Chronic pain physiotherapy
A broader, paced approach for pain that has stayed past the normal healing time.
What it is
Chronic or persistent pain is pain that has stayed past the normal healing time, often three months or more. It usually involves more than the original tissue, and it responds best to a broader approach than a quick fix.
We take time to understand your history and goals, then combine graded movement, hands on therapy and clear education about how pain works. The aim is to help you do more of what matters with less flare up, at a pace that suits you.
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Persistent pain is a real focus of Andrew's work
Andrew Ellis has been a physiotherapist since 2009, and persistent pain is one of the areas he is most dedicated to. Rather than chasing a single spot, he takes the time to understand the whole picture, your history, your goals and how your pain behaves, and builds the plan around you.
Persistent pain rewards patience and experience. The plan is paced so you gain ground without constant flare ups.
Choosing your clinician matters. Who you choose to guide you through persistent pain makes a difference, so it is worth researching your clinician before you commit. You can read what Andrew's patients say, independently, on Google.
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- Physiotherapist since 2009
- Persistent and chronic pain a core focus
- Thorough, unhurried 60 minute assessments
- Master of Physiotherapy, AHPRA registered
How it works at PACT
Understand
A thorough history of your pain, your day to day life and your goals, so the plan fits you.
Build a plan
Graded movement, hands on therapy and education combine to settle the system, not just one spot.
Pace and progress
We build up gradually so you gain ground without constant flare ups.
Common problems we use it for
A few of the injuries and conditions where chronic pain physiotherapy often plays a part. It is always one piece of a wider plan.
What you pay, with or without cover
Every appointment is a full, unhurried session with the time to work through complex, persistent problems. The fee is $165 for an initial visit and $142 for a follow up, and if you have Medicare, private health extras or an accepted claim, here is what you pay.
Paying privately
No referral or paperwork needed. Every visit is a full, unhurried session with the time it needs.
With a Medicare plan
A GP Chronic Disease Management referral rebates $61.80 on every visit, up to 5 a year.
With private health extras
Claim on the spot through HICAPS. The gap depends on your fund and level of cover. See all health funds
Workers comp & CTP
Accepted workers compensation and CTP claims are billed straight to your insurer, and we handle the paperwork.
Every bar is drawn to the same scale, from $0 to the standard fee. Private health gaps vary with your fund and your level of extras cover.
Other ways we can help
Most plans combine a few of these. We use whatever the assessment says will move you forward.
Good to know
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See what people say on Google
We let our patients speak for themselves, on Google, where you can read it independently.
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Same day appointments often available at our Miranda clinic, or by telehealth across Australia.