Frequently asked questions:
Q: What is Physiotherapy?
A: The Australian Physiotherapy association defines Physiotherapy as a healthcare profession that assesses, diagnoses, treats, and works to prevent disease and disability through physical means. Physiotherapists are experts in movement and function who work in partnership with their patients, assisting them to overcome movement disorders, which may have been present from birth, acquired through accident or injury, or are the result of ageing or life-changing events.
For more information on Physiotherapy in Australia, visit the Australian Physiotherapy Association's website
Q: How can Physiotherapy help me?
A: Physiotherapy can help you recover from injury, reduce pain and stiffness, and increase mobility. A physiotherapist can also help you prevent further injury by listening to your needs and working with you to plan the most appropriate treatment for your condition, including setting goals and treatment outcomes.
Q: Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Physiotherapist?
A: As first contact practitioners, a doctor’s referral is not always necessary to see a physiotherapist. Physiotherapists, doctors, and other health professionals will often work as part of a team to plan and manage treatment for a specific condition. You will however need a doctor's referral if you have a WorkCover claim, are a DVA card holder or are accessing treatment through the Medicare E.P.C programme.
Q: What sort of treatment do Physiotherapists use?
A: Physiotherapists are trained to assess your condition, diagnose the problem, and help you understand what’s wrong. Your treatment plan will take into account your lifestyle, activities, and general health.
The following are common treatment methods physiotherapists may use:
• exercise programs to improve mobility and strengthen muscles
• joint manipulation and mobilisation to reduce pain and stiffness
• muscle re-education to improve control
• airway clearance techniques and breathing exercises
• soft tissue mobilisation (massage)
• hydrotherapy (water based therapy) and electrotherapy (eg ultrasound, TENS)
• assistance with use of aids, splints, crutches, walking sticks and wheelchairs.
Q: What should I expect at my initial consultation?
A: Your Physiotherapist will take a detailed history from you and perform a series of tests in order to make a diagnosis of your problem. An explanation of these findings will be given to you as well as your prognosis, an indication of how long it will take to recover from your injury and how much treatment you are likely to require.
Along with the initial treatment, you will be given education and in most cases an exercise programme to start at home.
Q: How long are the treatment sessions?
A: At Body in Motion Physiotherapy we offer (a minimum of) 30 minute appointments.
Q: What should I wear to my appointment?
A: It is important that we can access the injured area in order to provide the most effective treatment. For example, if you have knee pain then wear shorts as opposed to jeans or if it is your shoulder then a singlet would be more appropriate than a long sleeved shirt. If you are in doubt as to what to wear then please ask us when you make your appointment.
Q: What should I bring to my appointment?
A: You should bring any relevant X-Rays or scans that you have and a doctor's referral if you have one.
For DVA patients you need to bring a D904 referral and your Gold/ White card.
If you are a private patient and belong to a health fund then bring in your health fund card.
If you have a WorkCover claim then you need to bring your medical certificate, doctor's referral and claim number.
If you have been given an E.P.C plan then you need to bring in the doctor's referral (if we haven't already received it) and your Medicare card.
If you have any further questions then you can contact us on 4128 1703 or submit an enquiry on our Contact us page.
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A: The Australian Physiotherapy association defines Physiotherapy as a healthcare profession that assesses, diagnoses, treats, and works to prevent disease and disability through physical means. Physiotherapists are experts in movement and function who work in partnership with their patients, assisting them to overcome movement disorders, which may have been present from birth, acquired through accident or injury, or are the result of ageing or life-changing events.
For more information on Physiotherapy in Australia, visit the Australian Physiotherapy Association's website
Q: How can Physiotherapy help me?
A: Physiotherapy can help you recover from injury, reduce pain and stiffness, and increase mobility. A physiotherapist can also help you prevent further injury by listening to your needs and working with you to plan the most appropriate treatment for your condition, including setting goals and treatment outcomes.
Q: Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Physiotherapist?
A: As first contact practitioners, a doctor’s referral is not always necessary to see a physiotherapist. Physiotherapists, doctors, and other health professionals will often work as part of a team to plan and manage treatment for a specific condition. You will however need a doctor's referral if you have a WorkCover claim, are a DVA card holder or are accessing treatment through the Medicare E.P.C programme.
Q: What sort of treatment do Physiotherapists use?
A: Physiotherapists are trained to assess your condition, diagnose the problem, and help you understand what’s wrong. Your treatment plan will take into account your lifestyle, activities, and general health.
The following are common treatment methods physiotherapists may use:
• exercise programs to improve mobility and strengthen muscles
• joint manipulation and mobilisation to reduce pain and stiffness
• muscle re-education to improve control
• airway clearance techniques and breathing exercises
• soft tissue mobilisation (massage)
• hydrotherapy (water based therapy) and electrotherapy (eg ultrasound, TENS)
• assistance with use of aids, splints, crutches, walking sticks and wheelchairs.
Q: What should I expect at my initial consultation?
A: Your Physiotherapist will take a detailed history from you and perform a series of tests in order to make a diagnosis of your problem. An explanation of these findings will be given to you as well as your prognosis, an indication of how long it will take to recover from your injury and how much treatment you are likely to require.
Along with the initial treatment, you will be given education and in most cases an exercise programme to start at home.
Q: How long are the treatment sessions?
A: At Body in Motion Physiotherapy we offer (a minimum of) 30 minute appointments.
Q: What should I wear to my appointment?
A: It is important that we can access the injured area in order to provide the most effective treatment. For example, if you have knee pain then wear shorts as opposed to jeans or if it is your shoulder then a singlet would be more appropriate than a long sleeved shirt. If you are in doubt as to what to wear then please ask us when you make your appointment.
Q: What should I bring to my appointment?
A: You should bring any relevant X-Rays or scans that you have and a doctor's referral if you have one.
For DVA patients you need to bring a D904 referral and your Gold/ White card.
If you are a private patient and belong to a health fund then bring in your health fund card.
If you have a WorkCover claim then you need to bring your medical certificate, doctor's referral and claim number.
If you have been given an E.P.C plan then you need to bring in the doctor's referral (if we haven't already received it) and your Medicare card.
If you have any further questions then you can contact us on 4128 1703 or submit an enquiry on our Contact us page.
To view our Privacy Policy, please click here
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