Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is the treatment of injury, disease and disorders through physical methods — such as exercise, massage, manipulation — over medication and surgery. Our physiotherapists are experts in the structure of the human body and its movement. They provide a targeted hands-on approach to treatment, whilst providing a proven rehabilitation program aimed at restoring your body back to optimal function.
What does a physiotherapist do?
Physiotherapists study the science of movement. They learn how to pinpoint an injury’s root causes.
They can implement a variety of treatment techniques, including:
- Soft and deep tissue massage and release
- Joint mobilisations
- Spinal manipulation
- Traction
- Dry needling
- Exercise prescription
- Graded activity measures
- Pain control strategies
- McKenzie and McGill exercise programs
- Hydrotherapy
- Thorough explanation and education at the cause, prognosis and timeline for your pain and injury
What can a physiotherapist treat?
- Pre and post-surgical rehabilitation
- Managing arthritis
- Management of acute and chronic neck and back pain
- Nerve-related arm and leg pain
- Whiplash and neck-related headaches and dizziness
- Specific spinal conditions (disc herniation, canal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, radicular pain, sciatica)
- Management of hip, lumbo-pelvic, sacroiliac and shoulder pain
- Management of complex cases that have failed traditional intervention
- Pre and post spinal surgery rehab including Fusion, disc replacement, decompression, discectomy
- Pregnancy related upper and lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain
- Managing and reducing chronic pain
- Reducing lower back, torso and neck pain
- Alleviating headaches and migraines
- Pre and postnatal conditions
- Strains
- Muscle tears
- Sports injuries
- Knee pain
- Sports performance
- Increasing strength and range of motion
- Disk bulges
- Muscular/tendon strains and tears
- Joint & spinal manipulation & mobilisation
- CTP motor vehicle injuries
- Treating sports injuries
- Shoulder pain
- Postural problems
- Sprains
What will my session be like?
Your session will be unique, because it is all about you and your particular needs!
In general, here’s what happens:
You will be asked to fill out a patient registration form in our office
You will be guided to a private room, for your one-on-one session with our physiotherapist
The physiotherapist learns about your medical history.
The physiotherapist asks about your condition, how it affects you and what your goals for recovery are.
The physiotherapist assesses and diagnoses your condition. This may include asking to observe the affected area, to do certain movements and some physical testing procedures like your range of motion, muscle strength and reflexes.
You receive a treatment plan that sets goals for you
You will be educated about the root cause of your condition and receive tailored advice
You may receive a combination of treatments such as massage, dry needling/acupuncture, joint mobilization and manipulation, traction
You are prescribed a course of exercises and any assistive devices needed
You will book a follow up in correspondence with your treatment plan
Your physiotherapist will contact your referring doctor or important parties like your coach or employer to help engage them in your recovery.
How do I access Physiotherapy at Plus Allied Health Group?
You do not require a referral to see a physiotherapist.
Physiotherapy is a private service, meaning that you pay out of pocket for this service. There are a variety of rebates available.
If you have Private Health Insurance, you may be eligible for a physiotherapy rebate depending on your cover. You will need to confirm personally with your health insurer. Please bring your health insurance membership card to your appointment, where it will be swiped through our HICAPS terminal, for an on-the-spot claim with your health fund. You will need to pat the remaining cost of the treatment (the gap) in the clinic.
If you have a chronic condition lasting more than six months requiring physiotherapy you may be eligible for bulk billing with Plus Allied Health Group, for up to five combined sessions per calendar year under the government’s Chronic Disease Management GP services. You’ll need a GP referral addressed to Plus Allied Health Group prior to your first appointment.
If your injury is related to work or a third party accident (CTP), we will require your claim number, your insurer details, date of injury, notice of pre-approval if available and workers certificate of capacity prior to your first appointment.
If you call the clinic, our reception team will be happy to guide you through the process.
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