Chirokind & Rehabilitation Clinic focuses on maintaining health for people of all ages, helping patients pain and prevent disease.
ACL injuries are very common in the athletic population. Unfortunately, if ACL Reconstructions (ACLR) are not rehabilitated thoroughly, it can significantly increase the likelihood of re-rupturing the ligament after surgery.
At The Physio Bunker, we have developed an exceptionally thorough return-to-sport criteria. This involves progressive and ongoing objective testing that is measured against normative data and previous testing of the individual. Our physiotherapy team will only allow athletes to progress through stages of their rehab once they meet certain criteria. Whilst this may seem excessive at times, it will greatly reduce the likelihood of reinjury if the athlete passes objective and standardised tests that highlight the readiness of return to sport and performance.
Some of our team have also been through multiple ACLR, so you’re benefiting from the hard lessons learnt by your health professionals! We also work with our patients once they have returned to sport for 6 monthly testing to ensure they have an Injury Prevention Program (IPP) in place to reduce the risk of further injury.
If you are private paying (i.e. paying for our services yourself or with your Private Health Fund) or covered by Work Cover, NDIS or a Home Care Package you DO NOT need a referral. If you are a DVA or Medicare patient, you will need a referral or EPC referral from a GP.
We sure do! Bring your private health insurance card with you and you can claim on the spot with our HICAPs machine. This means that you will only need to pay the gap at the time of your appointment.
Your initial appointment will involve a lengthy discussion about your concerns. Your therapist will then need to get some more information about your condition by performing some objective tests and getting some baseline measures. This enables for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan to be formed. If time permits, you will start your treatment as well in the first session!
If you have had any scans or reports done in relation to your condition, it is really helpful if you can bring them with you. You should also bring or wear comfortable, loose clothing that allows access to the area of your body needing assessment and treatment.
Let us help you feel your best and be your best! Whether that be reducing pain, or getting back to elite level sport, we've got you covered.