Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) Surrey Hills
A short-term, intensive rehabilitation program aimed at helping individuals regain independence and prevent further decline after an illness or hospital stay.
- Physiotherapy
- Chiropractic
- Massage Therapy
- GLA:D
- Clinical Pilates
- Occupational Therapy
- Laser therapy
- Electrotherapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Speech therapy
- Kinesiology Taping
- Knee Bracing
- Cryotherapy
- Spinal decompression
- Custom mattress
- Custom Orthotic
- NDIS
- Post-OP Rehabilitation
- Aged Care Services
- Dietetics
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Whole Body Vibration
Helping Older Australians Regain Independence
Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) is designed to help older Australians improve their physical function, confidence, and independence after illness, injury, or a decline in mobility.
At Physimed Health, our STRC services focus on achieving meaningful improvements that allow individuals to continue living safely and independently at home.
Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) at Physimed Health is a targeted, time-limited program designed to help individuals regain independence and improve daily function following illness, injury, hospitalisation or periods of physical decline. Our focus is to support clients who may be struggling with mobility, strength, confidence or daily tasks and help them return to living safely and comfortably in their own homes.
STRC is built around personalised physiotherapy and functional rehabilitation, with every care plan tailored to the client’s goals. Whether someone needs help walking again, building strength, managing pain or restoring movement after a setback, we provide structured, progressive therapy designed to achieve meaningful improvements over a short period.
How Our STRC Program Helps
This program is particularly beneficial for people who:
- Have recently experienced a physical decline
- Are transitioning from hospital back to home
- Require support to regain physical capacity
- Need help improving independence with day-to-day tasks
- Are aiming to prevent further deterioration
Through guided exercises, mobility retraining, balance and coordination work, strengthening routines and pain-relief strategies, our physiotherapists help clients rebuild confidence in their bodies and their abilities.
Preventing Further Decline and Promoting Long-Term Health
A core goal of STRC is not just recovery—but prevention. By improving physical function early, we help clients avoid falls, manage chronic symptoms, and reduce the risk of future hospital visits. Clients gain practical tools and routines that support long-term resilience, health and independence.
Collaborative, Client-Centred Care
Our approach to STRC is highly collaborative. We often work alongside GPs, nurses, occupational therapists, carers and other healthcare partners to ensure all aspects of health and functional ability are supported.
We are here to help with:
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Pre and post-operative rehabilitation
- General reconditioning
- Balance problems and falls
- Osteoarthritis
- Nerve pain
- Chronic/persistent pain
- Tendon pain
- Headaches
- Head and neck pain
- Shoulder and elbow pain
- Wrist and hand pain
- Lower back pain
- Hip and leg pain
- Knee pain
- Foot and ankle pain
Empowering Clients to Live Independently
Above all, STRC at Physimed Health is about restoring confidence and capability. We aim to help individuals feel secure in their movements, capable in daily activities, and empowered to live life on their own terms. Through structured short-term support, our clients achieve a renewed sense of independence and a better quality of life.
Specialised In:
NDIS | Support at home (SAH) | Developmental Delays | Functional Capacity Assessment & Report | Assistive Technology Assessment & Report | Sensory Assessment & Report | Motor Skills (Gross & Fine) | Self-Care Skills | School Readiness Programs
Frequently asked questions
The program is generally delivered over a short-term period designed to achieve measurable improvements.
Yes. Physiotherapy is often a key component of restorative care programs.