Welcome to Body Applications Physio & Exercise Therapy
Experts In Pain Treatment
Body Applications physio & exercise therapy prides itself on being experts in pain treatment & rehabilitation. We service patients from Labrador, Southport, Runaway Bay, Paradise Point, Arundel, Parkwood, Coombabah, & Hope Island. We also receive referrals from surrounding G.Ps, sports physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, podiatrists, occupational therapists, & psychologists.
We have a holistic approach to treating problems including: headaches, neck and shoulder pain, whiplash, Lower back pain and sciatica, Muscle and ligament sprains and strains, sports injuries, and arthritic conditions amongst others. Hands on treatment, and home exercise programs are devised specially for your condition plus a exercise therapy studio forms the basis of our rehabilitation program.
Physiotherapy
Private Patients:
We have a HICAPS terminal which automatically claims the amount paid by the individual Private Health Insurance Companies, so that you need only pay the difference (Gap). We are a Medibank members choice & Bupa members first practice so if you have extras cover with either of these funds your gap paymant will be the least possible.
NB: Different health funds pay different amounts depending on the type of cover.
Medicare / E.P.C (care plan) Fully Bulked Billed
You may be eligible for up to five treatments per calender year under an enhanced primary care plan (E.P.C) or care plan. You have to be deemed eligible by your G.P to receive this referral under medicare. Speak to your G.P about your eligibility. Please have your referral made out to Body Applications.
Veteran’s Affairs Patients:
For the initial consultation a Veteran’s Affairs patient we will need a D904 referral from a G.P. You will also be eligible to do exercise therapy under this referral.
Third Party Patients:
We are happy to deal with Insurance Companies and Solicitors direct when treating patient under third party claims, however, the client must be referred by a Doctor for Physiotherapy treatment.
Work Cover Patients:
For the initial consultation of a Work Cover patients we will need a Doctor’s referral stating the patient needs Physiotherapy and a claim number from Work Cover to advise that the claim has been accepted
Products
We have an extensive range of products available for our patients needs:
- Memory foam Pillows
- Lumbar Rolls
- Massage balls
- Strapping tape
- Heat packs / Ice Packs
- Thera-tubing with handles
And many more, what we do not have in stock we are able to order in for you.
Exercise Therapy
Body Applications has one of the best equipped exercise therapy studios on the gold coast, providing our patients with the unique ability of pain treatment & rehabilitation via exercises.
We offer machine based exercise therapy where you will have an individual program designed and monitored by a Physiotherapist. Exercise therapy can help with the follow:
- Lower back pain & sciatica
- Hip & groin pain
- Neck & Shoulder pain
- Arthritis
- Posture correction & Flexibility
- Core & general strehgth
- Blanace & stability
- Injury & post surgical rehabilitation
Sessions run for 55 minutes and are by appointment only with a maximum of four participants per session. You are not in a class as your program is tailor made to suit your condition / needs as determined by your physiotherapist. You are best suited if you have significant pain or dysfunction to have a physiotherapy consultation first to see if you are able to start exercise therapy.
Health fund rebates apply ( see fees page).
Time Table
Our latest physiotherapy appointment is taken at 5pm and our latest exercise therapy session starts at 5pm. We close at 3pm on Fridays and are closed on Saturdays.
Physiotherapy times
Sandy Scott
Mon 9am-5pm 9am-12pm
Tue 1.30pm-5pm 9am-5pm
Wed 1.30pm-5pm 9am-5pm
Thu 9am-12pm 9am-5pm
Fri 9am-3.30pm 1.30pm-3.30pm
Exercise therapy times
Sandy Scott
Mon nil 2pm-5pm
Tue 9am-11am nil
Wed 9am-11am nil
Thu 2pm-5pm nil
Fri nil 9am-11am
Foot Pain
Your foot is the first point of load transfer up to your knee and from there to the hip and lower back / spine. Your foot has four layers of muscles and many joints and ligaments, which are all designed to move (flex / extend) when we walk, run or sprint. However, the vast majority of shoes have a largely rigid sole and a raised heel resulting in poor foot mechanics which can cause pain directly at your foot or further up the chain at your knee, hip or spine.
We are technically designed to not wear anything on our feet, however foot coverings have been developed to protect our feet from sharp objects and harsh conditions such as extreme heat and cold. When muscles and joints are not allowed to move through their normal range of motion (ROM) the muscles shorten (get tight) and the joints become immobile (stiffen).
Since wearing leguanos patients have found their gait (walking) pattern has improved as their feet can now work correctly as it was designed. Patients report feeling like they are gliding or more efficiently walking. They do take some time to get used to as your muscles and joints will not be used to working correctly so it’s suggested to wean into them and use a smooth massage ball to help relieve any aching in the sole of your foot. This is normal as your muscle and joints are adjusting so persist as “persistence pays off”.
Please note that if you have highly deformed feet these shoes may not be for you, but you won’t know until you try them.