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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

Ice and Heat Application

Suggestions For The Application Of Ice And Heat


Ice is an effective and natural pain killer and anti-inflammatory.

Ice should be applied over the inflamed area in the acute or early stages of your problem.

Whenever you experience swelling, redness or sharp / stabbing pain it is generally considered best to apply ice. Repeat until symptoms ease – usually for 24 – 48 hours.

Following this you should alternate with ice and heat. If in doubt, contact your Physiotherapist.

APPLICATION


Place ice cubes in a plastic bag or use a professionally prepared ice pack.

Place a damp face washer or tea towel over the problem area then place the ice pack on the material covering.

The first application should be as follows:-

10 minutes on
10 minutes off

10 minutes on
10 minutes off

10 minutes on

Then during waking hours, apply the ice pack every 2 hours, or as indicated by your Physiotherapist.

As the inflammation reduces, it is often beneficial to apply heat between ice.

10 minutes on ICE
10 minutes on HEAT

10 minutes on ICE
10 minutes on HEAT

10 minutes on ICE
10 minutes on HEAT

Heat is an effective therapy for reducing muscular tension and pain and is best used AFTER the initial inflammation has subsided.

N.B. If you do not have ice immediately available, then use a pack of frozen peas or similar item.

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