Physiotherapy
At ME Physio, our team take an individualised approach to physiotherapy. Following a thorough assessment, our physiotherapists provide on-pointe diagnosis and individualised treatment plans to help you get out of pain quickly.
Each time you see our physiotherapists, you can be assured that you will be given the best care. Our team take a collaborative approach and work closely together so that you can be assured of a comprehensive approach utilising our teams combined extensive experience and knowledge.
Our physiotherapists at ME Physio can treat utilising a wide range of hands-on techniques including massage, mobilisations, manipulation and dry needling to help you get pain free.
What does physiotherapy help with?
Common conditions that our physiotherapist’s at ME Physio treat include:
- Low back pain
- Neck pain and headaches
- Shoulder pain
- Spinal pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Post operative care including joint replacement surgery and joint reconstructions
- Sporting injuries
- Tendon pain
- Foot pain such as plantar fasciitis
As well as getting you quickly out of pain, our physiotherapists have extensive experience with a variety of exercise options to address the underlying issues and help you get stronger, healthier and happier. Whether this is exercises at home, your gym or even our two onsite studios at ME Physio that are equipped with Pilates and gym equipment.
What happens when you see a physiotherapist?
On your first appointment with our team at ME Physio, your physiotherapist will perform a thorough physical and medical assessment to quickly figure out what is happening. By performing a range of tests, your physiotherapist will be able to diagnose and develop a specific treatment plan for your condition.
These physical tests may involve observing you do a range of movements such as sitting, standing, walking or running. They may also move your limbs to check flexibility or palpate (feel) to get an understanding of what may be happening. A number of other tests may also be performed which include examining stability, strength and endurance. Generally these tests will be pain free but some tests may cause mild discomfort. By providing feedback on how it is feeling, this will assist your physiotherapist to narrow down and find the cause of your symptoms.
After these tests, your physiotherapist will be able to provide you a diagnoses and commence treatment. Of course, your physiotherapist will be able to answer any questions or queries around your injury. This can commonly include what can be done at home to improve healing and recovery. Likewise, your physiotherapist will be able to discuss prognosis and time frames around what activities (if any) may need to be modified or avoided in order to prevent further injury.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?
There is no referral necessary from a medical professional or specialist to see a physiotherapist.
Whilst our team work closely with a number of General Practitioner’s, Specialist’s and Surgeons – your physiotherapist at ME Physio will liaise closely with your medical practitioner if required to ensure a successful and quick recovery.
Can I claim my physiotherapist appointment on Private Health insurance?
We accept all private health insurance providers at ME Physio. If you have private health insurance with extras, we are able to claim on-the-spot using HICAPs when you bring your card to your appointment.
Please note, using HICAPs is only available on the date of service. However, where required, our team will provide you a receipt with all details that will assist in claiming through your private health insurer after the date of service.
Can a physiotherapist refer for scans?
Yes. Our team at ME Physio work with a range of local imaging providers and radiologists and can refer for X-rays and MRI scans at a similar out of pocket cost to a referral from your GP.
Following a thorough assessment, your physiotherapist is able to work out if this is required.