How to Get a Medicare Referral for Physiotherapy in Australia
If you have a chronic or long-term condition, you may be eligible to access Medicare-funded physiotherapy—up to 5 sessions per year—through something called a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan, sometimes also referred to as an EPC (Enhanced Primary Care) referral. Many people are unaware they qualify, and they miss out on valuable support for managing […]
Lower Back Pain vs SIJ Pain: What’s the Difference, and How Can Physio Help?
Lower back pain is something almost everyone experiences at some point. But it might not necessarily come from your lumbar spine (your lower back spine)—sometimes, it can come from the joints just below, like the sacroiliac joint (SIJ), a small joint at the bottom of your back, where your pelvis meets the base of your […]
Elbow pain when squatting
Squatting is a great exercise for building strength and power, but it can also put stress on the elbows, especially if you are using a ‘low-bar’ position where the barbell is sitting on the shelf of the rear deltoid muscles. If you are experiencing elbow pain when squatting, here are a few things you can […]
Manual and Exercise Therapy: Which is Better?
Manual therapy and exercise therapy are two of the most common treatments used in physiotherapy. Manual therapy involves the use of hands-on techniques to improve joint mobility, reduce pain and increase range of motion. Exercise therapy involves the use of specific exercises to improve strength, endurance and flexibility. So, which is better? Manual therapy or […]
The Importance of a Detailed Assessment in Physiotherapy
A detailed assessment is essential for any physiotherapy treatment plan. It allows the physiotherapist to: The assessment process typically begins with a thorough history taking. The physiotherapist will ask the patient about their pain, its location, onset, duration and severity. They will also ask about the patient’s activities, work and hobbies. This information helps the […]
