Physiotherapy

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About Physiotherapy Services

Brightwater’s physiotherapy services are designed to keep clients fit and active so they can live as independently as possible. Each client has an individual program designed to keep them strong and fit so they can participate in activities they love. Physiotherapy services include:

  • Exercise
  • Mobility improvement
  • Strength and balance treatment plans
  • Falls prevention
  • Hydrotherapy equipment.

What we do best

Brightwater’s Capacity Building Team provides support to people with complex disabilities so they can live as safely and independently as possible while working towards individual goals. They provide services to people who have an acquired or neurological disability, physical disability or psychosocial disability, including:

  • Acquired brain injury (ABI)
  • Stroke
  • Younger Onset Dementia (YOD)
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Damage to the brain caused by substance misuse or disease
  • Mental health conditions and behaviours
  • Physical disability.
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How to get started

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Backed by research

Brightwater is the only WA disability services provider with a dedicated Research Centre. We collaborate with national and international universities to find innovative solutions to improve the quality of the lives of people we care for.

 

Discover more

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The Benefits of Positive Behaviour Support for People With Disabilities

Learn about the benefits of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and how to use NDIS funding to access PBS

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Exploring the challenges of Parkinson's disease

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The Brightwater Difference

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Thrive, connect & belong

We create communities where people connect and belong, thriving through progressive and responsive care.

Whether in your own home, or one of ours, we keep you connected to what matters most, in the communities you belong so you can thrive.

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Neurological specialists

As specialists in acquired and progressive neurological conditions we support people living with Brain Injuries, Dementia, and Huntington's Disease to reach their full potential. Designing bespoke programs and world leading homes including BrightRespite, Piara Waters Huntington's Disease and Oats Street brain rehabilitation, to provide innovative care and a pathway to greater independence.

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Responsibility for research

We are the only WA aged care and disability provider with a dedicated Research Centre – a hub of discovery and innovation, collaborating with national and international universities to find innovative solutions to improve the quality of lives of our clients.

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Not-for-profit since 1901

For over 100 years, we’ve been there for West Australians from all walks of life. With humble beginnings in Subiaco, today we provide services all across Perth.