Revive
Hand Therapy
&
Physiotherapy
About
Welcome. My name is Jo Hetherington. I am a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with extensive experience in physiotherapy, completing further training in physiotherapy of the hand and the upper limb. I qualified in the UK in 1999 and I have worked as a physiotherapist in London, UK; Christchurch, New Zealand and the Sunshine Coast, Australia.
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I undertook further training in Hand Therapy in 2005 and successfully achieved registration of hand therapist in New Zealand. On moving to the Sunshine Coast in 2017, I achieved Accredited Hand Therapist, as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association.
My Vision
To provide effective, timely and economical hand therapy and physiotherapy promoting return to optimal function and independence.
My Values
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Honesty
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Respect
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Trust
What is Hand Therapy?
"Hand Therapy is the art and science of rehabilitation of the upper limb - shoulder to hand. It involves evaluation and testing to assess the injured limb from which a specific treatment program can be designed. A variety of specialised treatment techniques are used to achieve these goals". AHTA
As an experienced Hand Therapist I offer assessment and treatment for conditions or injuries affecting the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Conditions commonly treated include fractures, arthritis, tendon injuries, sprains, repetitive strain injuries and nerve compression, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder among others. I also offer rehabilitation following surgical procedures such as Dupuytrens release, tendon and nerve repairs, fracture fixation, rotator cuff repairs, shoulder replacement among others.
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What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy uses physical techniques to improve movement, reduce pain and stiffness and improve quality of life.
Physiotherapists diagnose and manage a broad range of conditions with the bones, muscles, cardiovascular system, nerves and other parts and systems of the body. They can help people to manage chronic diseases, give lifestyle advice, prescribe exercises and aids to help people manage better, and give advice.
When you go to see a physiotherapist, they might:
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massage areas of your body
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manipulate your joints
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stretch your muscles
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give you exercises to do
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Referrals
Medicare Bulk Billing
On the spot
Health Fund Rebates
Private Patients
No referral required.
On the spot rebates for private health insurance available.
Splints, equipment and consumables e.g. wound dressings are an additional cost. Your therapist will discuss these costs with you.
Medicare
You may be entitled to up to 5 sessions of physiotherapy per year on a Medicare chronic disease management (CDM) scheme. This is at the discretion of your GP and a relevant referral must be obtained. There is no gap fee for Medicare referrals on a chronic disease management scheme.
Consumables such as wound dressing or splints are an additional cost. Your therapist will discuss these costs with you.
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DVA
A GP referral is required (D904).
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Workcover
A referral is required from your GP or specialist with a valid work certificate.
NDIS
Accepting self managed and plan managed NDIS participants.
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CTP insurance
A referral is required from your GP.
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