Understanding The Role Of
At Abilitive, our therapy assistants collaborate with allied health professionals to help you achieve your health, wellbeing, and functional goals. They provide hands-on support to implement your therapy programs, build your skills, and help you progress between formal therapy sessions. They work under the supervision of exercise physiologists, occupational therapists, or physiotherapists.
What are Therapy Assistants?
Therapy assistants are trained support workers who deliver therapy programs designed and supervised by qualified allied health professionals. They bridge the gap between formal therapy sessions, providing:
Consistent practice and repetition to build skills and embed new habits
Hands-on support with exercises, activities, and therapeutic programs
Motivation and encouragement to help you stay on track with your goals
Feedback to therapists about your progress, challenges, and achievements
Therapy assistants work under the direction of your allied health professional, following individualised therapy plans tailored to your specific goals and needs.
What Therapy Assistants do?
Implement Therapy Programs
Deliver exercises, activities, and interventions designed by your exercise physiologist, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist.
Support Skill Development
Help you practice and build skills such as strength, balance, coordination, daily living activities, or functional movement.
Provide Hands-On Assistance
Support you with therapy exercises, mobility programs, equipment use, and therapeutic activities in your home, community, or clinic.
Monitor and Report Progress
Track your achievements, observe any difficulties, and report back to your supervising therapist to ensure your program is working effectively.
Encourage and Motivate
Provide ongoing support, positive reinforcement, and encouragement to help you stay motivated and engaged with your therapy goals.
Support Between Sessions
Help you maintain momentum between formal allied health appointments, ensuring consistent practice and progress.
Is Therapy Assistant Support Right for You?
- Have an allied health therapy program (exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy)
- Need regular practice and support between formal therapy sessions
- Would benefit from hands-on assistance with exercises or activities
- Want to build skills and maintain progress consistently
