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TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW WHEN CHOOSING YOURTOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW WHEN CHOOSING YOURPHYSIOTHERAPISTPHYSIOTHERAPIST

Introductory letter from Nichole HamiltonIntroductory letter from Nichole Hamilton

Has pain or discomfort prevented you from living the life you want tolive? Are you frustrated by having to limit your activities as a result of pain?Would you like to nd answers as well as a long term solution for yourproblems?

Choosing the right physiotherapist can be a challenge. Untreated or poorlytreated problems can quickly escalate into lasting issues that result in adecline in activity and health.

Obviously choosing the best physiotherapist for your care is critical to yourhealth. I put this free resource to help inform you what you should belooking for to help yourself in a physiotherapy clinic.

Use this report to evaluate your options so you can make knowledgeableand sensible choices. You can also browse our website to learn more.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at ourPeregian Springs o ce. We also o er free phone consultations toSunshine Coast Locals to help them move forward with their health.

Kind regards

Nichole HamiltonNichole Hamilton

Director and Physiotherapist

www.synergyphysio.com.au 07 54483369

http://synergyphysio.com.au/


PS. You can also contact us to schedule your initial consultation so we canproperly diagnose your condition with a thorough history, examination andtesting. We will then inform you of your diagnosis, available treatmentoptions and prognosis.

This thorough approachallows you to feel mostcomfortable with yourtreatment solutions. Toschedule this, simply call07 5448 3369.



1. Do they have a philosophy that helps your treatment?Do they have a philosophy that helps your treatment?2. Do they have extensive experience?Do they have extensive experience?3. Do they use the latest techniques and technologies, as well asDo they use the latest techniques and technologies, as well as

classic classic treatments?treatments?4. Do they provide personalised care and a friendly supportedDo they provide personalised care and a friendly supported

environment?environment?5. Do they offer flexible office hours and Saturday appointments?Do they offer flexible office hours and Saturday appointments?6. Do they recommend treatment other than surgery?Do they recommend treatment other than surgery?7. Do they have any specialities within physiotherapy?Do they have any specialities within physiotherapy?8. Do they see patients of all ages?Do they see patients of all ages?9. Do they work with other specialists?Do they work with other specialists?

10. Do they accept your insurance?Do they accept your insurance?11. Bonus- Do they have a good reputation? Bonus- Do they have a good reputation?



1. Do they have a philosophy that helps your treatment?1. Do they have a philosophy that helps your treatment?

Having a philosophy is critical to building a team and a culture that canprovide consistent and professional care. Before choosing yourphysiotherapist, ensure their clinic philosophy or mission meets andmatches your needs as a patient.

The word ‘Synergy’ means a union andinteraction of many components as ateam, which has an overall greater e ectthan each component individually. Thisterm forms the basis of Synergy Physiophilosophy. The union and interaction oflistening and communication skills toform an understanding of your unique problem, with thoroughbiomechanical assessment skills, manual therapy skills, exerciserehabilitation, education and a thorough caring and professionalthorough caring and professionalapproach to your approach to your recovery.recovery.

Here at Synergy Physio your health is our priorityyour health is our priority and our aim is to helpyou reach your full potential. Our clinic operates with an integrativeapproach- which means we treat you as a whole, not just the symptoms.We o er longer initial longer initial appointment timesappointment times in order to provide athorough personalised assessment and treatment plan. This time allowsus to take more care and thought as well getting to the underlying cause ofyour problem. Our approach is based on the Connect Therapy Approach,which a systematic and thorough assessment and diagnosis with attentionto detail.



Our promise to you:Our promise to you:

One on one attention-One on one attention- we do not o er physiotherapy treatments tomultiple people at once! Which means you get our undivided professionalattention for your entire treatment session in order to get the bestoutcomes for you.

Care and respect-Care and respect- we respect your time, your privacy and we also respectyou as a patient seeking help to recover. We o er private rooms, asupportive environment as well as expert professional care.

Clear explanation and treatment plans-Clear explanation and treatment plans- we guarantee you will leaveyour rst session with a clear explanation and treatment plan to help youmove forward with your health. If appropriate for your injury, we o erhands on work to assist you with your pain. We do not use machines, tens,hot packs and other passive treatments as we believe time spent ndingan accurate diagnosis and an expert treatment plan o ers better patientoutcomes.



2. 2. Do they have extensive experience?Do they have extensive experience?

When it comes to your health you want to ensure you are working with anexperienced team of professionals.

You also want to ensure that your physiotherapist is registered withgoverning bodies (AHPRA) as well as with the Australian PhysiotherapyAssociation.

Each and every situation is di erent and by having a physiotherapist withplenty of experience, the treatment solutions o ered to you will be basedon both extensive academic knowledge, but also tried and testedtreatment effects gained over years of experience.

Synergy Physio o ers a team of therapists that have all studied extensivelywith post graduate studies to broaden their skills and expertise asphysiotherapists. Our extensive combined experience ensures you havethe best quality treatment and outcomes for your health.


https://synergyphysio.com.au/our-team/


3. Do they use the latest techniques and technologies, as well as3. Do they use the latest techniques and technologies, as well asclassic classic treatments?treatments?

As well as having extensive practical experience with classic treatments,such as manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation to assist with you yourhealth, it is important that your physiotherapist keeps up to date withlatest techniques and technologies.

Here at Synergy Physio, our team regularly attend conferences, seminarsand courses to ensure our skills are up to date with the most currentresearch to support your health.

Our team also are respected lecturers in our eld. We o er courses on themanagement of hip and pelvic pain nationally on a regular basis, as well aso ering online tutorials and education programs for health professionalson international clinical education platforms.

In addition to maintaining professionaldevelopment with the most current research,our clinic also o ers up to date technology tosupport your health. This includes ourdiagnostic ultrasound equipment. Real timeultrasound assessment can be used todiagnose and identify problems with theabdominal system, as well as pelvic oor andcore stability system. Advanced technologyequipment such as real time ultrasounddiagnostics, is designed to improve theaccuracy of your assessment and diagnosis,and also improve your treatment outcomes.


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4. Do they provide professional and personalised care and a4. Do they provide professional and personalised care and afriendly supported environment?friendly supported environment?

When it comes to visiting any therapist’so ce, you expect to be treated with awelcoming environment that supports yourreturn to health. Our team work togetherhere to go the extra mile to ensure yourhealth goals are achieved. This starts with oursupportive and friendly administration team,who work hard to ensure your appointments schedule suits your needs, aswell as working around your work and family life.

We understand that taking the rst step in your own recovery can bedaunting. Our professional team of therapists always o er extended initialconsultations to take a thorough assessment of your problem and how it isimpacting your life, in order to form a combined treatment plan with you ina thorough, informative and supportive manner. We also o er free initialphone consultations to Sunshine Coast locals to help determine ifphysiotherapy is the right place for you to start.

We will take the time to answer all of yourquestions and address all of yourconcerns in an inviting atmosphere, whichis speci cally designed so you have thebest experience possible and the besthealth outcomes possible.


https://synergyphysio.com.au/our-team/

https://synergyphysio.com.au/ask-about-our-free-phone-consultation/


5. Do they offer flexible hours and work Saturday appointments?5. Do they offer flexible hours and work Saturday appointments?

In today’s world it is safe to say you arevery busy. It is probably also safe to saythat you want to make sure that yourphysiotherapist has convenient hours to

t your schedule. It is important toensure that your physiotherapist cano er you options for your healthcarethat are also convenient to your needs.

Here at Synergy Physio, we are open from 7.30am through till 6.30pm,o ering you before and after hours’ appointmentsbefore and after hours’ appointments. We are also openon Saturdays to assist those whose working schedule is unable to supporttheir health. Depending on your unique situation, you may also be able toreceive same day treatment as well.

Our physiotherapists want to ensurethat you do not live with pain any longerthan you have to. Our goal with yourphysiotherapy treatment is to make it asconvenient as possible and to get youback to a more enjoyable life withoutpain.


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6. Do they recommend treatment other than injections or surgery?6. Do they recommend treatment other than injections or surgery?

It’s very natural to seek alternatives tosurgery, injections or medicalintervention. Too quickly we can seeopportunities to recover withoutmedical intervention or surgery slippast, if there are delays in yourdiagnosis or a misguidedrehabilitation plan.

Here at Synergy Physio we work alongside specialists and sports medicinephysicians to help you reach your goals. We regularly have referrals fromSunshine Coast and Brisbane Specialists prior to potential surgery in orderto prevent or delay surgical intervention. Our thorough assessment andrehabilitation plans can mean that injections or surgery can be avoided inmany circumstances.

In some circumstances surgery or injections are not avoidable and wework alongside your specialist to ensure the best possible outcome foryou.



7. Do they have any specialities within physiotherapy?7. Do they have any specialities within physiotherapy?

Many physiotherapists o er excellent, but generalised physiotherapytreatment with the basic undergraduate physiotherapy degree andeducation. This can potentially limit recovery if you have a more di cult orspecialised condition to manage, that may require speci c expertise orpost-graduate education.

While our physiotherapists are experienced in treating a wide range ofconditions, we have also pursued extensive further education to o erexpertise in the following select areas:

Hip pain and hip dysfunction Pelvic pain Women’s health and pregnancy related problems Spinal painSpinal pain- Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical pain Chronic pain including recurrent sports injuries Biomechanics


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https://synergyphysio.com.au/thoracic-and-rib-problems/

https://synergyphysio.com.au/neck-pain-tmj-and-headaches/

https://synergyphysio.com.au/chronic-pain-or-recurrent-injury/

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8. 8. Do they see patients of all ages?Do they see patients of all ages?

When choosing your physiotherapistit is important that they haveexperience with other patients similarto your own age. Your age can a ectyour treatment options and also yourhealing time.

At Synergy Physio, ourphysiotherapists help patients of allages from young athletes, dancersand childhood sports injuries through to aged care. Our sta memberscare for aging parents and growing children of their own and you knowthat our treatment recommendations would be the same treatmentsrecommended to members of our own family in the same circumstances.

We love helping people of all ages reach their full potential andWe love helping people of all ages reach their full potential andrecover from injury.recover from injury.



9. 9. Do they work with other specialists?Do they work with other specialists?

It is important to work with a team ofspecialists who are experts in their eldin order to provide you with the mostthorough care and best qualityoutcomes for your health. Working inisolation can mean limited resources,as well as limited options fortreatment.

Here at Synergy Physio, our physiotherapy team have extensive experienceworking within a multiple disciplinary environment. We have worked alongside excellent orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians and GPsto ensure the best quality outcome for your health. We also routinelyspeak with and involve radiologists to ensure any investigations such asMRIs or ultrasound scans to help con rm your diagnosis and treatmentplan to help you stay as healthy as possible.

We do not have specialists work within our clinic, which means we haveoptions to choose the best specialist we think would suit your health andare not compelled to refer to an a liated specialist. We send you whereverwe think is best for you.

We are not a big speciality group, franchise or hospital owned practice andwe welcome working with other specialists, keeping them informedthroughout your entire treatment process to ensure your health needs aremet.


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10. Do they accept your insurance?10. Do they accept your insurance?

It is important that your therapisto ers a convenient solution for yourtreatment costs. This includesaccess to on the spot claimingservices directly to your healthfund, which can minimise yourupfront costs.

Here at Synergy Physio we acceptand bulk DVA referrals from yourGP. We o er on the spot rebates through Medicare with the appropriateGP referral and paperwork. We also o er on the spot claiming directly toyour health fund using hicaps facilities.

All of this is to ensure that your treatment is convenient andAll of this is to ensure that your treatment is convenient andbenefits your needs.benefits your needs.


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11. Do they have a great reputation?11. Do they have a great reputation?

In this day and age it is easy to pull up ratings an reviews from past happypatients. A simple google or facebook search can provide a wealth ofinformation from patients, who can help you decide where you might liketo start with your journey toward better health.

In addition to this, it is important to know that your physiotherapist alsohas a great reputation in the professional health, specialist or medicalcommunity.

Here at Synergy Physio we are trusted and respected physiotherapistswithin the medical community, receiving referrals from specialists as far asBrisbane and Sydney.

We also receive referrals from rural and remote physiotherapists and workwith these therapists. We provide initial consultations to patients frommore remote or rural areas and then provide thorough reports andassistance for local physiotherapists to help their patients achieve the bestoutcomes. Working as a trusted reputable member of a team to assistyour health is our privilege and we look forward to helping you with yourown health concerns.



Closing Letter from Nichole Hamilton Synergy PhysioClosing Letter from Nichole Hamilton Synergy PhysioI congratulate you for doing your research and reading this resource,because ultimately you should feel comfortable and trust yourphysiotherapist to provide you or your loved one the best treatmentpossible.

I hope this report has helped you learn more about physiotherapy ingeneral and potentially show you how Synergy Physio can help you andyour family. Obviously, there are many other things you should knowbefore choosing your physiotherapist, and we are here to answer yourquestions. We would be honoured and grateful to meet and learn moreabout how we can potentially help you.

While our reputation and expertise may be outstanding, our greatest joycomes from helping our patients improve their health and get back todoing the things they love. We are a committed team to achieving the bestoutcomes for you.

Most importantly, please know that myself andthe other therapists in this practice and ourentire care team are here to answer anyquestion you may have.

Kind Regards

Nichole HamiltonNichole Hamilton

P.S. If you are ready to learn more about how we can help you get back to alife without pain or injury please give us a call on 07 5448 3369. Schedule Scheduleyour initial consultation today!your initial consultation today!


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