Our Telehealth service
About our Telehealth service
Telehealth Appointment is a virtual calling service that will enable you to have a consultation and receive treatment over a video conference. You can access this service from the comfort of your home.
Below, find some examples of when an online consultation can be applicable and is very helpful:
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Providing you with pain management strategies if you are experiencing acute or chronic pain;
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Offering consultation and advice in case of injury and post-injury rehabilitation;
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Creating a comprehensive exercise program comprising of stretching and strengthening exercises.
Remember, you can still have access to our highly skilled and trained professionals, even if you need to stay at home.
More Info on Telehealth
Is it as effective as Telehealth consultations
There is lots of evidence that shows that physiotherapy via telehealth is just as effective as face-to-face consultations. Many components of a telehealth consultation are no different than a face-to-face appointment. The only thing different from a telehealth appointment from your standard face-to-face is that it’s a digital consultation.
What are the benifits of Telehealth for physio?
It is safe, effective and easy to use. It is convenient and can be done in the comfort and privacy of your home, and It is currently funded by Medicare and many private health funds available to you. You can access telehealth on most devices such as smartphones and tablets or computers with a webcam. You don’t need to be technically savvy to use it, and it’s convenient for patients, families or carers. Telehealth is used to help assess new conditions or maintain your treatment program while still following social distancing guidelines or any other factor limiting face-to-face appointments.
What to expect from your consultation
you will be asked to outline your concerns to your physio, and asked questions to determine what the issue is. you may be asked what you
want to achieve from the consultation. you should be given a clear explanation of your condition. you will receive a clear and personalised plan for how to treat/manage it. your care will be in line with the latest physiotherapy knowledge and evidence, the same as you would receive in a clinic appointment.
What are the benifits of Telehealth for physio?
It is safe, effective and easy to use. It is convenient and can be done in the comfort and privacy of your home. Medicare and many private health funds currently fund it. You can access telehealth on most devices such as smartphones and tablets. You don’t need to be technically savvy to use it conveniently for patients, families, carers. It can help assess new conditions or maintain your treatment program while still following social distancing guidelines.
Telehealth FAQ
- What happens after my appointment booking?
- What do do i need for my appointment ?
- Do you need a doctors referral?
- What to wear to your appointment?
Once you have booked your telehealth appointment through puchpass with your chosen time slot, you will receive an e-mail with a zoom link & instructions. (This needs to be adjusted accordingly to the new system)
You will need a Zoom account, a secure internet connection …..
A doctor’s referral is NOT necessary to see a physiotherapist unless claimed through workers comp, Medicare, veterans, and motor vehicle injuries. When you submit an inquiry through our booking system, you will be required to submit any relevant medicare information if you are booking in as a medicare client. If you are a private health client, you’ll not require any documents for submissions upon booking.
Telehealth appointments are like standard appointments at Greenwood Physio and should be treated as such in the same standard. You should be dress how you would normally be dressed in your day-to-day life. The main thing to focus on is to be comfortable and appropriate.
