Spinal Cord Injury

Our team specialises in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and will create a personalised therapy program tailored to your specific needs, challenges, and goals. We have a comprehensive range of disciplines, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and advanced rehabilitation technology when appropriate, to help you achieve your goals.

Our spinal cord injury rehab targets

Mobility and balance: Enhance your ability to stand, walk, and manage the risk of falling, depending on your level of injury.
Arm and hand use: Increase the use and strength of your upper limbs, depending on your level of injury.
Swallowing difficulties: Improve ability to swallow effectively.
Speech and communication: Develop clearer and more effective communication skills.
Fatigue: Implement strategies to improve energy levels and endurance.
Muscle strength: Build and maintain strength to support overall physical function.
Cognitive function: Enhance memory and problem-solving abilities.
Nutritional support: Optimise diet to improve health and recovery.
Sexuality: Address sexual health, intimacy concerns, including erectile dysfunction.
Mental health: Support psychological, emotional, and social wellbeing.
Independence: Enhance independence through home modifications, adaptive equipment, and assistive technologies.

Therapies and strategies will be tailored to address your unique needs, challenges, and goals.

Your program may include

Physiotherapy

Enhance your physical abilities and improve movement through targeted exercises, stretches, and activities designed to enhance your overall mobility and health.

Occupational Therapy

Enhance your quality of life by making everyday tasks easier and more manageable through new techniques and adaptive tools.

Speech Pathology

Develop better communication and swallowing skills through personalised therapy plans, improving your ability to express yourself and manage eating or drinking difficulties.

Dietetics

Improve dietary habits for better health and enhance wellbeing with guidance from an experience dietician

Hydrotherapy

Achieve pain relief, muscle strengthening, increased circulation, and improved overall function through targeted exercises in warm water.

Sexuality Services

Improve your sexual wellbeing and relationship satisfaction through safe, confidential, and judgment-free counselling that supports your personal needs and desires.

Social Work

Navigate the challenges of illness, injury, and disability more effectively with access to resources, guidance, and support that enhance your quality of life.

Upper Limb Program

Enhance the strength and functionality of your arms, shoulders, hands, and fingers through a tailored rehabilitation program, promoting overall well-being and independence.

Adaptive Recreation

Engage in activities such as cycling, tennis, painting, and drone fishing to improve your skills and boost your confidence, enabling you to participate in activities you enjoy with greater ease.

Driving Assessment

Regain your driving independence with confidence through our driver assessment and training service, tailored to overcome challenges from injury, illness, or disability.

Home Modifications & Equipment Scripting

Transform your living environment to enhance comfort, safety and convenience, making daily activities easier and promoting greater independence.

Mobility Program

Improve your balance, walking, gait, and strength, leading to enhanced movement and increased physical capabilities.

Payment options

There are several funding options available to access our services and programs, including NDIS, icare and self-funding, with options for private health insurance coming soon.

Spinal Cord Injury Rehab at Royal Rehab LifeWorks Ryde