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Important Information

Do I need a referral?
As a private patient you do not need a referral for treatment or to claim from your private health fund.

Referrals are required for patients covered by

* workcover
* third party
* medicare
* veterans affairs

How long does a treatment take?
Your first consult generally takes 30-60 minutes with subsequent consults requiring 30-45 minutes.

What should I wear?
Physio assessment and treatment requires us to observe the postures and movements in the area of pain so some clothing may need to be removed. We suggest that you wear loose, comfortable separates that can be pulled up to expose the area in question. Patient gowns/shorts are available and can be requested during treatment if you desire. We want you to feel comfortable at all times...if uncomfortable please let your therapist know so that extra drapes can be supplied.

What do I need to bring with me?
Referral if you have one, scans ,X-rays or imaging results, health fund card, credit/eftpos card, details of insurance/workcover claim, veterans affairs card.

EMERGENCY FACILITIES:

For treatment outside of these hours EMERGENCY facilities are available at:

627 Rode Rd, Chermside.

Holy Spirit Northside
(private): 33263320

Prince Charles Hospital
(public): 31394000

Ankle Exercises

Ankle Exercises

  

The following exercises a guide only, you should always consult your Physiotherapist as to the most appropriate exercises and stretches for your condition.

 

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SOLEUS STRETCH
Stand with both knees bent and involved foot back. Keeping heel on floor and turned slightly outward, gently lean into wall until stretch is felt in lower calf.
Hold 20-30 seconds.
Repeat 3-5 times.
Do 4 sessions per day


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GASTROC STRETCH
Stand with involved foot back, and leg straight. Keeping heel on floor and turned slightly outward, gently lean into wall until stretch is felt in calf.
Hold 20-30 seconds.
Repeat 3-5 times.
Do 4 sessions per day


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ONE-FOOT BALANCE
Attempt to balance on involved leg. Begin with eyes open, then try to perform exercise with eyes closed. Hold seconds.
Hold 20 seconds- 1 minute.
Repeat 3-5 times.
Do 4 sessions per day


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ONE-FOOT BALANCE ON FOAM
On a piece of dense foam, attempt to balance on involved leg. Begin with eyes open, then try to perform exercise with eyes closed. Hold seconds.
Hold 20 seconds- 1 minute.
Repeat 3-5 times.
Do 4 sessions per day


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STANDING BILATERAL (BOTH FEET) HEEL RISE
Rise up on balls of feet.
Repeat 15-20 times per set.
Do 1-3 sets per session.
Do 3 sessions per day.


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STANDING UNILATERAL (ONE FOOT) HEEL RISE
Balance on right foot, then rise up on ball of foot.
Repeat 15-20 times per set.
Do 1-3 sets per session.
Do 3 sessions per day.

  

  

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