The Eastern Health Focal Spasticity Management Clinic (FSMC) is a specialised interdisciplinary clinic run by a rehabilitation physician and a physiotherapist. Occupational therapy is available via Community Rehabilitation Program as required.
Spasticity can affect a person’s upper or lower limbs and this may impact on their functional ability, hygiene, ease of dressing or cause pain. The clinic provides a comprehensive assessment and makes recommendations regarding the management of spasticity. Where clinically indicated, medical management may include injections into the upper and or lower limbs to assist with achieving client goals.
Eligible clients: Adults with a neurological condition such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy and neuropathies are suitable for management in the Spasticity Clinic.
You will need a referral from your GP or Specialist.
There is no cost to attend the clinic as it is MBS funded
Our team
- Rehabilitation physician
- Physiotherapist
You will be able to access the interdisciplinary team in the Community Rehabilitation Program which can offer additional support during an episode of care
- Adults with a neurological condition such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy and neuropathies are suitable for management in the Spasticity Clinic.
- Clients reside in Eastern Health catchment area
- Active Eastern Health Rehabilitation & Specialist Clinics patients.
- GP, other medical or allied health staff can refer although self-referral is possible.
- NB. A medical referral is necessary to access this MBS funded clinic.
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Address |
Angliss Community Rehabilitation Centre, Talaskia Road, Upper Ferntree Gully Peter James Centre Community Rehabilitation Centre Entrance B, Mahoneys Road, Burwood East |
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Contact |
All queries should be sent to Angliss Community Rehabilitation reception: Ph: (03) 9764 6229 Fax: (03)9764 6330
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, we do not offer home based. Follow up home based physiotherapy and occupational therapy may be available through our Community Rehabilitation Program if required.
No, the service is MBS funded so there will be no cost.