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What is Physiotherapy and what does it do?

Physiotherapy (Also known as Physical Therapy) is an Allied Healthcare profession, which focusses on assessing and treating pain, injury, disease and deformity to maximise strength, movement, function, mobility and performance.

Our Community Physiotherapist, work to make sure that you reach your personal goals and maintain them. That could be to stand and and walk, mobilise around your home or community, regain control and use of limbs and to carry out normal Activities of Daily Living (ADL) such as doing the cleaning, washing and dressing, accessing your community and keeping up with your hobbies.

What conditions do Physiotherapists help with?

Any illness, disease or condition that impairs your ability to move or complete functional tasks in everyday life, we can help with. Some of the conditions we often work with are the following:

Joint replacements, injuries or diseases
Learning Disabilities.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke (TIA/CVA) or Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)
Other Neurological conditions impacting movement, coordination and physical ability.
Falls and Balance problems.
Weakness of the body due to ill health or injury.
Arthritis and other chronic physical conditions.
The need for equipment to move safely around the home or community.
Much, much more.

Can I keep seeing my Physiotherapist?

Simply put, yes. However, Physiotherapists are there to assess and treat you as a whole person. So, if your condition can be managed by yourself without a Physio's help, we may tell you that and leave you to work on it alone until you need to check back in with us.

MOST of the time however, Physiotherapists work on an on-going basis with people that have more chronic and debilitating conditions, such as neurological conditions and others. Our job is to make sure you are always informed of your progress, so we can make sure you're always reaching your potential.

How do I get Physiotherapy?

Luckily there are many ways in which you can access Physiotherapy, and best of all - you don't always need a GP referral to do so.

Some examples of how to access Physiotherapy are below. However, If you want to know more about your own personal situation, please get in touch with us today to find out how we can support you.

NDIS Participants who are plan or self-managed, can contact us directly, or ask their LAC/Coordinator to arrange a referral to us.
Home Care Packages are covered with Physiotherapy services, you just need to speak with your Home Care provider to see if your package covers it. If not, we can always come out privately and provide you with a report to give to your Home Care provider.
DVA members can simply request a referral via their GP, and claim their visits via their gold membership.
Medicare We offer NO GAP, Bulk Billing with GP referrals, covering up to 5 sessions of FREE Physiotherapy! And, yes! you request a change in Physio on your care plan should you wish to change to us.
Private Health Insurance can be used with our service. We simply invoice you for the full amount of the service, and you send this off to your insurer to claim back the insured amount.
Private patient's are welcome to use our services.
Short-Term Restorative Care and other forms of funding can be used for those returning from hospital after surgery or a long stay. Just speak with your hospital care staff to discuss your options.

NDIS - Physiotherapy

WHAT IS THE NDIS?

The NDIS, which stands for National Disability Insurance Scheme (Established 2013), is the governments way of providing funding for Australians who have a diagnosed disability. The funding is used to empower those with disabilities, to live a 'Fuller Life', and to reach their goals. It can be used to access a full range of services, depending on your goals and needs.

WHO CAN GET NDIS FUNDING?

· If you have a permanent disability which prevents you from doing things yourself.

· To be aged lower than 65, when entering the NDIS.

· Be an Australian Citizen or hold a permanent visa.

· Live in Australia where the NDIS is available.

HOW CAN FULLER LIFE PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP?

If you already have NDIS funding, great! Just book an appointment today. The only things we need from you are the following...

1. Your name

2. Your NDIS Registration Number

3. How your fund is managed (e.g. self-managed, or plan managed etc).

4. Our first appointment will involve our initial assessment, and will conclude in creating a comprehensive and thorough plan, for you to meet you goals. Once you are happy with the plan, we can begin our treatments from the next appointment.

(If you do not yet have NDIS funding, follow the guidance below).

· First of all, you need to carry out a few steps to apply for NDIS funding. Simply use the 'Checklist' for eligibility https://www.ndis.gov.au/what-consider-i-apply/am-i-eligible.

· Secondly, you need to contact the NDIS on: 1800 800 110, there you can discuss with a representative your application and follow the guidance provided.

(NOTE: Fuller Life is not a registered service provider, we are only able to provide our service to self-managed and plan-managed participants).

· If you are granted funding, you will also be provided with a Local Area Coordinator, who give you information around local service providers (e.g. Fuller Life Physiotherapy). Your Coordinator will spend time with you to discuss your goals, and they will create a plan with you so you can reach them.

conditions commonly treated

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Intellectual Disabilities
Down Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injuries
Stroke
Motor Neurons Disease (MND)
Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Autism
Disability associated to mental Illness
Alzheimer's Disease
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Muscular Dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis

WHAT DOES PHYSIOTHERAPY DO?

Come to you either at home, in the community or in a facility.
Assess, evaluate and plan around your care needs.
Provide a written report on your outcome measures, goals and treatment plan.
Carry out the treatment plan, while communicating, reporting for you and involving you the whole way through.
Finally, re-assessing, re-evaluating and planning our on-going or next goals!