What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is the medicine of restoring movement dysfunction using various modalities such as manual techniques and exercise rehabilitation. It is a scientific and evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and movement dysfunctions. Physiotherapy is a non-invasive way to successfully treat pain and movement problems, and provide a long-term solution. As the saying goes…
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN A CURE!
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Our Physiotherapy Treatment Approach
When the body’s movement is dysfunctional and therefore the body is “out of alignment”, our physiotherapists prefer to use a "hands on" approach aiming to re-align and loosen, stiff and painful joints and ease muscle spasm. This approach is used in conjunction with an active approach, prescribing and advising on exercises to assist in the restoration of alignment and function. Following a detailed assessment of the client’s history, lifestyle, posture and movement our physiotherapists will also aim to identify the CAUSE of the problem and the most appropriate treatment techniques will be selected to treat the cause and to suit the client’s individual needs. Our physiotherapists also advise you how to avoid the same problems or conditions in the future.
Treatment Techniques
The goal of our physiotherapist is to rehabilitate our clients to their best possible state of health whilst tailoring the treatment and rehabilitation regime to suit the needs of the client. Therefore we provide a range of treatment options which are available to suit the specific needs of the client. Our treatment repertoire include the following:
- Muscle- Energy Techniques
- Maitland Joint Mobilisation
- Exercise/Gym Rehabilitation
- Acupuncture & Chinese Cupping
- Ultrasound and Electrotherapy
- Prescription of Medical Aids
- Orthotic Advice and Prescription
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Conditions Treated Our physiotherapists specialise in the treatment of the following: - Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Pre or Post Surgery Management
- Dysfunction Pre/Post Natal Care
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Work Injury Management
Services provided by our physiotherapists include:
- On-site Workplace Assessments
- In-house Injury Prevention Programs
- Rehabilitation & Return-to-Work Planning
- Work Hardening Advice & Prescription
Successful recovery from work injury relies on effective communication between the injured worker, the employer, the worker's doctor, the case manager, the rehabilitation consultant and the physiotherapist. Our physiotherapists recognise this need and are able to assist in early on-site intervention, identification of suitable "alternate" work duties, graded rehabilitation exercise programs focussing on return-to-work and work hardening programs. |
Medicare Enhanced Primary Care Program
Enhanced Primary Care Program (EPC) is a government incentive which allows individuals with a chronic medical illness/condition to receive Medicare rebates for allied health services, such as physiotherapy (refer to below list for other allied health services).
What is a Chronic Medical Illness/Condition?A chronic medical condition is an illness and/or condition which have been present, or likely to be present for more then six (6) months. Such illnesses/conditions include cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and musculoskeletal conditions.
What are the benefits of an Medicare EPC Plan?A Medicare EPC plan is put in place to assist you and your GP manage your chronic medical illness/condition by identifying and managing your needs and planning the best method of treatment.
A Team care arrangement is then made between your GP, other allied health professional/s and you, which provide an organized approach to your care. This approach allows the coordination and collaboration of your treatment plan with at least two other health care providers.
Eligible Allied Health Professionals:
- Aboriginal Health Workers
- Occupational Therapist
- Audiologists
- Osteopaths
- Chiropractors
- Physiotherapists
- Diabetes Educators
- Podiatrists
- Dietitians
- Psychologists
- Exercise Physiologists
- Speech Pathologists
- Mental Health Workers
How do I apply for the Medicare EPC Program?You need to consult your GP who will perform a health assessment to determine whether you would benefit from a Medicare EPC program. Once a Medicare EPC plan is agreed upon, then you can be referred to up to five (5) allied health services each calendar year.
Please note that the five (5) services can be either provided by one allied health professional or shared between multiple allied health professionals. Also, keep in consideration that the allied health professional/s needs to meet specific eligibility criteria and be registered with Medicare Australia.
For Further Information:
- Consult your GP or Practice Nurse
- Talk to your allied health professional
- Visit the Department of Health and Ageing website at www.health.gov.au
- Contact your local Medicare Office
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