Private Patients Consultation
For private patients as of 14th April 2020, some conditions will be covered by your Health fund i.e., 1. Chronic musculoskeletal condition. 2. Post orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation (e.g. Total hip or knee replacement). Check with your health fund. Private Patients will be billed for the consultation.
Physiotherapy Services
Tina is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and continues to attend ongoing educational seminars to keep up to date.
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Sport Injuries
Have you wondered why you can’t stand on one leg like a stork without wobbling? If you’re a dancer, skateboard rider, runner or jumper, you may not have noticed. The wobbliness is most likely due to instability
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Orthopaedic Care
Treatment for all orthopaedic surgeries is provided. Individual exercise programs are given with detailed instruction. Splints, CAM boots, braces can be provided.
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Back Pain
Move! Back pain can be quite debilitating in all ages. Evidence-based treatments are used. Exercises to improve motor control/core stability are given with detailed instruction.
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Headache and Neck Pain
Many people now sit for too long and sit with the wrong posture which contributes to tension in the neck and shoulders. Tension headaches and neck pain can result in days off work.
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Pregnancy Care
Back pain can increase during stages of pregnancy. This may be due to ligament laxity that occurs when the relaxin hormone is released to loosen ligaments.
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Jaw Pain and TMJ Derangement
Tina also has a special interest in treating jaw pain. Most people think this pain is coming from tooth pain but it is actually coming from the jaw/TMJ and even the neck.
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Dry Needling
Many people who suffer from chronic pain become frustrated and depressed when medication and therapies, even surgery, don’t help to give them longer lasting relief.
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Balance / Vestibular Problem
Patients with vertigo (BPPV) can be treated to ease the dizziness or spinning sensation. A simple treatment of moving the head into various positions over a few minutes can cure the condition in many cases.
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Worker Compensation
Tina is also an InjuryNET Physiotherapist. With insurance company pre-approval an injured worker can be treated here. The focus will be on a speedy return to work.
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FAQs About Us
If you have some question take a look at this frequently asked questions
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In the medical centre Riverwood Medical located between KFC and Pizza Hut
221-223 Belmore Road in Riverwood NSW 2210.
Not if you are a private patient. If you have an EPC Plan (Enhanced Patient Care Plan) or you’re a Veteran’s Affair patient-you will need a referral from your General Practitioner. Worker’s Compensation and Third Party also need a GP referral for physiotherapy
Yes, 1 hour parking in front or a 3 hour carpark behind the medical centre. You can also find street parking.
In most cases, patients will pay no more than $65 but Medicare gives you back $54.60 in your bank account using Tyro
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When calling reception on 02 95841900 or emailing me, you can always have chat with me for a few minutes to determine if physiotherapy is for you.
An assessment will help determine why you have your acute or chronic condition(s). Wearing comfortable clothes will help. A discussion on what the diagnosis may be will follow with treatment using a wide range of modalities. Treatments-using soft tissue releases, manual therapy, dry needling, TENS machine or even ultrasound. Patients always get “home work”-a rehabilitation program of appropriate exercises to help reduce pain and restore movement.
For private initial consultations 45 minutes + and subsequent 30 minute one-on-one consultations in a private room.
For initial consultation $85-$110 depending on length of consultation
Subsequent is $75
For Pensioners- Initial Consultation is $75 and subsequent is $65
Consultations also include taping and theraband where appropriate in the cost.