Movement Disorders Allied Health Therapy Program – for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders’

The Movement Disorders Allied Health Therapy Program offers interdisciplinary care for people with Parkinson’s Disease, or other movement disorders such as Multi System Atrophy (MSA), and Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy (PSP).

Our Team 

  • LSVT BIG certified Physiotherapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • LSVT LOUD certified Speech Therapist
  • Social Worker or Dietitian, if required

Our Services

The program consists of individual (Fairfield/Kew) or group sessions (Kew) depending on your needs and attendance location.

It is based on the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD) principles of intensity, amplitude and whole body training. We will help build your strength, balance, and confidence, to be able to do the things you wish to do.

The 8-week exercise group runs twice a week for 1 hour. A speech therapy group also runs for those that require input.

Referral Information

Referrals from medical practitioners/allied health professionals can be made via the HIP referral form or a medical letter from your GP.

Referral letter or form should be faxed to HIP Central Intake on Fax: (03) 9231 2202 or email to HIPcentralreferrals@svha.org.au.

Enquiries about referrals please contact Tel: (03) 9231 8660.

Our Location

The Movement Disorders Program is available at two sites.

  • Kew Community Rehabilitation Centre, St Georges Hospital, 283 Cotham Rd, Kew. The entrance to the community rehabilitation centre is located on Cotham Road

     

  • Fairfield Community Rehabilitation Centre, 440 Heidelberg Road, Fairfield

 

When you arrive at the centre, please present to the reception desk.

Costs

There is an administrative fee of $7.00 for each attendance at the centre.

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