August Newsletter
Covid 19 – Clinic Update
By Angela Melit – Director, Graceville Physiotherapy
As you all know dealing with the COVID pandemic has altered all of our lives in many ways. The current outbreak has hit very close to home and we send out our best wishes to everyone currently in lockdown, in quarantine or affected in anyway by the current situation.
Our priority is the health and safety of our clients and staff. We want to assure you that we continue to implement Australian Government Department of Health guidelines in regards to stringent cleaning and preventative measures to ensure the health and safety of all those that attend our clinic.
It is really important at this time to take care of yourself. If you are in pain and need physiotherapy in Graceville we are open and here to help. If you are feeling well otherwise, have no identified symptoms, not been in contact with a covid case and have not been to a listed exposure site, you can book in to see one of our physiotherapists for treatment.
Our clinic is open for individual consultations.
- Please note that if attending the clinic for an appointment you are required to wear a mask at all times. We ask that you do not bring additional people with you to your appointment ie: partners or childen. If you need someone to bring you to an appointment they will be required to wait for you outside of the clinic or in the car.
- The only exception to this rule is that of a parent of a young child that needs physiotherapy or if the patient requires a carer/support person.
- Please come at the time of your appointment, not earlier than scheduled. This will allow us to usher you directly into our individual treatment rooms rather than waiting in reception
- We do offer telehealth consultations if you are unable to attend the clinic but would like a consultation with one of our physiotherapists.
We understand that these are unprecedented times and thank you for your support. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call the clinic on 3278 1186 or email us at admin@painslayerphyio.com and we will endeavour to respond to you as soon as possible.
Physio tips to help while your at home
1. Sitting down and binge watching Netflix will help time pass by but it won’t be doing your body any favours!
2. Remember to stand up every 30 minutes and move around. Change of positions will help ensure your muscles keep mobile preventing you from any pain in places such as your lower back and neck.
3. If you are working from home make sure your laptop, desk, chair etc are set up well so as to avoid back and neck pain. We have a great range of videos on Facebook that cover this topic.
4. If you are doing your own exercise program at home but are experiencing a few niggles as a result, be mindful of your technique. This is another reason to check out our library of exercises on Facebook.
We provide physio services for several national companies including Bridgestone and Bunnings. Our team is committed to helping businesses to keep their employees pain free and performing at their best.
From clinic and onsite consultations to workplace setups, programs and advice … we are here to help.
We offer
Pre-employment assessments
Work Station set up
Functional Capacity assessment
On-site physiotherapy treatment
QLD workcover and CTP cases