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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

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

ITBFS occurs as a result of friction between the ITB (which runs down the outside of the leg from hip to knee) and the outside of the knee joint.

Patients with ITBFS often complain of an ache over the outside of the knee that usually comes on at the same stage in a run/ride. They may also have tight and painfull trigger points along the line of the muscle, weakness in the flexors and extensors of the knee and also in the hip abductors and trigger points in the gluteals. Excessive pronation of the foot may also predispose you to developing this problem.

Treatment of the condition involves addressing each of the predisposing factors mentioned above and may involve massage, trigger point therapy, dry needling, electrotherapy, exercise programs, training modification and orthotic therapy.