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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

PATELLA MALTRACKING & PATELLO-FEMORAL JOINT PAIN

  

Patello-femoral pain is the preferred term used to describe pain in and around the patella (or knee cap). Pain may be coming from a variety of pain sensitive structures around the joint including the synovium, lateral retinaculum, bone and cartilage.

Weight bearing knee flexion activities load the patella-femoral joint to many times your body weight - .5 times body weight for level walking to 7-8 times body weight for stair climbing - which is why your pain is probably worse going up and down stairs.

 Anatomically, the lateral structures of the knee are much tighter and stronger than the medial structures and often an imbalance occurs which needs to be remedied to take the pressure off the kneecap. Other factors also need to be considered as possible contributors to your pain because of their effect on the position of the patella such as hip position and strength, rotation of your femur (the bone in your thigh), whether or not your feet pronate, and how flexible you are especially in your hamstrings and quads.

After a full assessment your physio will map out a management strategy to help address the problems that were found. This will probably include some soft tissue techniques, electrotherapy, stretches and exercises to get your patella "back on track"and you back enjoying a more active lifestyle.