Home Visits

Unable to get to our office? Unable to drive or get in and out of a car? We can send a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist to you!

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We offer consultations in the comfort of your own home. Our clinicians are trained in providing exceptional care in the privacy of your own home and can bring the equipment needed with them. 

We service most of the Gladstone Region so feel free to contact our office to arrange for a home visit.

Can physiotherapy be done at home?

Yes, our physiotherapists can bring the equipment needed with them and treat you in your own home.

What do I wear?

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you are able to move in.

Can I have a friend or family member present during a home visit?

Yes. We prefer having another person there for support to help you with if needed.

Does it cost extra to let the physiotherapist come to my home?

Yes. There is a travel cost involved when scheduling a home visit. Contact our office for the latest fees.

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FAQs


Do I need a doctor’s referral to go to a physiotherapist?

No doctor’s referral is needed as physiotherapists are qualified to assess and diagnose without a doctor’s referral.

If you recently had surgery it will be helpful to bring a note from the surgeon with the exact type of surgery that you had done.

If you have been referred on an EPC/GP management program (through Medicare), on WorkCover or DVA, you will need some documentation from your doctor.

Please call our office for more information.

What do I need to take with me?

Please bring any scans, X-rays or other medical history that you deem important. Also bring along any letters or paperwork provided by your GP or specialist. Please bring your private health fund card, DVA card or Medicare card if you have been referred on a GP management plan.

What should I wear?

Generally it is wise to wear loose fitting clothes that you will be able to move in as you may be required to do some exercises during the session.

What should I do after my appointment?

You should drink 1-2 liters of water after your appointment if possible.

Due to the fact that our physiotherapy and exercise physiology treatments promotes waste product secretion and clearance, water will help in removing the waste products from the area and reduce the risk of feeling stiff post treatment.

You should also try not to do heavy work post physiotherapy treatment as there is an element of pain relief that accompanies treatment and there is therefor a potential risk of injury.

The Doctor referred me on a GP management plan with visits through Medicare. How does that work?

Your GP would have given you a form or would have sent it through to our office. You will be eligible for a predetermined amount of visits that is determined by your GP. Medicare offers a rebate for physiotherapy sessions but a gap fee still applies for every appointment. Please call our office if you are unsure of the current gap fee. Please also bring your Medicare Card and a bank card of the bank account registered with Medicare to process your rebate. Exercise Physiology sessions currently does not attract a gap fee and is fully funded by Medicare.

Can I use my private health fund card to get an on-the-spot rebate?

Yes, but rebates are dependent on what type of cover you are on.

How much will my private health fund pay and how much will the gap fee be?

This will depend on your fund and your type of cover. Please contact your fund to find out.

Can I pay using EFTPOS?

Yes.

How do I contact Gladstone Hands On Physiotherapy?

You can call us on (07) 4978 5581, email us at [email protected], or send us a message on our contact page.

Our business hours are:

Monday08:00 – 17:00
Tuesday08:00 – 17:00
Wednesday08:00 – 17:00
Thursday08:00 – 17:00
Friday08:00 – 15:30
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