NEW PATIENTS

NEW PATIENTS

FIRST VISIT EXPERIENCE

Everything you need to know for your first physio appointment with Sydney Physio Clinic.

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Doctors Referrals Are Not Required


You do not need a doctors referral. Physiotherapists are qualified and skilled in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions. Physiotherapists are experienced in being the primary point of contact and providing treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. You do, however, need a current doctors referral if you are claiming your physiotherapy treatment under WorkCover, CTP (motor vehicles scheme), Veterans Affairs or the Medicare chronic disease management plan schemes.

 

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What To Expect


At your first appointment we will take a comprehensive history of the complaint, carry out a physical examination of the area and any relevant associated areas, and perform any necessary functional tests.

 

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Your Treatment


Following the assessment, in consultation with you, your physiotherapist will devise a treatment plan involving ways of relieving pain, restoring mobility and function as appropriate. Treatments applied may include techniques ranging from: hands on manual therapy, exercise prescription, taping or bracing, dry needling and electrotherapy modalities-  all coupled with the appropriate education.
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Home Instructions


Education and exercise prescription make up a crucial component of physiotherapy sessions. Developing an understanding on how to manage and improve your condition independently with home strategies between any necessary treatment sessions is the foundation of a successful treatment approach, and the foundation for achieving optimal outcomes.

 

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Imaging And Other Therapy


When relevan,t we can refer onwards for alternative assessment or treatment options within our vast network. We regularly communicate and work closely with practitioners in other areas of medical specialties.

 

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Your Next Appointment


We stand by our commitment to deliver the most efficient and effective rehabilitation to our patients, providing only the best evidence-based injury management. You won’t be sold a 12 session treatment plan, and you won’t be upsold on more treatments than you require. Everybody’s condition and needs are different, and in consultation with you, we will plan any future appointments in the initial session; designed to achieve the best possible outcome whilst fitting in with your specific situation.

Initial Consultation

The first step in your recovery is a 30 minute one-on-one consultation with an experienced physiotherapist, encompassing a comprehensive assessment and relevant medical history review. Followed by appropriate physical assessment of the local area and any associated areas, we’ll finish with the necessary hands-on treatment, formulation of a personalised rehabilitation plan and recovery guidelines.

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Initial Shockwave Therapy Consultation

A one-on-one consultation with an experienced physiotherapist, encompassing a comprehensive assessment and relevant medical history review to ascertain the appropriateness for receiving shockwave therapy. Application of shockwave treatment and the formulation of a personalised rehabilitation plan for the coming week/s prior to any subsequent shockwave treatment sessions, including guidelines regarding post shockwave treatment application expectations.

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Do I Need A Doctors Referral?

When claiming under one of the schemes listed below a doctors referral prescribing physiotherapy is required.

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WorkCover Physio


Work-related injuries can be billed directly to your employer’s workers compensation insurers. You will need a WorkCover physio referral from your doctor and Sydney Physio Clinic will bill your insurer directly once we have confirmation of a valid claim number.

 

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Medicare Physio


Medicare will sometimes partly pay for your physiotherapy treatment. This is at the discretion of your doctor, and is for patients with chronic health problems or patients who need to see multiple care providers. A maximum of 5 physiotherapy treatments within one calendar year is allowed. You will need a referral from your doctor to claim medicare physiotherapy under a Chronic Disease Management Plan.
Note: Chronic Disease Management Plan was previously referred to as an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC).
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CTP Physiotherapy


Claiming under the Motor Accidents Scheme with CTP physio claims you must ring your insurer for permission to commence immediate treatment. Sydney Physio Clinic will bill your insurer directly for any CTP physio services provided once we have confirmation of a valid claim number.

 

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Not Sure?


If you have any questions about whether you need a referral for your physiotherapy treatment, paying through your private health cover, or any of our treatments listed above, we’re ready to help. Contact us now.