Meet our new Physiotherapist – Claire Connolly

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Specialisation:
– Urinary & Faecal Incontinence
– Pelvic Health
– Males post-prostatectomy

Claire Connolly is a highly trained physiotherapist who was educated in London and gained her initial professional experience working for the National Health Service. After a year of service, she decided to embark on a journey to Australia where she was captivated by the lifestyle and professional opportunities available for physiotherapists. As a result, she decided to make Australia her home and became an Australian resident.

Since 2006, Claire has worked with a diverse patient population, including both elderly individuals and young disabled adults. Her areas of expertise include rehabilitation for individuals with neurological conditions, and she takes great pride in helping her clients achieve their therapeutic goals.

To further her professional development, Claire pursued and successfully completed a Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation from Flinders University. This advanced degree has enriched her understanding of rehabilitation practices and augmented her ability to provide top-notch care to her patients.

In addition to her expertise in neurological rehabilitation, Claire is also passionate about helping individuals manage incontinence issues. Through her work, she strives to improve the quality of life for her clients by effectively addressing and managing this common, yet often neglected, health concern.

Timely PCR Swab Service

Available between 8:30am – 9am

 

  1. Short Telephone Consult with the patient – bulk billed if Medicare eligible. Private fees with no Medicare rebates apply if the patient has not seen us in the last 12 months.
  2. The doctor will request a respiratory panel for viruses and bacteria (where clinically appropriate).  For example, Influenza, Covid, RSV, mycoplasma, pertussis and so forth.  Not all possible infections are on this panel.  The doctor may decline the request if it is not appropriate and direct the patient accordingly.
  3. Normal fees will apply if more than swabbing is requested.  Clinical examination and other requests requires a normal consultation at another time.
  4. Patient arrives at the car park next to Building 10 before 11am.  Or takes the pathology request to another 4Cyte collection centre.
  5. Patient calls reception to notify of their arrival so the 4Cyte Pathology Collector can gown up and go the patient’s car to swab the patient.
  6. PCR swab gets sent to 4Cyte.  The processing times varies according to workflows.
  7. 4Cyte will SMS the patient with the Covid results.  Positive PCR test results for other respiratory viruses or bacteria are not named.  A negative PCR result doesn’t mean the patient is infection free.  These swabs narrow down the possibilities and guide appropriate treatments.
  8. An appropriate appointment needs to be made for results in person, via video or via phone.  Normal fees applies for these consult.  Normal fees applies if the doctor calls the patient for further clinical advice and management.  
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