Getting StartedThis is an important first step, but most people never make it this far!
All of our clinicians are expertly trained to pick up conditions that may need more medical intervention, so you can be rest assured that you will end up in the right hands. Our practitioners will guide you along the path to recovery by utilizing holistic health principles and an extended network of Specialist's and GP's.If we can't fix you, we probably know someone who will!
We are normally able to give you an appointment within 24 hrs of your phone call. Contact us today for the change you need.
If you are still unsure, go to our interactive patient profiling page to see if you need to come in!
Firstly, you do not need a referral to come to Greater West Physiotherapy.
We are primary care practitioners, meaning that we are fully qualified to see patients without doctors' orders. We are able to screen for any serious issues that may need doctors consultation, so you can be rest assured you are in safe hands.
We accept any referral from any GP or Specialist and are happy to take over the care of any clientele wishing to move practices.
Who you see is your choice, so make it the right one!
On your first appointment, the therapist will do a thorough examination...
...so it is important to bring with you:
- X-Rays, CT scans, Ultra sounds or MRI's if you have had any, both old and recent (Only scans that relate to this injury...X-Rays of fractured fingers aren't really needed to treat your foot)
- Operation Reports (relevant ones...)
- List of any medications that you take (legal medications!)
The therapist will then perform a treatment on you that is relevant to your condition to address the problems that have been isolated in the examination. Hopefully, you will be walking away feeling much better...
The therapist will explain clearly what it will take to improve or fix your condition...
...as well as a plan of attack for future treatments. When you leave you should know:
- What condition you have
- How serious it is
- How long it will take to heal
- How often you will need to attend therapy
- Who else you may need to see
We try to make it clear and concise because when you have an injury or pain, the less complicated your life, the better!
Due to having HICAPS installed in all of our clinics, payment is quick and easy if you have a health fund.
If not, don't worry, every other method of paying is accepted (Except AMEX).
Unfortunately we do not start accounts for deferred payments unless under extreme circumstances, and a down payment on a plasma TV is not an extreme circumstance...
Patient Profiler
If you are unsure if you need physio or not, we have designed a very accurate patient profiling questionnaire to test whether physio is for you. The test has four simple questions that gives you very accurate feedback on how important seeing a physio may be.
Click here to take our 30 second questionnaire and check your profile!
