Physiotherapy
Regain Your Strength
About Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists are trained experts in movement and function who work closely with their patients, assisting them to overcome movement disorders, which may be present from birth, acquired through accident or injury, or the result of aging.
Having physiotherapy with a trained physiotherapist can help you to recover from injury quicker, whilst educating you how to best manage the injury long-term and prevent re-injuring yourself. Reducing pain and stiffness, restoring movement and improving overall function are typically the primary concern for the physiotherapist, and typically some sort of home exercise prescription will be indicated to further assist recovery.
Our Brands
Core Movement Hub
Core Movement NQ is a leading rehabilitation hub in Townsville, providing a comprehensive range of services including physiotherapy, clinical group classes, pre and post-natal care, paediatric physiotherapy, and dance rehabilitation. As a proud member of the Sports Med NQ group and supported by Healthia, we offer an integrated approach to wellness. In addition to our core services, our facility features on-site psychology services and the popular Gypseas’ coffee van for your convenience.
North Queensland Physiotherapy Centre
Under the Directorship of experienced Sports Physiotherapist Steve Sartori, North Queensland Physiotherapy Centre has been operating in Townsville for over 20 years. Our team of ten Physiotherapists pride themselves in offering a combination of hands-on therapy as well as specific exercise, advice and education.
Services Provided
Physiotherapy
Our rehabilitation programs are rooted in evidence-based practices, incorporating a comprehensive approach that includes education, manual therapy, dry needling, targeted exercises, and muscle activation assessments.
Dance Physiotherapy
Recover swiftly from dance injuries with the help of our specialized physiotherapy team. We provide expert care for both the prevention and treatment of dance-related injuries, ensuring you get back to performing at your best.
Rehabilitation & Group Classes
We provide personalized rehabilitation for injury, weakness, and movement dysfunction. Choose from private, semi-private, or group sessions led by our experienced physiotherapists and exercise physiologists.
Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Book a one-on-one women’s health physiotherapy session. We use Real-Time Ultrasound to assess your pelvic floor and core, plus provide safe pre and postnatal exercise guidance. Ongoing support is available through our pre and postnatal classes.
How Do I Know if Physiotherapy is Right for Me?
Physiotherapy may be right for you if you’re experiencing pain, injury, stiffness, weakness, or movement difficulties that affect your daily life. It can help with sports injuries, post-surgery rehabilitation, pregnancy-related discomfort, and ongoing musculoskeletal conditions. A physiotherapist will assess your symptoms and create a personalized treatment plan to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore strength so you can move with confidence again.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do you need a doctor’s referral to be seen by a physio?
A referral from your GP is optional. Dr’s referrals are only required if the following situations apply:
- You are a DVA card holder and you want to claim your treatment through DVA
- You would like to claim your costs through Medicare (Enhance Primary Care Plan – EPC)
- You are claiming your injury through Workcover etc. In this case you should have a claim number and a Worker’s Compensation Certificate
Do we take WorkCover patients?
Yes we do. We will require a current medical certificate along with a WorkCover claim number if it’s been processed. Please note if the WorkCover claim is not open and accepted, it is up to the individual to pay for the consult until it’s open. However, you can submit your receipt to WorkCover once it’s been approved to be reimbursed.
Who is eligible for a concessional discount and must they be sighted?
High school students, Full-time tertiary students (full-time university/TAFE) and retired pension card holders. Yes, concession cards must be sighted as the number is recorded in our system.
Do we except private health cards / process HICAP rebates at time of payment?
Yes we do. If you are entitled to a private health rebate and have your private health fund card with you at time of consult and payment, then we are able to process the HICAP rebate and then you pay the difference.
What happens if I forgot my private health fund card?
We are unable to manually type in your health fund card number to claim your rebate, therefore you will need to pay the account in full and take your receipt to your private health fund to be reimbursed.
Physiotherapy
Manual Therapy
Our physiotherapists provide evidence-based manual treatments to address your needs. Our hands-on techniques include joint mobilizations to enhance joint mobility and alleviate pain, as well as soft tissue release to reduce muscle tightness and improve flexibility.
Exercise
After a thorough assessment and diagnosis, our physiotherapists will create a personalized exercise program tailored to your needs. This program will focus on establishing correct technique, as well as incorporating suitable regressions and progressions. Exercises are designed to enhance muscle strength and flexibility, improve range of motion, reduce pain, and increase stability. Additionally, we can customize your program to align with your specific hobbies and sports activities.
Dry Needling
Dry needling involves inserting fine needles into tight muscles or trigger points to enhance circulation, boost histamine production, and alleviate muscle tightness.
Education
Education is a vital component of our services at Core Movement NQ. We are committed to providing you with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve positive outcomes and manage your health effectively in the long term.
Real Time Ultrasound
Real-Time Ultrasound (RTUS) is a powerful tool for assessing and visualizing core activation, helping us determine your readiness for group physiotherapy classes. It is particularly useful for retraining the deep core muscles that are essential for spinal stability.
Dance Physiotherapy
Injury Prevention Screening: We will perform a dance assessment to determine foot control, turnout, hip strength, posture, core control, flexibility, and dance specific techniques.
Pre Pointe Assessments: Establish readiness for pointe work. We assess foot and ankle strength, flexibility, turnout range and more. We can ensure you are prepared and work on technique.
Performance Enhancement: We will analyse your technique to ensure you train at a high level and consistently improve your performance. Improve without the risk of strain or injury.
Dance Injury Treatment: Our trained dance physiotherapists can assist with the injury and overuse of the foot, ankle, lower leg, lower back, and hip regions of the body.
