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Physiotherapy

GP Practice Education: Physiotherapy

A physiotherapist comes to your practice and runs a short session for GPs, registrars, nurses and reception, built around what you refer for.

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About this service

Our clinicians come to your practice and run a short education session for GPs, registrars, practice nurses and the reception team. Sessions are built around what your practice actually refers for and the questions that keep coming back, rather than a generic talk.

For physiotherapy we usually cover common musculoskeletal presentations, when imaging changes management and when it does not, shoulder and knee pathways, persistent pain, and work injuries and return to work. Sessions run at a time that suits the practice, including meeting slots and lunchtimes, at the surgery or online. We bring the content and the handouts, and we are happy to cover referral pathways, funding, and what your patients should expect from us.

What is involved

  • A conversation with the practice about what you refer for and what you want covered.
  • A session for GPs, registrars, nurses and reception, at the surgery or online.
  • Physiotherapy content: musculoskeletal presentations, imaging, shoulder and knee pathways, persistent pain, work injuries.
  • Referral pathways, funding options and what is useful to put on a referral.
  • Handouts for the practice and a named contact for questions afterwards.
GP Practice Education: Physiotherapy
At a glance
Team
Physiotherapy
Session length
45 to 60 min session, arranged with the practice
Funding
Arranged with the practice
Telehealth
In person at your practice or online
Referral
Arranged by the practice; no individual referral needed
Booking
Online, or call (08) 6110 0570

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How it works at PDC

Three steps from your first call to a plan the whole team can see.

1

Book your first visit

Book online or call (08) 6110 0570. If you have a GP referral or care plan, bring it with you or ask your GP to send it to us.

2

Assessment and goals

Your clinician takes a full history, asks what matters most to you and agrees goals you can work towards together.

3

One plan, one team

With your consent, your plan is shared with your GP and with other PDC clinicians you see, so everyone works from the same page.

Common questions

Do I need a referral?
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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.

Can I claim a Medicare rebate?
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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.

Can I be seen by telehealth?
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Many of our services can be delivered by secure video call. Where a service needs a hands-on assessment, such as a foot or physiotherapy examination, we will book you in person at one of our ten clinics.

What should I bring to my first appointment?
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Your referral or care plan if you have one, a list of your current medicines, any recent test results, and your Medicare, DVA or NDIS details. If you use a glucose meter, CGM or insulin pump, bring that too.

Can someone come with me?
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Yes. A family member, carer, interpreter or support worker is welcome at any appointment. If you need an interpreter, let us know when you book.

Ready to get started?

Book online in under a minute, or call and our care team will check this is the right place to start.

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