Daily physio blocks for children with cerebral palsy, motor delays and other neurological and developmental conditions, at North West Physiotherapy Lutwyche in Brisbane’s inner north.
What is intensive therapy?
Intensive therapy packs a lot of physio into a short time. Instead of one session a week, your child comes in every weekday for one or two weeks, for between 2 and 3 hours a day.
We run intensive therapy blocks at North West Physiotherapy Lutwyche. Across the North West Physio group, children with neurological and developmental conditions are seen at Lutwyche.
How a block works
| Detail | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Length | 1 or 2 weeks |
| Days | Monday to Friday, on dates that suit your family |
| Hours a day | 2 to 3, depending on your child’s needs |
| Where | A private treatment room at Lutwyche, with the clinic gym close by |
| Who | Vince Travia, Principal Physiotherapist. Paediatric training: APA Paediatrics Level 1, Cuevas Medek Exercises Level 1 |
| Approach | The Intensive Model of Therapy (IMOT): therapy exercises mixed with play to keep your child motivated |
Before, during and after
- Assessment first. We see your child for an assessment, talk through what you’d like them to work on (for example sitting, standing, stepping or using their hands), and agree on goals for the block.
- The block. Every session works towards those goals. Exercises are mixed with play to keep your child motivated.
- After the block. You go home with a home program, and we reassess every 3 to 6 months.
- Reports. NDIS participants get written reports for plan reviews and funding requests.
What are Cuevas Medek Exercises?
Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME) is a children’s physiotherapy method for motor delay, developed by physiotherapist Ramon Cuevas.
The physio gradually holds your child further from the body as they get stronger, for example at the legs instead of the trunk. Your child then has to react and hold themselves up against gravity.
At Lutwyche, CME can be part of an intensive block or used in weekly sessions. Read more about Cuevas Medek Exercises at Lutwyche.
Who it’s for
Intensive therapy may suit babies, children and teenagers who have:
- cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome
- another neurological or developmental condition
- motor delays: rolling, sitting, crawling, standing or walking later than expected
Not sure if it’s right for your child? Call (07) 3568 8844 and talk it through with Vince before booking anything.
Funding
| Funding | At Lutwyche |
|---|---|
| NDIS | Registered NDIS provider. Our intensive therapy programs are set up for children with NDIS funding. We write the reports your plan reviews need. |
| Private health | All funds accepted, claim on the spot. Rebates depend on your policy. |
Travelling to Lutwyche
We’re at Shop 2/504 Lutwyche Road, about 5km north of the CBD, with free parking behind the building off Reid Lane and a street-level entry. There’s a café and Lutwyche shopping centre across the road for breaks on long days, and brothers and sisters are welcome to come along and join in.
Common questions
Where can my child have intensive therapy for cerebral palsy in Brisbane?
At North West Physiotherapy Lutwyche, on Lutwyche Road in Brisbane’s inner north. Blocks run 2 to 3 hours a day, Monday to Friday, for one or two weeks.
How is intensive therapy different from weekly physio?
Weekly physio spreads sessions over months. Intensive therapy fits many sessions into one or two weeks.
How many hours a day is an intensive block?
Two to three hours a day, depending on your child’s needs. Sessions mix therapy exercises with play.
Where can I find Cuevas Medek Exercises in Brisbane?
At North West Physiotherapy Lutwyche, with Vince Travia, who has completed Cuevas Medek Exercises Level 1 training. CME can be part of an intensive block or used in weekly sessions.
What is Cuevas Medek Exercises?
A physio method for children with motor delay, where the therapist gradually holds the child further from the body so the child has to work harder to hold themselves up.
Can NDIS pay for intensive therapy?
It can, depending on your child’s plan. North West Physiotherapy Lutwyche is a registered NDIS provider, and our intensive therapy programs are set up for children with NDIS funding. Call us and we’ll talk through what your plan covers.
What happens after a block?
You get a home program to keep going, and we reassess every 3 to 6 months and write reports for NDIS plan reviews.
More from Lutwyche
- North West Physiotherapy Lutwyche: the clinic, hours and parking
- Paediatric physiotherapy at North West Physio
- Meet the Lutwyche team
- A guide to NDIS physiotherapy
Talk through a block for your child. Start with an assessment, or call first to talk about whether a block suits your child.