Therapy & Allied Health for Transverse Myelitis
The allied health and therapy the NDIS funds for Transverse Myelitis, how Capacity Building pays for it, and how to find the right therapists.
Therapy and allied health help many people with Transverse Myelitis build skills, stay independent and take part in daily life. This guide covers which therapies tend to help, how the NDIS funds them, and how to find the right therapists.
Understanding Transverse Myelitis and therapy
Transverse Myelitis (TM) is a rare neurological condition caused by inflammation across a segment of the spinal cord. The inflammation damages myelin — the protective coating around nerve fibres — interrupting the…
Which therapies help with Transverse Myelitis
The allied health supports a plan for Transverse Myelitis commonly includes are:
How the NDIS funds therapy
Most therapy sits in your Capacity Building budget, under Improved Daily Living. A few things to know:
Making your therapy budget go further
A few ways to stretch therapy funding for Transverse Myelitis: