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What is Physiotherapy and How Can It Help You?
Physiotherapy is a treatment approach that helps people regain movement and function when they've been affected by injury, illness, or disability. It uses techniques like exercise, hands-on therapy, and education to reduce pain, improve mobility, and support long-term health.
Whether you're an athlete striving to enhance performance, a fitness enthusiast recovering from an injury, or an office worker dealing with postural issues, the physiotherapists from QMD Physiotherapy and Performance in Thornbury can offer tailored solutions to help you achieve optimal physical health.
How Physiotherapy can benefit you
At our clinic in Thornbury, we see clients from all walks of life. Here’s how physiotherapy can make a difference for you:
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Athletes: Whether you're training for a marathon, playing team sports, or engaged in any high-impact activity, your body is subjected to significant stress. From sprains and strains to chronic overuse injuries, our treatments are designed to get you back to your peak condition safely and effectively.
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Fitness Enthusiasts: Engaging in regular physical activity is great for your health, but it can sometimes lead to muscle imbalances, joint pain, or injuries if not done correctly. We provide guidance on proper technique, mobility routines, and strengthening exercises tailored to your specific activities.
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Office Workers: Long hours at a desk can lead to poor posture, back pain, neck pain, and repetitive strain injuries. Physiotherapy can alleviate these issues by addressing muscular imbalances and improving your posture. We also offer ergonomic advice to help you set up your workspace in a way that minimizes strain on your body.
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Outdoor Workers and Tradies: If your job involves heavy lifting, repetitive movements, or working in challenging environments, your body is constantly under physical demand. Tradespeople and outdoor workers often face conditions like lower back pain, joint wear and tear, and muscle strains. Physiotherapy helps in managing these issues by providing targeted treatment plans that focus on improving strength, flexibility, and resilience.
Common conditions our physiotherapists treat
Here are some of common conditions our physiotherapists treat at QMD Physiotherapy and Performance:
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Lower Back Pain: Often caused by poor posture, muscle strain, or injury, lower back pain can significantly impact your daily life. Our physios often use a combination of hands-on treatment and strengthening exercises to get you pain-free and back to full function as quickly as possible.
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Shoulder Pain: This common issue affects people from various backgrounds, including athletes and tradespeople. Shoulder pain can range from mild discomfort to severe aching and may limit your range of motion. Our physiotherapy treatments, including targeted exercises and manual therapy techniques, are designed to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and restore shoulder function.
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Knee Injuries: From ligament tears to patellofemoral pain syndrome, knee injuries are common in active individuals and workers who engage in physically demanding jobs. Physiotherapy aids in reducing pain, improving strength, and restoring mobility.
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Tennis Elbow: A condition that affects not only tennis players but anyone who performs repetitive arm movements, including tradespeople. Our treatment focuses on reducing inflammation, improving strength, and preventing recurrence.
How is QMD Physiotherapy and Performance different from other physiotherapy practices?
At QMD Physiotherapy and Performance, we have a unique emphasis on getting our patients very strong and fit.
After carefully guiding our patients through the early stages of recovery, we will progress them into our Clinical Strengthening Program.
For those wanting to take their body and performance to the highest level we work with them in our Strength and Conditioning Program.
The Clinical Strengthening and Strength and Conditioning programs are specialised programs, unique to our practice.
Physiotherapy FAQs
> Do I need a doctor's referral to see a physiotherapist?
Although physiotherapists are your GPs most recommended health professional, you DO NOT require a referral from your GP to see one.
> How many treatment sessions will I need?
Each condition is unique. As a general rule, the longer you have been experiencing pain, the longer it will take to get better.
After a thorough assessment, your physiotherapist will come up with a treatment plan and outline how many sessions it will take for you to recover.
> What should I wear to my physiotherapy appointment?
We recommend that you wear clothing that will allow you to move freely. If you are seeing us for a hip, thigh or knee injury, we recommend that you wear or bring along a pair of shorts so that a thorough leg assessment can be performed.
> Are physiotherapy services covered by Medicare?
Physiotherapy sessions are not usually covered by Medicare.
If you have a condition that has lasted for more than 3 months, your GP may refer you to one of our physiotherapists under an Enhanced Primary Care Plan for up to 5 physiotherapy sessions that are funded by Medicare.
This is at the discretion of your GP and you will need to talk to them regarding such a referral.
> Can I claim a rebate for physiotherapy from my private health insurance?
Yes. If you have extras physiotherapy cover with your private health insurance, you will be able to claim an on-the-spot rebate with us.
Rebate amounts vary depending on your private health insurance company and the level of cover that you have. Please contact your private health insurance if you are unsure regarding your rebate amounts.