This page is to give you an understanding of what you can expect and how to prepare for your first appointment with one of our knowledgable and friendly physiotherapist at RX Physiotherapy.
How to get here: Click the link for direction to our clinic based in Lake Illawarra as part of Hustle Hut Health
Unit 1/35 Shellharbour Road
Parking: We have ample parking onsite, just make sure to use the entry before our pink flags. If this space is full you can always park in Warilla Grove car park, which is a short 200m walk.
Where to enter: Entry to our reception is located facing the highway, just look for the RX decal
Who will you meet: You will be greeted by one of our reception staff. They will give you a details form if you have not already filled in the online version. They will also let your physiotherapist know you have arrived.
What to bring: If you have any hardcopy scans this would be helpful but we can also access most digital versions in the private sector.
What to wear: This is specific to the area you want to have treated. For ankles, wrists, knees and elbows wear shorts/short sleeve shirt to allow ease of access.
For females needing shoulder treatment any garment you feel comfortable wearing that allows access to the shoulder will be fine. If you need work on your hip/s please wear loose fitting but comfortable shorts and underwear. We also have many towels and beds sheets available to cover you appropriately.
Initial Consult
History Taking: We start off with a friendly chat about what areas of your body are troubling you and how they affect you. This can be quite in depth as we want to get a detailed story so right from the get go we can nail our treatment.
Physical Testing: We have a multitude of tests we can perform to not only find out your starting point but to also get a diagnosis. This can look like how far you can reach, how strong certain muscles are in specific positions and many more.
Treatment: Once again this will look very different based on your presentation. Some methods include massage, joint mobilisation, tape and dry needling (optional).
Rehab Planning: At this point we should be in slightly less pain and this is a great start. Long term a structured rehab plan using exercises specific to your injury and goals will be implemented. This is also where your physio will discuss the best frequency of follow up appointments and what the long term strategy will look like.
Follow Up Consults
Our follow up appointments will change based on where you are on your rehab journey.
Initially they will involve a lot of re-testing and hands on treatment. They will soon become more exercise focused when ready as you reach closer to your pre-injury capacity and beyond.
RX Physiotherapy, a key part of HUSTLE HUT HEALTH.
