Referrers information for GP’s, Specialists and Allied Health
Referrals may be made directly to:
Or via the form below.
Enquiries: 0411 076 714
All referrers will receive progress reports.
We accept:
Private patients - fees apply
TAC -bulk billed
Worksafe - bulk billed
DVA - bulk billed
Medicare - 10960 (does not apply to group sessions) - gap fees apply
Aged Care Provider Packages
Private Health (Extras)
NDIS - self managed packages
When to Refer
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Osteoarthritis (hip, knee, spine)
Chronic low back pain
Post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation
Shoulder injuries
Tendinopathy
Persistent pain conditions
Other Indications
Falls prevention in older adults
Deconditioning or reduced mobility
Obesity limiting land-based exercise
Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain
Aquatic physiotherapy is particularly beneficial for patients unable to tolerate land-based rehabilitation due to pain, weakness, or weight-bearing restrictions.
Medical Screening
All patients will complete an aquatic physiotherapy medical screening form, to identify any precautions or contraindications to exercise in a warm water pool. Some conditions will require clearance from their GP before commencing pool sessions.
In some instances, risks may be managed by limiting time and/or depth of submersion and slowly exiting the pool, in consultation with GP.
Contraindications Include:
unstable cardiac conditions, such as angina, blood pressure or a recent myocardial infarct in the last six weeks
incontinence
open wounds (in some instances wounds may be covered by waterproof dressings, such as Opsite)
infectious diseases; herpes active lesion, Hepatitis A, MRSA, VRE, HIV, UTI’s, URTI,
uncontrolled seizures
Precautions Include:
Severe respiratory conditions
Risk related to cognition and behaviour
Risk related to anxiety and fear of the water
Falls risk
Ability to communicate, including vision, hearing, speech
Further information on contraindications and precautions can be found in the guidelines below.