Services

Specialist Physiotherapy Second Opinion Service

Specialist Physiotherapists undertake extensive and advanced training and are awarded the title of Specialist Physiotherapist by the Australian College of Physiotherapists. To become a Specialist Physiotherapist it is an extensive process which begins with completing a 4 year physiotherapy degree followed with a 1-2 year clinical master's degree. The specialisation process is then a further 2.5 years followed with rigorous examinations. The title of Specialist Physiotherapist is awarded to only the most advanced clinicians and is the highest clinical qualification in Australia. Specialist Physiotherapists are seen as experts in their field and contribute to improving patient care, provide professional development, engage in research and implement changes to improve the healthcare model.

Appointments are offered face to face or by telehealth for people in regional areas.

Please contact us to book an appointment.

    •  An acute or chronic condition that has not progressed as expected.

    • When diagnosis is not clear, and more clarity is needed for the patient and employer.

    • Second opinions for Workers Compensation cases.

    • A second opinion before medical procedures such as an injection, rhizolysis and surgery.

    • Optimisation of recovery and identification of other contributing factors.

    • Reinforcement of evidence-based messages and treatment.

    • Identifying risk and the need for further referral to specialist medical practitioners.

    • When a treating practitioner would like a second opinion on management.

    • A clear diagnosis and management pathway.

    • Targeted management and identification of contributing factors that influence your condition.

    • A shared decision-making pathway while meeting treatment expectations.

    • Reduced costs in compensation cases.

    • Self-management strategies to independently manage your condition.

  •  ·     Patients (private and workers compensation)

    ·      Treating physiotherapists wanting a second opinion

    ·      Case officers/occupational rehabilitation providers

    ·      Doctors

    ·      Exercise physiologists

    ·      Occupational Therapists

    Appointments are offered face to face or by telehealth for people in regional areas. Please contact us to book an appointment.

Professional Development

We offer post-graduate level education that is focused on the latest research, practical skills and clinical reasoning to accelerate clinical skill development.

Lectures and practical training are offered face to face and online to private Physiotherapy clinics, Universities and Health companies. Workshop topics can be discussed please see education topics below.

All courses are research-bound with evidence-informed application, with practical, postgraduate-level strategies you can use with patients immediately! They are tailored towards clinical practice, and targeted to improve your clinical skills to confidently manage all types of neck, back, shoulder and knee conditions.

To book a course contact us for further information.

Education Topics:

Cervical Spine Course – Practical Solutions for Complex Neck Problems

Lumbar Spine Course – Non- Operative Lumbar Spine Management

Knee Course – Specialist Non-Surgical Knee Masterclass and Theory

Shoulder Course – Specialist Non-Surgical Shoulder Masterclass and Theory

Clinical Reasoning Masterclasses – Live Specialist Physiotherapy assessment and management

Clinical Mentoring Service

Is offered for all levels of physiotherapists whether you are early in your career or an experienced physiotherapist. The goals of mentoring are to build a partnership to enhance levels of reflection, critical thinking and to encourage professional and personal growth.

There are many benefits of receiving clinical mentoring such as improving clinical skills to increase job satisfaction and promotions, learning and connecting with Specialist Physiotherapists and improved career pathways.

Clinical mentoring sessions include:

    • Discuss complex cases that have not improved with conventional physiotherapy treatment

    • Implement new assessment and treatment techniques and sharpen clinical reasoning skills

    • Identify contributing factors associated to the condition

    • Improve patient outcomes

    • Increase your knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy

    • Understand the evidence base around musculoskeletal injuries and the translation into clinical practice

    • Improve clinical assessment and treatment skills

    • Observe a comprehensive assessment followed by treatment/management of a patient with a complex musculoskeletal condition

    • Discuss clinical reasoning at an advanced level

    • Learn from a Specialist Physiotherapist to provide a holistic management plan and provide better care for your patient

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