Canberra Physiotherapy Centre

Physiotherapy helps people manage a wide range of medical problems or other health-related conditions that cause pain, restrict movement or affect the way people function.

Our physiotherapists use manual therapy and electrotherapy to promote, restore and maintain their patients’ physical wellbeing, so they can move well and stay well.

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Physiotherapy can treat various conditions, including:

• musculoskeletal problems such as:
  • spinal injuries and pain
  • joint and muscle injuries and pain
  • headaches
• sporting injuries
• pre-operative education and post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation (for ankles, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, hands and feet)
• in-patient treatment (including cardiothoracic conditions)
• incontinence, and
• pain management, rehabilitation, workers’ compensation cases.

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Our practice has been a part of the Canberra Community since 1986, with a second generation of patients now experiencing the benefits of our treatment first-hand. Our physios are knowledgeable and experienced, able to quickly understand their patients’ problems and apply the most appropriate treatment and management strategies.

Postgraduate education is a feature of our practice: between us we have four Graduate Diplomas in Manipulative Physiotherapy, two Graduate Diplomas in Pain Management and one Masters of Physiotherapy.

We’re proud to have the only Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in Canberra, Jac Cousin. Becoming a specialist is a three-tiered process through one of the recognised Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) clinical groups. This process involves many years of additional educational and professional development activities, followed by a two-year training program that includes clinical experience and facilitated clinical development. Jac had to demonstrate an advanced level of clinical practice, evidence of a commitment to education, and active participation in research activities. At the completion of his training program, Jac completed final clinical and oral examinations, entitling him to be admitted to the Australian College of Physiotherapists (see http://www.physiotherapy.asn.au/index.php/join-the-apa/career-pathway-and-specialisation). Only members of the college have the right to use the title ‘Specialist Physiotherapist’.

All of our physios regularly attend conferences in Australia and overseas to keep up with the most up-to-date research and techniques, ensuring their continuing education in evidence-based medicine. As a group of highly trained professionals, we have the privilege of sharing each other’s clinical knowledge and expertise.

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If you suffer from back or neck pain, a sports injury, arthritis or any other joint or muscle problem, physiotherapists use manual techniques to help relieve your pain and get you moving again. They’ll also give you exercises to do at home so you can help yourself to move well and stay well.

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We have a great relationship with a number of other health providers who’ve seen the excellent results physiotherapy can have for their patients. Many of our clients are referred to us by a number of orthopaedic surgeons in the Canberra Orthopaedic Group, as well as by general practitioners and other health care providers. We also regularly visit patients at Calvary John James Hospital who need the rehabilitation services we can provide.

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At the Canberra Physiotherapy Centre, we take pride in what we do and we are sensitive to the fact that you’re probably not feeling the best. We also understand that your first visit might be a little daunting, so we do everything we can to help make you feel at ease.

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You don’t need a referral unless your treatment is going to be paid for by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

To book an appointment with one of our physios, please call (02) 6282 3266.

The Canberra Injury Management Centre (CIMC) provides expert multidisciplinary treatment for long-term pain and injury. Patients receive treatment that’s goal-oriented and outcome-focused to help them return to work or identify barriers to progress. For more information, phone (02) 6230 0200.