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Lower Limb Amputee Physio
Support from surgery to independence
At The Physio Lounge, we offer expert physiotherapy for people with lower limb amputation. Whether you're adapting to a prosthesis or progressing through rehabilitation without one, we provide personalised care to support your mobility, strength, and confidence.
With over 20 years of experience, we understand the challenges of limb loss and create a safe, supportive space for recovery and long-term progress.
We support all levels of lower limb amputation, including those due to trauma, vascular disease, diabetes, or cancer.
Services include:
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Stump care, scar therapy, and volume management
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Prosthetic gait training
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Strength, balance, and endurance programs
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Sensory re-education
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Falls prevention
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Education on self-care, equipment use, and navigating life as an amputee
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Coordination with prosthetists, GPs, and NDIS teams
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Management of residual limb pain and phantom sensation
Our goal is to help you move safely, confidently, and independently—on your terms.
Scar Therapy Rehab
Restoring movement, comfort, and confidence through skilled physiotherapy
Scar tissue can form after surgery, injury, burns, or amputation. While a natural part of healing, scars can become problematic—leading to restricted movement, pain, hypersensitivity, reduced function, or poor body awareness. In some cases, adhesions form beneath the skin, binding layers of tissue together and limiting normal mobility. This can impact surrounding joints and muscles, contribute to compensatory movement patterns, or interfere with prosthetic comfort and socket fit.
Scar therapy is designed to actively support the body’s healing process, improving scar mobility, reducing discomfort, and restoring sensory input. Techniques may include soft tissue mobilisation, cupping, desensitisation, vibration, and guided movement—all targeted to reduce restrictions and promote normal movement patterns.
Scar therapy is most effective when delivered by a physiotherapist who understands how scar behaviour impacts movement and function. Physiotherapists are trained to tailor treatment to the individual's stage of healing, sensitivity, and broader rehabilitation needs, ensuring therapy is safe, effective, and goal driven.
In short, scar therapy is not just about appearance—it’s about function, comfort, and confidence. When delivered by a physiotherapist, it becomes an integrated part of your rehabilitation, helping you move more freely and feel more in control of your body.
