Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy with Activate Health

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapists are experts in the structure of the human body and how it moves. They work with people of all ages to asses, diagnose and treat a broad range of health conditions including sports injuries, musculoskeletal conditions as well as chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, osteoarthritis and stroke.

Physiotherapists at Activate Health in Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Emu Park are involved in the assessment, diagnosis, planning and management of patient care, with a focus on improving movement, function and quality of life. 

Physiotherapists can help you recover from injury, reduce pain and stiffness, increase mobility and prevent further injury, to get the most out of life. Our physio’s take the time to understand your individual goals, listen to your needs to tailor a treatment specific to your condition.

As first contact practitioners, our physiotherapists can provide assessment and treatment without doctor’s referral. Physiotherapists, doctors, and other health professionals often collaborate as a team to plan and manage treatment for a specific condition.

The following are common treatment methods used by our physiotherapists:

• Exercise programs used to improve mobility and strengthen muscles
• Joint manipulation and mobilisation to reduce pain and stiffness
• Muscle re-education used to improve control
• Airway clearance techniques and breathing exercises
• Soft tissue mobilisation (massage)
• Acupuncture and dry needling
• Hydrotherapy
• Assistance with use of aids, splints, crutches, walking sticks and wheelchairs to help with mobility
• Vestibular and Neurological Physiotherapy

Activate Health Physiotherapy Services

• Injury rehabilitation and pain management
• Physio support for activities of daily living ( ADL’s), work, and sport
• Pre and Post operative readiness and rehabilitation
• neurological, spinal and postural conditions
• Paediatric physiotherapy
• Dry needling
• Shockwave and Laser therapy
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Pilates

How to Access Our Physiotherapy Services

(see how to refer)

• Private Paying (also includes most private health funds): You don’t need a doctor’s referral to see a physiotherapist. Physiotherapists, doctors, and other health professionals will often work as part of a team to plan and manage treatment for a specific condition.
• Bulk billing via Medicare: Your Doctor can refer you through a Chronic Disease Care plan
• Work cover, Insurance, and CTP
• NDIS
• My Aged Care Packages