Stroke Rehabilitation
At On Track Physiotherapy, we provide personalised stroke rehabilitation programs designed to help you achieve the best possible recovery, improve function, and maintain quality of life.
Recovery and Rehabilitation After Stroke
A stroke is most commonly caused by either a blockage or bleeding in the brain and can significantly impact movement, balance, strength, and independence. Stroke recovery can be challenging, often affecting your ability to perform everyday activities and reducing confidence in mobility.
At On Track Physiotherapy, we provide specialised stroke rehabilitation and stroke physiotherapy programs to support recovery after a stroke. Our evidence-based approach includes hands-on physiotherapy, targeted exercise programs, and practical strategies to improve mobility, reduce the risk of falls, and restore independence. We work closely with medical professionals and allied health providers to deliver comprehensive post-stroke rehabilitation, helping you rebuild confidence and achieve the best possible quality of life.
How On Track Physiotherapy can help?
Improve your walking
A stroke can affect your walking due to loss of strength, reduced range of motion, and fatigue. Time spent resting in bed after a stroke can further impact mobility, making it essential to start moving as soon as possible.
At On Track Physiotherapy, we integrate therapy into your daily routine, ensuring every activity supports your recovery and achieves the best possible therapeutic outcomes. Through ongoing assessment and tailored strategies, we help you improve walking, build strength, and regain confidence in your mobility.
Improve your hand function
A stroke can affect your ability to lift your arm and use your hand. In some cases, a shoulder subluxation may occur, where the head of the shoulder moves out of its proper position, limiting movement and function and for some people, it can cause a lot of pain.
At On Track Physiotherapy, we help you strengthen the muscles around your shoulder and arm, improving control and access to your hand. Through targeted exercises and practical strategies, we support you in regaining hand function and increasing independence in daily activities.
Personalised Stroke Support
Every stroke is different, and each person’s recovery journey is unique. You may experience spasticity in certain areas, fatigue, changes in memory or thinking, or challenges with spatial awareness and coordination.
We work closely with you to manage and reduce the impact of these individual symptoms, helping you achieve your personal goals—whether that’s getting out of a chair independently, walking on your own, or enjoying outdoor activities safely.
How On Track Physiotherapy has helped our clients after a stroke
We love working alongside our clients to help them achieve their goals—whether it’s walking around the house, returning to golf, or hitting the slopes again. Seeing clients regain the ability to enjoy the activities they love is what drives us.
Our evidence-based stroke rehabilitation programs are tailored to restore movement, improve balance and coordination, reduce muscle tightness, and retrain everyday tasks like walking, reaching, and transfers. With hands-on treatment, targeted exercises, and compassionate guidance, we help clients rebuild confidence, independence, and overall quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Physiotherapy helps stroke survivors regain movement, strength, balance, and coordination. It focuses on restoring independence in daily activities such as walking, reaching, and transfers, while reducing the risk of falls and improving overall function.
Early intervention is ideal. Starting physiotherapy as soon as medically safe can improve recovery outcomes. However, it’s never too late—stroke rehabilitation can be effective even months or years after the event.
We provide evidence-based therapy including strength and flexibility exercises, balance and coordination training, gait retraining, functional task practice, and hands-on techniques to improve mobility and reduce muscle stiffness.
Frequency depends on your individual needs, goals, and recovery stage. Many clients benefit from multiple sessions per week initially, tapering to a maintenance programme as progress is made.
Yes. Physiotherapy can help prevent muscle stiffness, contractures, joint problems, and reduced cardiovascular fitness. It also improves posture, mobility, and overall physical health, supporting long-term recovery and independence.
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Phone: (03) 9889 3542
Address: 1367 Toorak Rd, Camberwell 3124
Melbourne
Australia
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