Sapphire Coast Physiotherapy - About Us
We are a general physiotherapy practice with specialised skills in sporting injuries, hand therapy, acupuncture, exercise and Pilates.
We treat a wide range of conditions, including:
Painful Joints, Poor Posture, Back & Neck Pain, Headaches, Muscular Pain, Sports Injuries, Workplace Injuries, Pre/post surgery
How can Physiotherapy help me?
Physiotherapy helps put you back in action by carefully treating your painful joints and muscles, educating you about managing your condition, advising you on ways to prevent a recurrence, and by designing a personal exercise program.
Your First Visit
When you first visit Sapphire Coast Physiotherapy, you will be given a thorough assessment. Your physiotherapist will explain what’s causing your problem and select the best options for treatment to restore function.
Treatment
Treatment may include any or all of the techniques:
Joint Manipulation or mobilisation, soft tissue massage, stretches, supervised excercises, instruction in home/gym excercises or programs, traction, acpuncture, taping, bracing, splinting and casting.
Referrals
Referrals are not essential unless it is a WorkCover; Third party or Department of Veteran Affairs injury.
We are able to inform your GP of your treatment and progress. If physiotherapy management is not appropriate or effective for your condition, we can also refer you to an appropriate practitioner.
Making an Appointment
We aim to schedule appointment times to suit you and can be available within 24 hours of calling. We offer extended opening hours Monday to Saturday.
After your first visit, your Physiotherapist may advise you to book follow up appointments.
If you are unable to keep your appointment please notify the practice 24 hours beforehand so that we may schedule another time.
Prices
Initial Consultation (first visit): $69 30 minute appointment
Standard Consultation (follow up): $60 30 minutes appointment
If you are covered through a private health fund, you can claim a rebate for physiotherapy treatment directly at the practice. Remember to bring along your health fund card to each appointment.
