Lower Limb Amputee Physiotherapy
Support from surgery to independence
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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.
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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.
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We support all levels of lower limb amputation, including those due to trauma, vascular disease, diabetes, or cancer.
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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​
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Our goal is to help you move safely, confidently, and independently—on your terms.
Neurological Conditions
The Physio Lounge proudly offers experienced, individualised care for people living with neurological conditions.
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At The Physio Lounge, neurological physiotherapy is guided by Heather Spalton’s extensive experience across hospital, outpatient, and community rehabilitation settings. With over two decades of clinical practice Heather brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people living with neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and post-polio syndrome.
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Therapy is highly individualised and goal-focused, with an emphasis on:
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Improving motor control and coordination
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Enhancing walking ability and balance
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Minimising fatigue and falls risk
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Promoting confidence and independence in everyday tasks
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Promoting normal pattern of movement to protect joints from compensations
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Advising on appropriate equipment and educating care givers
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Heather is skilled in functional retraining, task-specific rehabilitation, splinting, and assisted treadmill-based gait therapy. She also has direct experience working with advanced neuro-orthotic devices such as the Ottobock C-Brace and other stance-control orthoses, supporting clients in optimising their use for improved mobility, safety, and quality of life.
Scar Therapy Management
Restoring movement, comfort, and confidence through skilled physiotherapy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
