Health notes.
Straight answers to the questions people ask before they book. No jargon, no scare tactics.
Do I need a referral to see a physio?
Short answer: no. Longer answer: a referral changes what it costs, not whether you can come.
What happens at your first physio appointment
Most of the nerves about a first appointment come from not knowing what happens. Here is the whole thing.
Dry needling: what it is, and what it feels like
It is not acupuncture, the needles are far finer than the ones you are picturing, and you can always say no.
Knee arthritis: what actually helps
Being told your knee is 'bone on bone' is frightening. It also predicts your pain much less well than most people assume.
Dizzy when you roll over in bed?
If the room spins for under a minute when you roll over, lie down or look up, there is a specific and very treatable cause worth ruling in or out.
Bulk billing and physio: what it actually means
Bulk billing is the most misunderstood word in Australian healthcare. Here is what it means, and why it works differently for physio than it does at the doctor.
How a Medicare care plan works for physio
If you have a long-term condition, your GP may be able to cover part of the cost of physiotherapy. Here is how that works in plain terms.
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