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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

Back Exercises

Back 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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Press-Up

Press upper body upward into positionshown, keeping hips in contact with floor. Keep lower back and buttocksrelaxed.

Hold 5 seconds.

Repeat 20 times.

Do 4 sessions per day.

 

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Lumbar Rotators

Keeping back flat and feet together, rotate knees to one side.

Hold 5 seconds. Repeat to other side.

Repeat 20 times.

Do 3 sessions per day.

 

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Single Knee-to-Chest Stretch

With hand behind one knee, pull knee in tochest until a comfortable stretch is felt in lower back and buttocks. Keep backrelaxed.

Hold 20 seconds. Repeat with other knee.

Repeat 5 times.

Do 3 sessions per day.

 

Knee to Chest

Gently pull knee to chest until stretch is felt.

Hold 20 seconds.

Repeat with other knee.

Repeat 5 times.

Do 3 sessions per day.

 

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Lumbar Rotation Stretch

Lie on back with right knee drawn toward chest. Slowly bring bent leg across body until stretch is felt in lowerback/hip area.

Hold 20 seconds.  May be repeated with other side Eg. Left side

Repeat 5 times per set.

Do 1 sets per session.

Do 4 sessions per day.

 

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LOWER TRUNK – Isometric Stabilization

Tighten lower abdominal muscles, belowbelly-button as if tightening a belt.

Hold 10 seconds.

Do 10-15 times,

Do 3 times per day.

 

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Alternate Arm and Leg Extension on All Fours

Raise opposite arm and leg. Do not archneck.

Hold 10-15 seconds.

Repeat 10-20 times each side.

Do 2-3 sessions per day.

  

  

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