Our Tuggerah on-site physiotherapists work closely with our Specialist Emergency Physicians and our Fracture Clinic contributing to our multidisciplinary team that delivers the best possible health outcomes for fractures, sprains and musculoskeletal injuries.
Having an in-house team of physiotherapists ensures clear and consistent communication between your treating specialist and physiotherapist while affording you the convenience of having your needs catered for under one roof.
Our Central Coast physiotherapy team is available 7 days a week, 365 days a year to help urgent and emergency patients with fracture immobilisation, education, managing activity limitations, improving functional independence, and physical performance.
They also provide ongoing care in follow-up appointments with tailored physiotherapy rehabilitation programs and cast removal services.
Physiotherapy Services
Our physiotherapy services for a range of common fractures and musculoskeletal injuries include, but are not limited to:
- Cast removals
- Fibreglass casting
- Fracture Management
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Sport injuries
- Hand Therapy
- Hip Rehabilitation
- Knee Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
EUC Central Coast Physiotherapy Costs and Fees
There is no fee for physiotherapy associated with a Specialist Emergency Physician consultation.
For the EUC Fracture Clinic, a $60 fee applies for patients without Private Health Insurance. If you have private health insurance, there is no gap fee applied.
If you need consumables as part of your physiotherapy treatment we also provide you with the convenience of purchasing consumables from EUC for a small additional cost.
Please note, that there is no obligation to purchase your consumables from EUC.
Standard Physiotherapy Consumable Fees
| Consumable | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fibreglass cast | $100 |
| Crutches | $60 |
| Cam (moon) Boot | $80 |
| Shoulder Immobiliser | $45 |
| Zimmer Splint | $80 |
| Surgical Shoe | $40 |
| Spacer | $45 |
| Hand Splint | $45 |