Our Services
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy is a hands-on approach to therapy to treat injuries affecting joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and soft tissue. Musculoskeletal physiotherapy is used to treat a wide range of common conditions such as low back pain, tennis elbow, shoulder impingement, tendonopathy, muscle strains or tears, and many more. Treatment may involve a combination of mobilisations, low level manipulations, massage, dry needling, exercise prescription, education, injury prevention advice and functional rehabilitation progression and planning.
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Central Physio is able to provide treatment for a wide range of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions under the NDIS scheme. We are currently only able to provide treatment for self-managed or plan managed clients. We unfortunately cannot treat agecy managed clients at present.
Our clinic has disabled parking, disability access, disabiled toilets, gym facilities and access to a hydrotherapy pool with disabled access. If you would prefer, we offer mobile physiotherapy and can treat you at your home or day program.
If you or your plan manager would like more information about our services, please email us at admin@centralphysio.com.au
If you have spoken with us and are interested in commencing treatment, please click here to fill out an online referral form through our website.
Alternatively visit the NDIS page of our website to download a referral form
Workcover
Work place injuries are very common and can sometimes limit not just the ability work but your everyday life too. If you have been injured at work, it is likely that you are entitled to financial support including loss of wages and medical/physiotherapy costs.Our physiotherapist is very experienced in treating work-related injuries and registered to treat under the workers compensation system, meaning you are not out of pocket for treatment that you receive. You will be provided with a rehabilitation program in order to help you recover from your injury and return to your full work capabilities as soon as possible.
At Central Physio, your health and well-being remain the highest priority. As well as providing highly skilled treatment, we will maintain communication with your Doctor, Specialist, Employer, Insurance Company and most importantly, you.
Prior to starting Physiotherapy we will require the following details regarding your Workcover claim:
- Insurance company name
- Claim number
- Date of injury
- Case manager name, number and email
- Nominated treating doctor
- Contact person at work regarding your claim
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Hydrotherapy, or Aquatic Physiotherapy, involves exercise and hands-on treatment in water heated to 34ºC. With session durations of up to one hour (depending on your condition), there is plenty of time to treat the whole person and not just focus on one problem area. All our hydrotherapy sessions at Central Physio are one-on-one appointments.
Hydrotherapy is an extremely versatile form of treatment for all ages - it is possible to carry out very gentle or quite strenuous exercise, and it can begin early in your recovery or well down the track. While most people can safely exercise in warm water, certain medical conditions require special care to be taken. Your physiotherapist will take detailed medical histories and liaise with your doctor when appropriate.
You do not need to be able to swim to participate, and even people who think they don’t like being in the water quickly change their minds as they reap the benefits of warm water hydrotherapy.
Prior to undertaking hydrotherapy you will require an initial assessment to determine the goals of therapy, what your strength and joint range of movement are and what exercise will be most beneficial for you.
Hydrotherapy appointments are available between 12pm and 3pm on weekdays.
We have more detailed information about hydrotherapy on our FAQs page, please contact us if you would still like to learn more.
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At Central Physio, our physiotherapist can perform pre-employment and workplace assessments. These involve the evaluation of an individual’s physical capacity to safely perform the demands of a certain job. Assessments may be general in nature or tailored to a specific role.
The Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program is a referral only program from your GP which can provide up to 5 physiotherapy sessions covered by Medicare. The program is available to those with a musculoskeletal injury who also have a chronic or co-existing health condition.
If you think you may be eligible for this program please discuss this option with your GP at your next visit. If approved by your GP, please bring along all of your referral documents to your appointment so that we can process your plan with Medicare.
Payment for your consultation is due in full at the completion of your appointment. You will then be provided with an invoice which you can use to claim a rebate through Medicare either online, in person or using the Medicare app on your phone.
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It is often assumed that surgery alone is sufficient to resolve a physical complaint. However, there is a large body of evidence to show that completing a pre- and post-operative rehabilitation program greatly improves outcomes post-surgery.
Pre-operative rehabilitation can involve strengthening and stretching the muscles around the affected joint or area to allow the surgery to achieve the best results.
If you are planning to undergo surgery, improving general fitness is also very helpful to reduce the likelihood of adverse effects and prolonged recovery time. In certain cases, improving your fitness can even negate or put back the need for surgery.
Following orthopaedic surgery it is likely that you will require ongoing physiotherapy to re-gain lost strength and muscle, improve range of joint movement and increase fitness and energy levels in order to return to what you love doing. We offer treatment after common elective surgeries such as
- ACL reconstruction
- other ligament reconstruction,
- knee and hip replacements,
- shoulder stabilisation after shoulder dislocation, and
- rotator cuff repairs
Rehabilitation involves progressive exercises in order to build up flexibility, strength and function. This may include hydrotherapy and other types of treatment. We will tailor a program specific to your surgery and deficits in order to aid you through the rehabilitation process and to get you back to your everyday activities as soon as possible.
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Physiotherapists can provide a range of treatments and equipment to patients under the DVA scheme. From the 1st of October 2019, referrals to this service will be under the Allied Health Services treatment cycle. This means that a referral will last for up to 12 sessions or 1 year, whichever ends first. These treatment cycles place you at the centre of your care and the general practitioner (GP) as your care coordinator. There are no limits to the number of treatment cycles you can have.
You can gain access to this service by getting a referral for physiotherapy from a:
- general practitioner (GP)
- medical specialist
- treating doctor in hospital
- hospital discharge planner
Once the physiotherapist has received your referral, they will confirm you are eligible for services, assess your clinical needs and discuss a treatment plan with you.
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If you have been involed in a motor vehicle accident, you may be eligible for treatment for injuries or pain resulting from the incident. Common conditions sustained from a motor vehicle accident include:
Neck Pain including Whiplash
Back Pain
Headaches
Trauma
Muscle and Ligament Strains and Sprains
The pain and trauma resulting from a car crash can often be long-lasting. Symptoms can often recur after they have seemingly resolved.
Check with your GP and insurance provider to determine whether you are eligible for compensable physiotherapy treatment under the CTP scheme.
Dry needling involves multiple advances of an acupuncture-type needle into the ‘trigger point’ of the muscle. The aim is to achieve a local twitch response to release muscle tension and pain.
Dry needling aims to reduce central sensitisation, also known as the central nervous system’s hypersensitivity to pain, reduce local and referred pain, improve muscle activation patterns leading to improved range of motion and can also result in chemical alterations around myofascial trigger points. These trigger points can occur from unaccustomed muscle loading as well low-load repetitive tasks and sustained postures such as sitting at a desk at work.
If you would like to know more or have other questions regarding dry needling, we provide detailed information on our FAQ page or contact us if you still have questions.
Prior to undertaking dry needling you will require an Initial assessment to determine if it is appropriate for you.
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Taping
Rigid taping: The most common form of taping. It is used to reduce joint laxity and provide support, stability and prevention of injury.
Elastic taping: Used for compression to reduce swelling and provides some support when less rigidity is required.
Kinesiology and dynamic taping: special elastic tape used to assist muscle function, offload tendons and assist circulation.
Taping is used as an essential tool in aiding the early management of sports injuries like joint and ligament injuries. By maintaining the joint and ligaments in a normal position and restricting undesirable movement, the body’s natural healing process becomes far more effective.
Osteoarthritis can significantly impact your life because it is most commonly seen in weight bearing joints such as the knees and hips. Pain in these joints often causes people to either reduce their activity or stop exercise altogether, which only makes the problem worse. Physically, this results in an accelerated deconditioning process which weakens muscles which subsequently further causes more joint pain and stiffness.
Physiotherapy is the first-line treatment for knee and hip joint osteoarthritis. Research clearly shows that effective physio management, including manual therapy and a comprehensive strength program, provides great outcomes for people with osteoarthritis. It is important that treatment starts as early as possible to maintain your strength, reduce joint degeneration, minimise changes in joint mechanics and keep you as active as possible.
Physiotherapy can drastically improve the quality of life of aged care patients, no matter how complex their challenges may be. Aged care is a specialised area and we take pride in providing a thorough one-on-one physiotherapy treatments, including mobility and falls assessments, pain management treatments, exercise prescription and equipment prescription and ordering.
Our goal at Central Physio is to keep older people mobile, safe, pain-free and able for as long as possible. We strive to provide the best care to patients and work holistically with the entire clinical care team.
We are able to provide mobile physiotherapy services to aged care homes or residents, as well as in-clinic appointments.
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Contact us for more information about our Aged Care Physiotherapy services or if you know someone who may benefit from our services.
While it isn't possible to completely prevent a fall, exercises that focus on balance and strength training can reduce the risk of falling. We are able to treat elderly adults for injuries sustained from falls, and preventatively help other patients who feel unsteady while walking or standing and are fearful of falling. Certain ​​exercises can help improve balance and build strength to help prevent future falls.
For older adults, activities such as squatting, standing up from a chair and walking may be difficult or cause them to feel unsteady, which increases their risk of falling. Physiotherapy aims to improve both confidence and strength in order to perform these tasks safely.
During your appointment, a physiotherapist will assess difficulties with movement, strength and balance as well as other causes of falls, such as medications or medical conditions and the environment, to pinpoint contributing factors. This enables us to identify the most significant risk factors for individuals, as well as determining an individual’s overall risk of falls.
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