Key responsibilities

Documentation - interventions, responses, observations

Communication with Physiotherapist

Prioritise safety and provide encouragement

Clinician

Allied Health Assistant helps with:​

Developing / implementing exercise programs
Helping participants achieve their goals
Mobility practice
Functional task performances
Relevant education

Benefits of using an Allied Health Assistant:​

  • Enhanced frequency of sessions vs a traditional Physio only
  • Increased affordability due to lower costs for AHA sessions
  • Improved clinical access
  • Can have a hybrid approach i.e. could alternate between Physio and AHA

Flexible referral pathways: Physio to AHA

Transitioning between services is fluid and driven by clinical appropriateness

 Pathway 1: Standard Early Support 

Physio assessment and exercise program creation, with AHA support starting after the 3rd session

 Pathway 2: The Hybrid Approach 

Alternating between Physio and AHA sessions to provide close clinical oversight while maintaining therapy frequency.​

 Pathway 3: Maintenance & Sustainability 

Ideal for existing participants requiring long-term exercise maintenance or those looking for a more cost-effective therapy frequency.​

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Our referral process

Referral

How to refer

To refer a client, contact our team.

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