Physiotherapy is an evidence-based profession that focuses on improving a person’s physical function, mobility, and overall well-being through scientific evidence-based knowledge, various therapeutic techniques, and exercises.
Physiotherapists are university qualified healthcare professionals who assess, diagnose, and treat conditions related to movement and physical impairments.
The goal of physiotherapy is to help individuals recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, prevent injuries, and improve their quality of life.
Physiotherapists use a combination of manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription, education, and modalities such as hands on manual therapy, joint manipulation and mobilisation, dry needling, acupuncture, ultrasound, clinical Pilates, gait analysis/re-education heat, to address a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory issues.
Imagine a Physiotherapist as akin to a detective, delving into the intricacies of the body’s movements and investigating its mechanisms.
They are qualified health care professionals trained to assess your condition, how you are moving, diagnose the issue at hand and to help you to understand what’s going on – how to move better, more efficiently and help you get back to the things you love doing.
Physiotherapists are experts in the structure of the human body and how it moves.
They work with people of all ages to treat a broad range of health conditions affecting the musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory/pulmonary systems.
These conditions include:
- Sports injuries (Sprains, Strains, Fractures) Soft Tissue Injuries and other
- Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Neck Pain & Associated Headaches.
- Low Back Pain
- Chronic health conditions such as osteoarthritis, diabetes, obesity
- Neurological conditions such as Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
- Post Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g. Joint Replacement, Arthroscopies or ACL Reconstruction)
- Respiratory Conditions (e.g. COPD, Cystic Fibrosis)
This list is not exhaustive but gives you an overview of the diverse range of conditions physiotherapists can help with. We work closely with you to support you in achieving your goals.
There are no set number of physiotherapy visits.
The number of visits you require varies and will depend on the individual and other factors such as the nature and severity of the condition and your personal goals.
Your Initial consultation involves your full assessment and goal setting session which will guide treatment plans and decipher the frequency of your visits.
Here at the human repair shop, we offer expert physiotherapy services and empower the individual to take control of their rehabilitation and ensure they feel autonomous and equipped with the tools to succeed.
Physiotherapy is hugely beneficial for both pre and post orthopaedic surgery.
The latest evidence suggests that the best post-operative functional outcomes are following a block of pre-habilitation sessions guided by a Physiotherapist. Pre-Op Physio helps to improve muscle strength and joint mobility prior to surgery which can also lead to faster recovery times and shorter hospital stays.
Post-Operative Physiotherapy focuses on reducing pain, stiffness and swelling initially while promoting healing and restoring a gradual return to function.
Post-Op Physio has been shown to enhance muscle strength, joint range of motion and overall physical function which will aid and facilitate a quicker return to your daily activities and sports.
Yes, you can claim your private health rebates on the spot here at human repair shop.
Meaning that you are not out of pocket.
For more information on how much you will be covered, visit your private health insurance website, or call them on the customer help number.
You don’t need a referral from a doctor to visit a Physiotherapist at human repair shop.
You can just simply schedule an appointment through our online booking service or call the clinic on (02) 8018 4884 to book your appointment.
An initial consultation is an hour long. During this appointment the physiotherapist will take a detailed, thorough account of the problem and gather information about your daily activities. You will be asked a series of questions in relation to your injury or presentation which will guide what parts of the body the physio will further examine. The physio will obtain a good understanding of your movement status during the physical examination. You will be asked to move (depending on what part of the body is involved) so we would encourage you to wear shorts or comfortable clothing.
The most appropriate treatment will be discussed and provided at this appointment and a plan put in place to support you towards achieving your goals.