Vestibular Physiotherapy for Vertigo

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At Medsana Medical, our physiotherapists have additional training and experience in the assessment and treatment of problems with the vestibular system. The vestibular system includes the parts of the inner ear and brain that are responsible for balance, eye movements and your sense of spatial orientation. Common symptoms of vestibular system issues include:
• Vertigo
• Dizziness
• Spinning
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Light headedness
• Impaired balance
• Double vision or other vision disturbances
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

Our practitioners offer comprehensive vestibular physiotherapy including a thorough history of your symptoms and general health to determine the best approach for your unique situation. For the commonly found Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), small crystals are dislodged within the semi-circular vestibular system resulting in feelings of dizziness and spinning. Our physiotherapists can perform tried and tested manoeuvres to return the dislodged crystal to its correct position. For other vestibular issues, we offer a range of individualised treatments and take-home exercises.

Call reception for more information or to make a booking with one of our physiotherapists.

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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