FAQ
Do I need a referral?
A medical referral is not necessary for Physiotherapy treatment unless your case is managed by Dept of Veteran Affairs or Work Cover. However, it is valuable to work together with your GP or and medical specialists for optimal outcomes of your treatment. A GP referral is necessary if your treatment is to be part of a Chronic Disease Management Plan.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
A list of medications and non-prescription medications
Referral letter if you have one (see note above)
Relevant reports and xrays
Medicare, pension/concession card, private health fund card
What should I expect at my first consultation?
I will discuss your medical and any other relevant history with you, your main problems and concerns, lifestyle factors and personal goals
I will complete a thorough assessment of your posture, movement, areas of pain, oedema, and scarring
Where applicable circumferential measurements and Bioimpedance spectroscopy using the Impedimed SOZO will be taken. I will discuss with you the specific findings of your assessment and an appropriate treatment plan taking into account your lifestyle and individual goals.
Your initial assessment will take 60 to 75 minutes depending on the area and complexity or your presenting problems. Follow-up consultations will usually be 60 min depending on the treatment required.
How long does treatment take?
Am I given exercise and advice?
I aim to empower you by providing you with self-management strategies and an individual exercise program to enable you to manage your condition as independently as possible.
What are the treatment fees?
Private Physiotherapy treatment is not covered by Medicare. Private Health Funds provide a fee rebate depending on your level of cover. Fees for Initial and Subsequent Consultations are charged depending on the complexity of the presenting problem and the time taken for individual treatment. We are able to provide a discount for Pension or Concession card holders. Please enquire for more details. HICAPS and Eftpos facilities are available so that claims can be made at the time of consultation.
Chronic conditions may be eligible for fee assistance through the Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Program. Please see your GP for more details regarding your eligibility. Treatments under a CDM program are eligible for a rebate of approximately $53.80 towards the cost of a treatment.
Compression garments: If you have private health insurance, check with your provider whether you are entitled to a rebate on compression garments. Queensland has a compression garment subsidy scheme for eligible patients.
DVA patient accounts will be billed to DVA directly. A referral is necessary.