Physiotherapy
Whether you have injured yourself playing a sport, doing everyday activities, or at work we are able to help. It may be a new injury or an old injury that has recently caused you increased discomfort or pain.
Our physiotherapists are able to assist in returning you back to your previous capabilities.
Physiotherapy FAQS
Common massage questions answered
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Is Physiotherapy for me?
Whether you have injured yourself playing sport, doing everyday activities or at work we are able to help. It may be a new injury or old injury that has recently caused you increased discomfort or pain. Our physiotherapists are able to assist in returning you back to your previous capabilities. If you have sustained a significant injury, our Hawkesbury based Physiotherapists will assess the extent of the injury and if necessary, refer you onto a specialist. Physiotherapists are often sought for assessment, advice and instruction on improvement of their posture, muscle imbalances and strengthening.
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What areas do you treat?
Women's Health - Pregnancy related musculoskeletal conditions you may experience before, during and following pregnancy, including: - Neck and shoulder pain related to Postural Dysfunction - Pelvic girdle pain including SIJ or Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction - Low back pain - Hip pain - Wrist pain/over-use injuries including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and DeQuervains Tenosynovitis. - Abdominal Separation you may experience during or following pregnancy - Incontinence and Prolapse - Bowel related conditions including constipation - Pelvic floor dysfunction - Exercise during and following pregnancy Musculoskeletal: - Back & Neck Pain - Disc Bulges and Sciatica - Migraines and Whiplash - Headaches - Shoulder Pain - Rotator Cuff Injuries and Dislocations - Knee Ligament strains - Meniscal cartilage tears and Patello-femoral pain - Ankle Sprains - Achilles Tendonitis - Foot strains/pain - Heel pain – Plantar fasciitis - Biomechanical Foot Problems and Shin Splints - Muscle strains - Imbalances and Muscle re-education - Recovery from Fractures - Orthopaedic and Re-constructive Surgery - Joint Replacements (Shoulder, Elbow, Hand, Hip, Knee, Ankle) - Osteoarthritis (Rheumatoid, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic, SLE, Polymyalgia Rheumatica) - Hip pain and Sacro-iliac dysfunctions Vestibular Conditions - Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
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What do I wear to my Physiotherapy appointment?
Please wear comfortable and flexible clothing. Please bring a pair of shorts with you if you have a lower limb injury as you may be asked to change into them.
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What is the price of your general Physio consults?
Every session is differently priced based. Pricing is visible at time of booking.
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Do I need to see a Doctor prior to starting Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapists in Australia are first contact practitioners qualified and skilled in the management of musculoskeletal injury and dysfunction as well as women’s health conditions. However, our team will ask you about who your doctor is so that your doctor is informed about your condition and progress. If your problem is related to WorKCover, DVA, EPC or CTP you will require a GP referral and appropriate proof of liability.
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What happens in my first session?
On the first visit the physiotherapist will ask you for detailed health history and discuss your injury and/or condition. A thorough assessment will be completed of your whole body, specifically site of pain will be conducted, and treatment commence as appropriate. Treatment within the first session generally involves hands on soft tissue work, joint mobilisations and/or dry needling. You may be asked to expose the area of pain or another area as appropriate for the therapist to access. Your physiotherapist will provide education throughout the session and set realistic goals and a plan with you.
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What is the difference between an Physiotherapist to a Exercise Physiologist?
While both professionals are movement experts who can design exercise programs tailored to your needs, they each play a slightly different role in your care and recovery. Exercise Physiologists take a movement-based approach. They focus on personalised exercise programs to help you move safely and build strength — whether you're managing a chronic condition, recovering from injury, or looking to feel stronger and ready to train safely towards a goal. Best for when you: - Are managing a chronic condition (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, arthritis) - Are recovering from an old injury and want to avoid flare-ups - Have struggled with exercise in the past and need support getting started - Want to train safely and effectively (e.g. to lose weight, run faster, build strength) Physiotherapists use a combination of manual therapy and exercise interventions to manage injuries. See a physiotherapist if you’ve had a recent injury, are experiencing pain, or need manual therapy like massage, joint mobilisation, or dry needling. Best for when you: - Are experiencing new or undiagnosed pain - Have had a recent sports injury - Need hands-on treatment (e.g. joint mobilisations, massage) - Are rehabbing after surgery What they both do: - Create personalised exercise programs - Work with you to set holistic goals that keep your needs and lifestyle at the centre Each plays a different role, and knowing who to see depends on where you're at in your journey.
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