shopping, stairs)
    • Graduated home exercise programs with clear instructions
 

  • Pain management

    • Musculoskeletal pain (back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle)
    • Arthritis and joint pain
    • Education about pain and pacing
    • Strategies to keep you moving safely
 

  • Home safety and equipment advice

    • Falls and hazard assessment in your home
    • Recommendations for equipment and aids (e.g. rails, shower chairs, walking aids)
    • Practical strategies to make daily tasks easier and safer

Where appropriate, we work closely with your GP, surgeon, specialists, support coordinators and family to ensure your rehab is coordinated and goal‑focused.

Who Provides the Service?

  • Our home visit service is delivered by qualified, registered Fortius Allied Health physiotherapists who:

    • Are experienced in musculoskeletal, post‑operative, neurological and geriatric rehabilitation.
    • Use evidence‑based treatment approaches.
    • Understand the practical challenges of living with pain, disability or reduced mobility.
    • Communicate clearly and respectfully, working in partnership with you.

    We are committed to providing professional, compassionate care that respects your preferences, culture and goals.

Funding, Referrals and Areas We Cover

    • Private pay (no referral required)
    • Medicare Chronic Disease Management plans (EPC) – with GP referral
    • Private health insurance (depending on your policy)
    • Rehab in the home
    • DVA (with appropriate referral)
    • Workers Compensation and CTP schemes
    • NDIS (plan‑managed and self‑managed participants)

    Availability and eligibility can vary, so please contact our team to discuss your individual situation.

    Our home visit service covers selected suburbs and regions around our clinics. When you enquire, we will confirm:

    • Whether your home is within our current service area
    • Available days and times for visits
    • Travel fees (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. Even if your doctor suggests a physiotherapist, you have the right to select your preferred provider, provided they are registered with WorkCover Queensland.

Yes, to have your physiotherapy treatment covered by WorkCover Queensland, you typically need a referral from your General Practitioner (GP). Your GP will provide a Work Capacity Certificate confirming your injury and the need for physiotherapy.

Yes, physiotherapy is effective in managing chronic pain by addressing movement dysfunction, strengthening muscles, and using pain management techniques like education, manual therapy, and exercise. At Fortius Allied Health, we work closely with Chronic Pain Specialists to ensure you are managed effectively.  

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily and access the area being treated. For example, shorts or loose pants for leg treatments or a loose top for shoulder or back issues. 

Depending on your condition and the Assessment completed by the Physiotherapist, you may be required to complete a home exercise program. If directed to complete this by your Physiotherapist, you will be sent a link to view the videos and exercises on an App known as Physitrack.  

Physiotherapy is often covered by private health insurance, depending on your plan. It’s advisable to check with your insurance provider to understand your coverage. At Fortius Allied Health we will also see patients with: Workcover, CTP Claims, DVA, NDIS and Medicare Care Plans (Not Bulk Billed).  
After treatment, you may feel some mild soreness or fatigue, especially if you’ve worked on strengthening exercises or received manual therapy. This is usually temporary and should subside within 24–48 hours. If discomfort persists, it’s important to contact your physiotherapist and make them aware of how you are feeling. Following your sessions you should feel more educated on your condition and have a clear treatment plan moving forward.

The duration of physiotherapy depends on the condition being treated, its severity, and your personal progress. Your physiotherapist will assess your needs and develop a treatment plan with specific goals and timelines. At Fortius, we ensure that we provide you with self-management tools so that you do not have to repeatedly return for appointments.  

Absolutely. Even if your doctor suggests a physiotherapist, you have the right to select your preferred provider, provided they are registered with WorkCover Queensland.

Generally, there are no out-of-pocket expenses for approved WorkCover physiotherapy treatments. However, if your physiotherapist recommends a treatment or item not covered by WorkCover, you may incur costs if you choose to proceed with those services.

To initiate a WorkCover claim:

  1. Consult your GP to obtain a Work Capacity Certificate.

  2. Inform your employer about your injury and provide them with the certificate.

  3. Lodge your claim with WorkCover Queensland.

Once your claim is approved, you can commence physiotherapy treatment with a registered provider.

WorkCover typically approves an initial block of 5–6 sessions. More can be added following review or updated clinical notes.

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