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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update:

4/8/2020

COVID-19 is presenting an unprecedented challenge. Australians are being asked to take measures that we’ve never had to before.

You may be wondering how this affects your physiotherapy treatment?

The Prime Minister has confirmed specifically that physiotherapy is deemed an essential service. In addition, the Health Minister also encouraged private practices to remain open, as it will reduce demand on general practice and the hospitals, if patients can still see their physiotherapist for their musculoskeletal and acute care management.

As such, Fit As A Physio is currently staying open to continue offering quality care to my clients.

There are many things I am doing as a registered health professional to minimise risk of exposure, through rigorous hygiene practices, and patient screening to keep you safe. So, you are welcome to come in for your treatment, subject to the following screening process:

Have you travelled to, or transited through, a COVID "hotspot" in the last 14 days?
OR had contact with someone with Coronavirus or who is suspected of having Coronavirus?
AND have any COVID symptoms?

If you answer “yes” to any of the above:

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY STAYING HOME AND CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL GP.

I have completed the Department of Health's "COVID-19 Infection Control Training". I have reviewed all clinic hygiene practices, to ensure optimal safety and care for every person who attends the clinic and have made the following changes:

If you unwell with a temperature, cough, or shortness of breath, please do not come to your appointment.
If you have been advised to quarantine or self-isolate, please do not come to your appointment.
There is hand sanitiser on the front desk and all patients are to use this on entering and leaving the clinic.
I am leaving space in-between appointments to allow time for cleaning, and to minimise patient interaction in the waiting room.
I will not be greeting you with hand shakes or other contact hand gestures.
I am wiping down contact surfaces between appointments with Viraclean Hospital Grade disinfectant.
I am continuing with my normal hand hygiene measures of thorough hand washing before and after all patient contact.
I have surgical masks available if you would like to wear one, or if you would like me to wear one.
I have the COVIDSafe app downloaded and open, and encourage you to do the same.

Thank you for your cooperation with these measures.

If you are in self-isolation or would prefer to minimise contact in any way, you may like to consult with me via video. "Telehealth" uses technology that’s readily available on your computer or phone to receive assessment, diagnosis, and rehab prescription. FaceTime, Skype, or PhysiApp are easy options. The standard consultation via telehealth is $39/15mins.

If you would like to talk to me about commencing or continuing your physio through Telehealth, please phone 9969 6925, email fergus@fitasaphysio.com, or book online here.

Stay safe and well.

Kind regards,

Fergus Tilt
Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Fit As A Physio | MOSMAN

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Video Consultations

26/3/2020

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VIDEO CONSULTATION AVAILABLE THROUGH
FACETIME, SKYPE, AND PHYSIAPP.

Are you working from home, self-isolating, or practising social-distancing due to COVID-19? Fit As A Physio offers online physio consultations, available via PhysiApp, FaceTime, or Skype.

The most important parts of any physio appointment can easily be done via telemedicine: history taking, diagnosis, advising, supporting, educating, as well as exercise prescription design and modification.

The video consultation includes a thorough assessment of your injury, an accurate diagnosis, estimate of timeframe for recovery, and a management plan of the right exercises you need to do to help yourself.

Importantly this includes simple explanations, so you can understand: