DVA Physiotherapy Services in Adelaide
Physio for veterans, billed straight to DVA. Bring your Gold or White Card and a referral, and there is nothing to pay.
- Who it helps
- Gold Card holders, and White Card holders for an accepted service-related condition.
- What you need
- A referral from your GP, a medical specialist, a hospital doctor or a discharge planner.
- Sessions
- A referral covers up to 12 sessions or one year, whichever comes first.
- Cost
- Nothing to pay. We bill DVA directly.
Your visit, step by step
Get a referral
From your GP, a specialist, a hospital doctor or a discharge planner.
We check and assess
We confirm your eligibility, assess you, and write a treatment plan with you.
Treatment
In the clinic, in the pool, or at home if getting here is hard.
Often helps with
- Back and neck pain
- Shoulder, elbow and hand
- Knee, hip and ankle
- Headaches and vertigo
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Balance and mobility
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Meet the team you will see
Every appointment is with one of our own AHPRA-registered physiotherapists. See their background, the conditions each of them focuses on, and how they approach your assessment and treatment.
Common questions
Does DVA cover physiotherapy?
Yes, for Gold Card holders, and for White Card holders with an accepted condition, with a referral.
Do I pay anything?
No. We bill DVA directly.
How many sessions do I get?
A referral covers up to 12 sessions or one year, whichever comes first. Your GP then reviews it and can refer you again.
Do you do home visits?
Yes, for eligible DVA clients who find it hard to get to the clinic, within about 8 km of Seaton. Travel is billed to DVA.
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Who can get DVA physiotherapy
You may be eligible if you:
- Hold a Veteran Gold Card, or
- Hold a Veteran White Card and need treatment for an accepted service-related condition.
You need a referral from one of the following:
- Your GP
- A medical specialist
- A treating doctor in hospital
- A hospital discharge planner
What we treat
Physiotherapy here aims to ease pain and stiffness, improve movement and everyday function, and lower the chance of further injury. We see veterans for:
- Headaches and vertigo
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Jaw (TMJ) problems
- Shoulder, elbow and hand injuries
- Spinal injuries and back pain
- Chest physiotherapy
- Knee, hip and ankle problems
- Pelvic girdle pain
- Soft tissue injuries
Treatments available
- Exercise programs to restore movement and control
- Airway clearance techniques, to help clear the chest
- Soft tissue work and massage, for stiffness and pain
- Dry needling, for tight and sore muscles
- Hydrotherapy in a heated pool
How to get started
1. Get a referral from your GP, a specialist, a treating hospital doctor or a discharge planner.
2. We then confirm your eligibility, assess what you need, and write a treatment plan with you.
Since 1 October 2019, DVA referrals for allied health run in treatment cycles of up to 12 sessions or one year, whichever comes first.
Cost
There is nothing to pay. We bill DVA directly for every service.
How many visits are covered
It varies from veteran to veteran. After your first visit we can check with DVA for you how many sessions are available.
Home visits for veterans
For eligible DVA clients who find it hard to get to the clinic, because of mobility, transport or a long-term condition, we offer home visits within about 8 km of our Seaton clinic. We bring what is needed for hands-on treatment and exercise, and travel costs are billed directly to DVA.
Book an appointment
Same-day appointments available. Book online in about a minute, or call. No referral needed.
New patient? Choose Initial Consultation. Your assessment is free, and treatment is $49 when you book your second session, otherwise $98. Offer terms
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