At Strathalbyn Physiotherapy, we provide physiotherapy for NDIS participants who need support with movement, strength, balance, mobility, pain, physical function and everyday independence.
Our team works with people living with neurological conditions, physical disability, developmental conditions, chronic pain, falls risk, reduced mobility, post-surgical limitations and complex rehabilitation needs.
We are a local NDIS provider with a purpose-built NeuroTherapy Centre, dedicated exercise space, specialised rehabilitation equipment and experienced physiotherapists who understand that therapy should be practical, goal-based and centred around the person, not just the diagnosis.
Our NDIS physiotherapy approach
Therapy built around your goals
NDIS physiotherapy is not just about exercises. It is about helping a person do more of what matters in daily life.
That may include:
- Walking more safely
- Improving balance and reducing falls risk
- Building strength and endurance
- Improving transfers, stairs and mobility
- Managing pain or stiffness
- Supporting neurological rehabilitation
- Improving confidence with movement
- Maintaining function over time
- Supporting participation at home, school, work or in the community
- Helping families, carers and support workers understand safe movement strategies
Our physiotherapists take time to understand the participant's goals, current abilities, support needs and home or community environment. From there, we develop a clear plan that can include hands-on therapy, exercise rehabilitation, balance training, mobility practice, education, home programs and progress reviews.
Who we help
NDIS participants with a wide range of needs
We commonly support people living with:
- Stroke
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Cerebral palsy
- Developmental delay
- Autism-related movement, coordination or strength challenges
- Chronic pain and persistent physical limitation
- Falls risk and reduced balance confidence
- Reduced walking tolerance
- Post-surgical or post-hospital deconditioning
- Ageing-related physical decline where disability supports are funded through NDIS
The NeuroTherapy Centre
Purpose-built 1:1 rehabilitation in Strathalbyn
Our NeuroTherapy Centre was created because our community needed a dedicated physiotherapy service for people with neurological and disability-related movement difficulties.
The space is designed for individual therapy, functional exercise, strength work, balance retraining and neurological rehabilitation. It allows participants to work on real physical goals in a safe, supported environment.
Our clinic offers:
- Purpose-built exercise space for 1:1 therapy
- Specialised rehabilitation equipment
- Physiotherapy and exercise physiology support
- Detailed assessment and treatment planning
- Hands-on therapy where appropriate
- Functional strengthening and conditioning
- Balance, mobility and falls prevention programs
- Goal-based reporting for participants, families, support coordinators and plan managers
What NDIS physiotherapy can include
Assessment and goal setting
We assess current function, strength, balance, mobility, walking capacity, pain, confidence, falls risk and practical barriers to participation.
This may include reviewing:
- Walking and gait
- Sit-to-stand ability
- Transfers
- Stairs
- Balance reactions under complex conditions
- Agility (dynamic balance and coordination)
- Strength and endurance
- Pain behaviour and movement tolerance
- Falls history and factors
- Home exercise capacity
- Participant goals and NDIS plan goals
Individual therapy sessions
Therapy may include:
- Strength training
- Balance and falls prevention
- Gait retraining
- Mobility practice
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Functional task practice
- Pain education and movement confidence
- Manual therapy where clinically appropriate
- Hydrotherapy or exercise-based rehabilitation where suitable
- Home exercise programming
- Carer or support worker education
Progress reviews and reporting
We can provide written updates when required for:
- Plan reviews
- Support coordinators
- Plan managers
- Families and carers
- GPs or treating teams
- Functional capacity and progress summaries
Reports are written around function, goals, barriers, progress and recommendations.
How NDIS funding works
Physiotherapy may be funded through an NDIS plan when it is considered reasonable and necessary for the participant's disability-related goals.
We accept self-managed and plan-managed participants. Our admin team will work with you, your plan manager or support coordinator to make booking and billing straightforward.
Participants may be self-managed or plan-managed, depending on how their plan is administered. Our admin team will work with you, your plan manager or support coordinator to set up appointments and billing in a way that fits your plan.
NDIS pricing is governed by the NDIA Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. These documents explain price controls, maximum limits and claiming rules. For current pricing, please refer to the official NDIS pricing page:
Why choose Strathalbyn Physiotherapy?
Local, experienced and practical care
Strathalbyn Physiotherapy has served the local community for over 30 years and promotes more than 75 years of combined physiotherapy experience across the team.
People choose us because we offer:
- Local care in Strathalbyn
- NDIS physiotherapy and NeuroTherapy services
- Purpose-built 1:1 rehabilitation space
- Experienced physiotherapists
- Hands-on care where appropriate
- Exercise-based rehabilitation
- Support for neurological and complex conditions
- Clear treatment plans
- Practical communication with families, carers and coordinators
- Flexible support for long-term physical goals
Areas we serve
We work with participants across Strathalbyn, Mount Barker, Goolwa, Langhorne Creek, Milang, Meadows, Macclesfield, Ashbourne, Finniss and the wider Fleurieu Peninsula.
- Strathalbyn
- Mount Barker
- Goolwa
- Langhorne Creek
- Milang
- Meadows
- Macclesfield
- Ashbourne
- Finniss
- Fleurieu Peninsula
- Adelaide Hills
NDIS Physiotherapy FAQs
Common questions from participants, families, carers, support coordinators and plan managers.
NDIS physiotherapy is physiotherapy support for people whose physical function, movement, mobility, strength, balance or pain is affected by a disability. It aims to improve or maintain function, build independence and support the participant's NDIS goals.
Yes, physiotherapy can often be claimed through NDIS if the participant has appropriate funding in their plan and the therapy relates to their disability needs and goals. The exact funding category and claiming process depends on how the plan is managed.
Yes. We accept self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Call (08) 8536 3303 or email admin@strathphysio.com.au to book an appointment and discuss your plan.
Yes. Our NeuroTherapy Centre supports people with neurological conditions including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis.
Strathalbyn Physiotherapy currently lists paediatric physiotherapy services, including support for gross motor development, coordination, ASD and neurological conditions. For children with NDIS plans, contact the clinic to discuss suitability, goals and appointment availability.
The first appointment usually involves a detailed assessment. We discuss the participant's goals, current function, relevant medical history, NDIS plan goals, mobility, strength, balance, pain, confidence and daily activity needs. We then develop a treatment plan.
Yes. Where clinically appropriate, we can provide progress updates or reports outlining function, goals, therapy provided, progress, barriers and recommendations.
A GP referral is not always required for physiotherapy. However, bringing relevant medical letters, hospital discharge summaries, specialist reports, NDIS goals or therapy reports can help us understand the full picture.
Strathalbyn Physiotherapy is located at 44 High Street, Strathalbyn SA 5255.
Call (08) 8536 3303 or email admin@strathphysio.com.au.
Still have a question? Send us a message or call (08) 8536 3303.
Start with a conversation
Whether you are an NDIS participant, parent, carer, support coordinator or plan manager, we are happy to discuss whether our physiotherapy service is suitable.
Tell us about the participant's goals, current challenges and funding arrangement, and we can guide you through the next step.
Make an NDIS enquiry
Self-managed and plan-managed participants welcome. Let's discuss your goals and how we can help.