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Vertigo: How Can Physio Help?

What is vertigo? Verti- what? A very strange term for a very strange symptom. It’s basically the sensation that you...
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Vertigo: How Can Physio Help?

Five Common Physio Myths

  Myth #1 – Physios only see patients with muscle or joint pain. Sure, we're great at helping people with...
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Five Common Physio Myths

My Sciatica is playing up again!

One of the most common conditions that I treat on a regular basis is sciatica and unfortunately, many people simply...
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My Sciatica is playing up again!

Are You Lifting Heavy Enough?

When attending a session with a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist chances are you’ll be prescribed a set of exercises as...
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Are You Lifting Heavy Enough?

Ankle Sprains: Can You Just Walk It Off

What causes an ankle sprain? You or someone you know may have experienced an ankle sprain after a nasty fall...
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Ankle Sprains: Can You Just Walk It Off

What To Expect At Your Postnatal Check

With Angela Hewitt, Women's Health Physiotherapist     Most women attend a 6 week check with their GP or obstetrician,...
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What To Expect At Your Postnatal Check

How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need?

With Marika Spann, Exercise Physiologist We all know how it feels to have a poor night sleep, we spend the...
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How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need?

Incontinence: Common but NOT Normal

By Angela Hewitt, Women's Health Physiotherapist Incontinence is the involuntary or accidental loss of urine from the bladder, or faeces/wind...
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Incontinence: Common but NOT Normal

NDIS Registered Providers

Cairns Total Physio has been providing exemplary physiotherapy and exercise physiology services to the NDIS participants since its inception in...
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NDIS Registered Providers

Women’s Health Services

Cairns Total Physiotherapy is now offering Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Women! Angela Hewitt has 15 years experience as a musculoskeletal...
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Women’s Health Services

Telehealth/Video Consultations Available Now!

What is Telehealth and How Does it work? Telehealth is a video or phone consultation between a health professional and...
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Telehealth/Video Consultations Available Now!

Hamstring Strains: Update On Rehab

With Tim Lowcock, Northern Pride Physiotherapist The hamstring strain…. an extremely common injury in field sports such as Aussie Rules,...
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Hamstring Strains: Update On Rehab

Exercise And The Elderly

Some people have the belief that exercise is unsafe for elderly individuals, when in fact exercise is extremely safe and...
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Exercise And The Elderly

Exercise Boosts Mental Health

  It is a sad reality that each year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. The onset...
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Exercise Boosts Mental Health

Achilles Tendon Pain

with Chris Stanger, Physiotherapist Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition that can present as an acute or chronic injury. Patients...
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Achilles Tendon Pain

5 Tips To Returning To Exercise!

Hopefully everyone’s new years resolution is going well! For many people it involves getting returning to exercise and losing that...
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5 Tips To Returning To Exercise!

Update on the R.I.C.E Principle

P.O.L.I.C.E. -Protection, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression and Elevation It might be time to revise the old acronym RICE, and PRICE which have been used as...
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Update on the R.I.C.E Principle

Osteoarthritis and Pain

After being asked many times what exactly osteoarthritis is, I think it’s time to write a blog answering some commonly...
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Osteoarthritis and Pain

Scans and Investigations: Things Have Changed

Referral for investigations such as x-ray, ultrasound, CT or MRI scans is an expectation that has developed considerably over the...
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Scans and Investigations: Things Have Changed

Everything You Know About Posture Is Wrong!

I can’t remember a day in the clinic, where a patient didn’t say to me, my back/neck/shoulder hurts because I...
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Everything You Know About Posture Is Wrong!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that assesses, diagnoses, treats, and works to prevent disease and disability through physical means. Physiotherapists are experts in movement and function who work in partnership with their patients, assisting them to overcome movement disorders, which may have been present from birth, acquired through accident or injury, or are the result of ageing or life-changing events.

No, you do not require a doctor’s referral however there will be some instances where we will require a referral or medical certificate for work cover and insurance based claims. Ask one of our friendly team when you make your appointment if you are unsure.

All Physiotherapist have a minimum Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree. Which is a four year tertiary degree. Some of our physiotherapists hold post graduate qualifications in Sports and musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists will perform a subjective interview to gain an understanding of the history of your injury, a thorough physical assessment will then be undertaken to determine an accurate diagnosis. The diagnosis will be explained to you and a plan for treatment constructed. Hands on treatment including massage and mobilisation of joints is common in treatment, also exercises to do at home will be prescribed to compliment the treatment perofrmed during the consultation.

Yes, we do take Work Cover patients. You will need a WorkCover medical certificate from a GP and WorkCover claim number.

If you hold an Old Age Pensioner’s Card we will provide a discount of $10

Yes, we accept most private health care cards and have HICAPS facilities for on the spot claims.

If you forget to bring your private health card to your appointment, you will have to pay the outstanding amount upfront, we will then print you out a receipt so you can claim online or go into your private health fund office.

Yes. To be on an EPC (Enhanced Primary Care Program) you do need a referral from a GP.

No. We don’t bulk bill for EPC (Enhanced Primary Care Programs). We require you to bring along your Medicare and a cheque or savings card so we can put the Medicare rebate of $52.95 back into your bank account through HICAPS.

Normal treatments are 30 minutes in length, extended consultations are available.

Physiotherapists can refer for X-rays, ultrasound and MRI. Most X-Rays are bulk billed if referred by a Physiotherapist. However, there will be a fee from the Radiology practice if a Physiotherapist refers for an Ultrasound or an MRI. Each Radiology practice has different fees.

Please wear comfortable clothes or bring something that you can change in to, that will allow the Physiotherapist to easily access the area of your body you require assessed.

We understand that life doesn’t always go according to plan, and occasionally you may not be able to attend your session. However, we are a busy practice with waiting lists and failure to attend appointments without notice means another client misses out too. Should you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please inform us at least 24 hours prior to your appointment time. Broken appointments without notification will be charged at a rate of 50% the normal cost of the session.

No. Our physiotherapists use electronic notes and will be able to see any inputted information that the previous physio has added to your file. This allows for consistency with your treatment.

Yes, please inform us before your appointment if you are pregnant. The Physiotherapist will need to know this to safely perform certain treatment techniques and ensure you are comfortable with position.

We do Dry Needling which is very similar. This involves the insertion of a very fine needle in to a knot or trigger point to help release muscle tension.

Yes. We run classes that incorporate Pilates based exercises on a Tuesday afternoon from our clinic at 158 Mulgrave Rd. Classes cost $20 for a casual visit or multi-visit passes are available. You can also use your private health care card. We supply Pilates mats and pillows each class so all you need to bring is a water bottle and a towel. We take 12 people per class so bookings are essential. To book please phone reception (07) 4051 3252

Products

At Cairns Total Physio, we stock a wide range of products that compliment our treatments.
Below is a list of some of the products that we stock.
For more information on our products please do not hesitate to contact us.

BRACES & SUPPORTS

ASO Ankle Braces
Knee Braces
SRC Recovery Shorts
SIJ Belts
Tennis Elbow Braces
Heel Wedges

STRAPPING TAPE

RockTape
Rigid Strapping Tape
Foam Underwrap
Stretch Adhesive Bandage

HEAT & ICE PACKS

Heat Packs
Gel Ice Packs

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

Theraband
Theraloops
Swiss Balls
Over Door Shoulder Pulleys

SELF MASSAGE TOOLS

Foam Rollers
Spikey Balls
Pocket Physios

MEMORY FOAM PILLOWS

Posture Form Memory Foam Pillows

TENS Machines

Used to temporarily reduce aches and pains from musculoskeletal injuries and during labour.