Physiotherapy

If you’re looking for a physiotherapist in Clayton South, you can see one in the same building as your GP. DFY Allied Health provides physiotherapy at Mediclinic on Thursdays, with physiotherapists Hongda Chen and Fei Zhou.

Physiotherapists help people move better and manage pain. They assess how your body is working, explain what’s going on and give you a treatment plan. This often includes hands-on treatment, education and exercises you can do at home.

How a physiotherapist in Clayton South can help

People often see a physiotherapist for:

• Back and neck pain
• Sprains, strains and sports injuries
• Work-related injuries
• Joint pain and stiffness, including arthritis
• Recovery after surgery or a fracture, once your treating team says it’s safe to start
• Ongoing (chronic) pain, where exercise and gradual activity can help you do more
• Balance and strength, to help you stay active and reduce your risk of falls

Every person is different. Your physiotherapist will assess you and talk with you about what treatment may suit you, and what to expect. Results vary from person to person.

What to expect at your first visit

Your first appointment usually starts with questions about your pain or injury, your general health and what you’d like to be able to do again. Your physiotherapist will then look at how you move. They will explain what they think is going on and talk with you about a plan. Wear comfortable clothes that let you move freely, and bring any scans or reports you have.

Working with your GP

Having physiotherapy onsite makes it easier for your care team to work together. Your GP can:

• assess a new injury or pain and arrange any imaging or tests you need
• refer you to physiotherapy
• talk with you about a care plan if you have a chronic condition. Eligible people may be able to claim a Medicare rebate for some allied health visits.

If your injury happened at work, tell your GP and your physiotherapist. There may be separate paperwork and billing arrangements.

See your GP or call 000 if you have severe pain after a fall or accident, numbness or weakness in your legs, or loss of bladder or bowel control. These need urgent medical assessment.

Booking and fees

Physiotherapy appointments and fees are managed directly by DFY Allied Health:

If you have a GP referral or a care plan, bring it to your first appointment along with your Medicare card. If you have private health insurance with extras cover, check with your fund about what you can claim.

Where to find us

Physiotherapy is at Mediclinic, Factory 25, 14–26 Audsley Street, Clayton South. It’s the first building on the left as you turn into Audsley Street from Centre Road. There’s free onsite parking. See Contact for directions.