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Frequently Asked Questions

Physiotherapists assess, diagnose and treat injuries, pain and disabilities. At Sans Souci Physiotherapy Centre, we use proven treatment techniques and a personalised hands-on approach to alleviate pain, restore function and prevent injury. We use goal-oriented programs, giving patients an active role in their own care.

Acreddited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are university qualified allied health professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to design, deliver and evaluate safe and effective exercise interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries and disabilities.

No. You only need a referral from your doctor if you are being treated following a work injury (claiming Workers Compensation) or following a motor vehicle accident (Green Slip Third Party).

On your initial consultation, a thorough subjective and objective examination of your condition will be performed by one of our Practitioners. The ‘hands-on’ assessment will allow us to structure a suitable treatment plan through various treatment modalities. We ask that you bring any relevant medical information (e.g. doctor’s reports, X-ray reports etc) to review before assessing your problem.

Depending on your condition, your treatment will be managed through collaboration between our Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists. 

30 mins to 1 hour depending on individual treatment. Our Practitioners endeavour to keep to their appointment schedules, but occasionally there are unanticipated circumstances, which are unavoidable.

Your treating Practitioner will establish and plan a suitable program for you to continue with at home or under supervision by your Practitioner. It may also be recommended to engage in one of our clinical exercise classes. If you have any problems or questions between or after visits, you can call us at any time.

Depending on the type of injury and its severity the number of treatments required and their frequency will vary. Your treating Practitioner will discuss this with you on your initial consultation to give you a management plan. This will help to reduce the number of treatments you require.

If you have private health cover and subscribe to the “extras” cover you should be eligible to claim part of your treatment fee. There are many different schemes and you will need to check your level of cover with your insurer in order to find how much they will contribute towards your fees.

If you are covered, most health funds are online with HICAPS, which we provide. Please bring your health fund card with you in order for us to directly charge your fund, so you only need to pay the gap payment. Otherwise, we can provide a receipt for you to claim with your fund independently

All clients must be screened and assessed by a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist prior to beginning classes. This way we can ensure all your needs are catered for. 
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise Classes:

These classes are based on individually designed programs. After an initial assessment, a specific program is designed to suit your needs and carried out on our studio equipment. Classes are for up to 4 people. Equipment includes trapeze table, reformer, ladder barrel, fitballs and more. 

We currently offer a Men’s class, particularly aimed at men who have been treated for Prostate Cancer. Evidence suggests that exercise can reduce PSA doubling time (favourable to prognosis), improve tolerance to treatment, manage fatigue, reduce risk of mortality (40-50%), improve mood – reduce depression and anxiety, improve strength and cardiovascular fitness. 

ONERO® Classes: 

Sans Souci Physiotherapy is a licensed provider of the ONERO® program. ONERO® is a n evidence based exercise protocol involving high intensity resistance and impact exercises tailored to prevent further loss or improve bone mineral density of participants. This class is suited for people with Osteopenia, Osteoporosis or anyone who wants to ensure they have strong bones into their future.

Strength & Conditioning Classes:

These classes are based on individual programs designed by our Exercise Physiologists to address the many health concerns that can be treated with exercise. This could entail strength, cardiovascular health, mobility, falls prevention and pain management.

Diabetes Exercise Classes:

Diabetes exercise classes safely manage diabetes through aerobic and resistance training. Individual programs are designed by our Exercise Physiologists who are trained to assess and monitor the risks associated with diabetes. 

Interested? Contact our clinic on 9529 8600 for more information or to book in an initial assessment

Our clinic is licenced to run Onero™

ONERO™ is an evidence-based exercise program specifically tailored to improve/ maintain bone mineral density of participants. The classes are delivered by Accredited Exercise Physiologists and is recommended for people with Osteopenia or Osteoporosis as well as anyone who wants to ensure that they have strong bones into their future.