What will happen at my first appointment?
During your first appointment, your physiotherapist will complete a holistic assessment. She’ll listen to you, your story and find out what has brought you to INSPIRE. She will most likely ask questions to determine the cause of your issue taking into account physical and emotional symptoms as well as lifestyle and environment factors.
Based on your current state and future goals, your physiotherapist will develop an individualised treatment plan to help you back to optimal wellness. This may include manual treatment for example massage and joint mobilisation. Or it may include exercises to help retrain your body movement, basic nutritional advice or prescription of equipment to help you achieve your goal, for example, massage ball, pilates roller, theroband and more.
At the end of your first appointment, you will leave with an overview outlining what the cause of the issue is, an individualised treatment plan and the suggested timelines to achieve your goals.
Will I need to remove my clothes at my appointment?
To achieve a thorough assessment, you may be asked to remove your outer clothing by your female physiotherapist. We understand that not everyone feels comfortable with this, you can remain fully clothed during the assessment and treatment.
If you are at INSPIRE for a pelvic floor related issue, the physiotherapist will talk with you about the benefit of an internal vaginal examination to help determine any dysfunction. You must consent to this, and if you do not give consent as you feel uncomfortable, the physiotherapist will discuss with you other options for assessment.
How long does my appointment go for?
The length of your appointment will depend on the issue we’re treating and what stage you’re at in your treatment plan.
Initial Appointments:
· For all pelvic floor, related issues allow 50 minutes for your first appointment
· For any muscle or joint related issue allow 40 minutes for your first appointment.
· For an assessment for our Reformer classes, allow 40 minutes for your first appointment.
All follow-up and review appointments will be 25-minutes long.
Can I claim the cost of my appointment through Medicare?
You can only claim a partial rebate from Medicare for a maximum of 5 visits if you have a Chronic Disease Management Plan from your GP. Please contact your GP to discuss if you are eligible for a plan.
Can I claim the cost of my appointment through my Private Health Insurance?
Our sessions are run by clinically-trained health experts so you can claim for a partial rebate with your Private Health Insurance ‘Physio Extras’. We have a HiCaps machine onsite, which allows you to claim the rebate instantly, and you only need to pay the remaining amount.
Is INSPIRE Physiotherapy a preferred provider?
No, we are not. The Australian Physiotherapy Association does not endorse the preferred provider scheme, so we do not participate in it.
Are all the physiotherapists' females?
Yes, to help you feel comfortable and relaxed we only hire female physiotherapists. Woman to woman, our physiotherapists are able to understand issues unique to women.
Do I need a referral from my GP or Specialist?
You do not need a referral from a medical practitioner to see a physiotherapist. You can request to book online using our form.
Do you have car parking?
There is street parking available on Woods Street. If you cannot find a space on Woods Street, there are limited parks down the back of the building complex. Entry is via a driveway down the side of our building.
