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(08) 6110 0570admin@pdchealthhub.com.auElectrotherapy such as TENS may give short-term pain relief as an add-on to exercise and other care. It does not heal tissue and is not a stand-alone treatment.
Electrotherapy uses small electrical currents, delivered through pads placed on the skin, to change how pain is felt. The best known type is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Electrotherapy does not heal or repair tissue. It is an adjunct, meaning an add-on that may ease pain for a time so that you can move and exercise more comfortably, and it is not a stand-alone treatment for most conditions.
Electrotherapy is used sparingly. Some people find that TENS eases pain for a short time, which can make it easier to move and exercise, while others notice little difference.1 We use it only when it may help you do something you could not otherwise manage, and always alongside exercise and education, never instead of them.
For TENS, pads are placed near the painful area and the machine is turned up until you feel a tingling or buzzing sensation that is strong but comfortable. Any relief may be short lived. We screen first for things that can make electrical treatments unsuitable, such as a pacemaker or other implanted device, pregnancy, damaged or numb skin and some other medical conditions, and we stop if it is not helping.
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With your consent, your plan is shared with your GP and with other PDC clinicians you see, so everyone works from the same page.
Most of our services can be booked without one. You do need a GP referral to claim a Medicare rebate, and a Home Medicines Review or Residential Medication Management Review always starts with a GP referral. NDIS, DVA and workers' compensation claims each have their own paperwork. If you are not sure, call us on (08) 6110 0570 and we will check before you book.
If your GP has prepared a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan and referred you to us, Medicare pays a rebate for up to five eligible allied health visits a calendar year, shared across disciplines. Private health cover may also contribute, depending on your policy. We confirm what applies to you when you book.
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