Allied Health Assistance at Basham Physiotherapy

An Allied Health Assistant (AHA) supports the delivery of physiotherapy programs and helps patients complete supervised exercise programs safely and effectively. At Basham Physiotherapy, our AHA works directly alongside our physiotherapy team to ensure your prescribed program is carried out correctly, monitored, and progressed as needed.

For many patients, the biggest gains come not only from hands on treatment, but from consistent, guided exercise that builds strength, capacity and confidence over time. This is where an Allied Health Assistant plays a key role.

Why complete a supervised exercise program with an AHA?

Evidence shows that people who complete exercise under supervision have better long term outcomes. Supervision improves technique, reduces risk of flare ups and helps you stay consistent and accountable.

A supervised program can:

• improve mobility, strength and endurance

• reduce risk of re injury

• support return to work, sport or day to day activities

• build confidence with movement

• maintain or improve progress between physiotherapy reviews

Your physiotherapist will prescribe your program and progress it. Your AHA provides supervision, coaching and support as you complete the exercises.

Where can an AHA supervised program take place?

At Basham Physiotherapy, supervised sessions can occur in:

Hydrotherapy Pool
Warm water exercise can reduce pain, improve mobility and allow early movement without high load. Your AHA can guide you through your hydro program step by step.

Gym Equipment
From resistance training to functional strength progressions, your AHA ensures you are performing correct technique and using appropriate load.

Clinical Pilates Studio
Guided Pilates based rehab can improve core control, balance and movement patterns. Your AHA supports you to apply the correct movement strategy your physiotherapist has prescribed.

Meet our Allied Health Assistant

Linda Blahovec is our highly experienced Allied Health Assistant.
Linda works closely with our physiotherapists to support patients through individually designed programs. She has a calm and encouraging approach and is passionate about helping people feel more confident with movement and exercise.

Who is this service suitable for?

Supervised AHA sessions are ideal for people who want to:

• progress rehab between physiotherapy appointments

• build strength safely after injury

• transition toward independence with exercise

• maintain progress after periods of pain or inactivity