Manual Therapy
Hands-on physiotherapy approach to improving movement, function and the reduction of pain. Based on clinical reasoning, manual therapy has mechanical, neurophysiological and psychological benefits.
Physiotherapists are experts in the examination and treatment of musculo-skeletal, neuro-muscular and cardio-thoracic problems that affect peoples' abilities to move the way they want and function as well as they want in their daily lives
Physiotherapy uses a variety of techniques to help your muscles and joints work to their full potential. It can help repair damage by speeding up the healing process and reducing pain and stiffness. Physiotherapists also have an important role in rehabilitation, for example, helping people who have had strokes to relearn basic movements. However, physiotherapists don't just offer treatment; their advice can help you prevent problems from returning or even from happening in the first place.
Patient education is key to the success of physiotherapy.
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Make an appointment TODAYHands-on physiotherapy approach to improving movement, function and the reduction of pain. Based on clinical reasoning, manual therapy has mechanical, neurophysiological and psychological benefits.
Massage is an age old technique uses both stretching and pressure in a rhythmic flow.Massage helps in relieving tension in specific muscles that have built up due to injury or stress.
Physiotherapists are the experts in assisting recovery from Orthopaedic trauma and surgery, Neurological issues such as Stroke, and Cardiopulmonary events such as Heart attacks and surgery.
Pilates is a system of exercises designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, posture and enhanced mental awareness. Clinical Pilates is directed towards working on specific clinical problems.
Trigger-point dry needling is a procedure where a fine needle or acupuncture needle is inserted into the skin and muscle. It is aimed at releasing myofascial trigger points.
Exercise and staying active are important to our well-being as we age. Improvement of Balance and the prevention of falls is a key to ensuring we can stay active for longer.
The scope of Women's specific Physiotherapy includes incontinence, pelvic pain, prenatal and postpartum musculoskeletal pain. Lactational Ultrasound can also be useful in treating Mastitis during breastfeeding.
Some kids have problems in the development gross motor skills. Physiotherapsts can make movement easier by training normal patterns of movements, and improving gross motor skills and function. Growth factors can also add complications to recovery from injury.
Dance places unique stresses on young bodies. Physiotherapists can help by aiding in achieving greater strength, postural and balance control.
The scope of Men's Health specific Physiotherapy includes incontinence and pelvic pain especially when Prostate problems are present.
When back pain strikes it can really stop you in your tracks. We can help
Neck pain can be caused by poor posture, overexertion or trauma. We can help.
Sometimes headaches can be caused by problems in the neck. We can help.
Muscles and ligaments can get damaged during sports and life! We can help.
Once thought of as pregnancy only problem, it is now undderstood to be a major cause of back pain in any age. We can help.
Vertigo can be caused by an inner ear problem called BPPV. We can help.
Physical problems can occur during improtant periods of child development. We can help.
The joy of Pregnancy can come with some musculoskeletal problems, including back, hip and pelvic pain. We'll work together with you to provide short and long term pain relief and help you along with the rest of your pregnancy.
When accidents occur at work, Physiotherapy can be an important part of getting back. We can help.
At important steps in a dancing journey, special attention needs to be paid to strength. We can help.
Your initial appointment will cover an in-depth subjective and objective assessment of your problem, and the first steps required to make a change.
Following appointments will entail an assessment of the initial interventions and a progression of treatment to ensure as complete recovery as possible.
Payment must be made at the time of consultation.
HICAPS is available for Claiming Instant Health Insurance rebates for Extras Cover
We accept Cash, EFTPOS, VISA, Mastercard and American Express, PayPass and UnionPay
Pension rates are available for eligble holders of a Pension Card or Health Care Card. Please bring your card to your initial appointment.
Initial appointment fees: $92
Follow-up appointment fees: $83
EPC referrals are welcome, however you will be charged and billed as normal private patients.
If you choose to use the EPC rebates, you will not be able to also use Private Health extras to pay for your treatment. This system is dictated by Medicare.
We offer our patients the convenience of claiming the Medicare rebate when paying the account, using the “Medicare Easyclaim” system.
Following full account payment by cash, or card, we will swipe your Medicare card and the rebate is paid directly into your Medicare nominated bank account almost immediately.
We are able to provide physiotherapy for Plan-Managed and Self-Managed NDIS patients.
We work closely with the patient, support coordinator, support workers and Medical and Allied Health Providers to help our patients meet both their short and long term goals.
TAC does not cover the entire consultation fee. A gap fee will be charged in accordance with the clinic’s private fees. The gap fee must be paid at the time of appointment.
TAC does not allow the use of private Health insurance rebates to pay for the gap fee.
Should TAC dispute or refuse to pay for services provided, the patient is responsible for payment in full of any outstanding charges within 7 days of request.
Consultations for TAC injuries dated before 24th February 2018, will be billed as private until TAC medical excess ($651) is reached. For TAC injuries accuring after 24th February 2018, there is no TAC medical excess requirement.
Gold and White Card holders require a referral (D904) from their GP to be eligible for treatment under the DVA system.
WorkCover does not cover the entire consultation fee. A gap fee will be charged in accordance with the clinic’s private fees. The gap fee must be paid at the time of appointment.
Workcover does not allow the use of private Health insurance rebates to pay for the gap fee.
Should Workcover or the insurer dispute or refuse to pay for services provided, the patient is responsible for payment in full of any outstanding charges within 7 days of request.
To be eligible for treatment under the Victorian Workcover system, we require written authorisation from your employer signifying acceptance of the claim.
Without this evidence, appointments will be billed as private.
No medical reports will be completed if a patient has outstanding charges on their account.
Once full payment is received, any required reports will be completed and sent to the appropriate parties.
Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturdays 8am - 12pm
We are conveniently located in the heart of Williamstown's medical precinct
Co-located with Williamstown Podiatry
Ample Parking at rear
Melways Reference: 56 C8