Physiotherapy
Our Physiotherapists have many years of combined experience helping patients just like you to get out of pain and return to work, sport and life.
What is Physiotherapy Treatment?
Physiotherapy aims to help patients maintain, recover or improve their physical ability that may be impaired due to a condition or injury.
Physiotherapists offer tried-and-true techniques, combined with cutting edge state-of-the-art procedures that can help get you back on your feet with a spring in your step and a smile on your face.
Our Physiotherapists care for patients with health problems of the neuro-musculoskeletal system, which includes
- nerves,
- bones,
- muscles,
- ligaments, and
- tendons.
Whether the pain be old, new, due to injury or ergonomics our Physiotherapists practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care.
The team at Belconnen Medical & Skin Clinic includes experienced Physiotherapists who provide a wide range of treatments to patients who are visiting the clinic.
Meet Our Physiotherapists
What Problems Can Physiotherapists Treat?
Our team can assist in the management of a variety of problematic areas that cause aches and pains including:
| Pain | Injury | Restricted Movement |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pain | Sports Injuries | Restricted Movement |
| Neck Pain | Overuse Injuries | Rounded Shoulders |
| Shoulder Pain | Repetitive Strain Injury | Forward Head Posture |
| Jaw Pain | Disc Disorders | Sciatica |
| Arthritis | Whiplash | Pinched Nerves and Joints |
| Sciatic Nerve Pain | ||
| Painful Muscles |
About Our Physiotherapy Service
At Belconnen Medical & Skin Clinic, our Physiotherapists are highly qualified and experienced in treating a wide range of conditions to reduce pain fast.
We’re your local Physiotherapists! At Belconnen Medical & Skin Clinic, our Physiotherapists are passionate about providing the highest standard of personalised solutions and care that will give you the best possible results for your injuries or problematic area.
Our team are highly skilled in this regard and will employ manipulation and mobilisation techniques to complement your individualised progressive strengthening program.
A typical treatment plan may include a blend of some of the following:
- education about your condition
- mobilisation and manipulation techniques
- taping and bracing
- balance and proprioception training
- massage
- progressive exercise
- dry needling/ acupuncture
- extracorporeal shockwave therapy
rest assured, our initial assessment will help determine the best course of action for your condition and we will never employ a technique that you are not comfortable with.
The main role of the physiotherapist is to instruct you in an exercise program and to assist you in regaining independent mobility.
Features or Benefits of a Physiotherapy Approach
At Belconnen Medical & Skin Clinic, we are firm believers in the power of hands-on treatment for pain relief and recovery. Physiotherapists typically create plans that involve
- stretching,
- strength training,
- exercises and
- physical manipulation
to help people rehabilitate and recover.
Our Physiotherapists are experts at what the body can do, and will educate patients and families about what is possible, and keep patients motivated during ongoing therapy. Our physiotherapists will track progress and report to patients and their families.
You can be confident that our physiotherapists can get you out of pain as quickly as possible with our caring and professional approach. our knowledgeable team is highly trained in
- manual therapy,
- dry needling,
- exercise science,
- exercise physiology and
- rehabilitation programs,
so you can be sure to experience top quality service and therapy.
About Physiotherapy Treatment
Before
Preparation for Treatment
Your First Session
When you first attend Belconnen Medical & Skin Clinic, one of our caring professionals will chat with you about your current injury, any previous injuries that may be relevant and your daily lifestyle.
We will also assess how healthy you are medically by taking a detailed account of the problem, followed by a physical examination in order to make a clinical diagnosis of your particular injury.
The most appropriate treatment will be discussed and may be given at your first appointment. You will be advised on the estimated recovery time and self-management for a speedy return to full fitness.
During
Detail specific steps of the procedure
After - Treatment
downtime - answers lifestyle or off work duration
Recovery
About your care plan
Physiotherapy Risks
Each individual patient has specialised requirements
Risks and complications are therefore dependant on
- treatment methods, and
- a patient's condition
Our Physiotherapists will identify and make a judgment on any risks associated with a proposed course of treatment. Any risk will be clearly disclosed so a patients can determine what treatment they receive. The patient is always invited to ask questions about the treatment and any associated risks
Depending on the specific case, a patient may have elevated risks relating to comorbid conditions or an area of body to be treated. (eg: risk of pneumothorax is non-existent if dry needling is limited to peripheral limbs, risk of fainting may be higher in a person with diabetes if blood sugars are not managed appropriately prior to dry needling, and risk of vertebrobasilar stroke from manipulation is non-existent if thoracic or lumbar spine is treated).
Informed consent will be obtained from each specific treatment.
Payment Options & Funding
We accept patient with the following payments or claim details:
- Private billing
- HICAPS & instant private health rebates onsite
- Dept of Veteran Affairs (DVA),
- Workers Compensation
- Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA),
- Private Insurance,
- NDIS funded,
- EPC GP Care Plans (Medicare rebate available for eligible patients)
