Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists provide important healthcare services to people with many different disabilities and to the mainstream community. Our goal is to support your functional movement goals and to ease pain.

What is a physiotherapist?

A physiotherapist is a highly trained allied health professional with expertise in the human body’s structure and movements.

To become a physiotherapist, you must:

Complete a bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or doctorate in physiotherapy
Undergo supervised practice in a clinical setting
Register with the National Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Undertake continuing professional development.

Once qualified and practising, your physiotherapist can:

Assess and diagnose your condition
Work in tandem with others in your treatment team
Plan and manage your care based on clinical evidence and clinical judgement
Relieve your symptoms
Address any underlying vulnerabilities in your biomechanics
Personalise your treatment so that it works with your lifestyle, goals and overall health.

Why should I see a physiotherapist?

A physiotherapist can help you manage a number of different issues relating to your overall health and wellbeing or to your stage of life.

Age / Life Stage

Developmental delays in childhood
Pregnancy, birth and recovery
Ageing well – reducing falls risk

Chronic conditions and disabilities

Cerebral palsy
Cystic fibrosis
Multiple sclerosis
Autism
Spinal cord injuries
Brain injuries
Parkinson’s disease
Cancer
Arthritis
Stroke
Diabetes
Heart health

Maintaining wellbeing

Health at work
Recovering from injury
Preparing for surgery
Rehab after surgery
Improving sports performance and fitness

What are some common physiotherapy treatments?

Physiotherapy treatment uses a number of evidence-based non-surgical techniques to improve your function.

We can also advise on and assist with mobility aids.

What can I expect from my first appointment?

A physiotherapist is a highly trained allied health professional with expertise in the human body’s structure and movements.

Your first appointment provides an opportunity for you and your physiotherapist to get to know one another.

Your physiotherapist is likely to ask you questions about your:

Symptoms or concerns
Lifestyle and interests
Medical history
Overall health and wellbeing.

After reviewing that, we’ll conduct a physical assessment and, from there, we can develop a treatment plan that meets your needs.

There’s some paperwork to complete before your first appointment. We’ll email this to you when you book. If you prefer to complete the forms in hard copy, please arrive 10 minutes early.

Do I need a referral?

You may benefit from getting a referral from your GP. If you have a chronic condition like diabetes, for example, your GP may be able to develop a Chronic Disease Management Plan for you that allows you to claim a DVA or Medicare rebate towards the cost of your treatment.

Physiotherapy

Kids and adults

Neurological disorders

Chronic conditions

Musculoskeletal difficulties

Mental health support

What is a physiotherapist?

Why should I see a physiotherapist?

Age / Life Stage

Chronic conditions and disabilities

Maintaining wellbeing

What are some common physiotherapy treatments?

Exercise programs

Joint manipulation and mobilisation

Muscle re-education

Soft tissue mobilisation

Airway clearance techniques & breathing exercises

Acupuncture and dry needling

What can I expect from my first appointment?

Do I need a referral?