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ChiroCure Clinic is still open for appointments

31/3/2020

WE ARE STILL OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR CHIRO & OSTEO APPTS

We are still open for chiro appointments in stkilda clinic

As suggested by the Australian Department of Health, we are doing everything possible to minimise the risk of spreading CoVID.

At ChiroCure Clinic we are taking every precaution; all currently working staff are being screened and tested weekly, we are screening patients before appointments, limiting the number of clinic appointments, staff are self isolating except for going to work and upholding excellent hygiene.

On top of this we will also be extending our care to include Skype and Telehealth online consultations for chiropractic home care and advice.

Consultations assist with continuity of care and include home care education and personalised rehab programs with prescribed and demonstrated exercises and stretches, monitoring, supplement and sleep advice, ergonomic support and more.

Please contact us at ChiroCure Clinic on (03) 9013 5133 during office hours, or email us anytime.

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Home care & advice while CoVI19 isolating

27/3/2020

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Do you need a helping hand during isolation and social distancing?

If you can’t go to the gym or do outdoor exercise, but still want to stay strong and healthy... why not let us help you?

Our therapists can formulate a program that allows you to continue to work on your health and fitness with stretching, strengthening and movement rehab!!

Here at ChiroCure Clinic our practitioners can provide advice and recommendation about several exercise options including rehab tools and equipment that can help you maintain your health at home! We can pair this with an individualised program prescribed by one of our Chiropractors that will focus on your main area of concern and help you stay focused while in isolation!!

ALL OF OUR PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH OUR ONLINE STORE INSTANTLY, OR PURCHASED IN OUR STKILDA CLINIC.

For more information and pricing please the clinic on (03)90135133

The Foam Roller

The Foam Roller is great for increasing mobility throughout your spine and extremities. You can focus on loosening tight and tender muscles, through direct pressure or stretching over the foam roller. It is a great tool that you can easily store and use anywhere at home that will help you strengthen and protect your body. We offer a detailed manual with images and descriptions, created by one of our chiropractors, to assist you to create a personalised rehabilitation program.

Manuals can be purchased online and mailed out, as well as supplied in PDF form so you can view it on your phone or tablet!!!

The Resistance Band

A tool prescribed regularly by your Chiropractor to help correct postural abnormalities, strengthen weak muscles or muscle groups and stretch those that are tight and tender. Resistance Bands are a great alternative when you are not able to attend the gym, as it gives you the ability to strengthen or stretch specific muscles or muscle groups anywhere in your own home. The Resistance band can be accompanied by detailed direction through rehabilitation from your Chiropractor.

Exercises aim to:
Increase range of motion through specific movements, improve muscle Strength through Isometric, eccentric or concentric exercises & decrease Muscle tightness through stretching

Spikey Ball

Last but not least, the Spikey ball is fantastic at pinpointing specific muscles that are tight and causing restrictions through movement.
It plays a similar role to your Foam Roller, but with more specificity.

Through correct application the spikey ball can be used to complete self myofascial release exercises as well as trigger point therapy and massage in your own home.

Exercise manuals aim to:
Release tight and tender muscles, prevent muscular pain and spasms,
& lengthen muscles to reduce pull causing misalignment.

Ask Your Chiropractor about these products and how they can help you reach your health goals while at home.

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Clinic update from staff during CoV19

25/3/2020

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Attention valued patients & friends:

Chiropractic is considered an essential health service. Because of this, we are currently OPEN as usual.

The role chiropractic has to play in the current climate is one of importance - bearing the load and reducing an influx to the local GPs and or the emergency department.

Chiropractic Care is aimed at helping the nervous system flourish so that our immune systems can work optimally. Please note that during this time we will continue to strictly enforce the high cleaning and safety procedures, in addition to thorough screening protocols. We are receiving constant updates and information from the Australian Health Department and Australian Chiropractors Association.

We understand that you may not be able to physically come into our office, therefore we are offering Online Telehealth Appointments that can be booked either through our website or calling us on (03) 9313 5133.

The Australian government has released new health care medicare claim codes that help alleviate some of the financial stress so you can access these services. Please see below a schedule of the fees and the out of pocket gap.

A description of each service is available through our online booking portal to see which best suits you @ https://www.chirocure.net/gclid=CjwKCAjwvOHzBRBoEiwA48i6AqUKGTIiC2xUV2ti6AJ0yX_PhF1c_g8tpPThNx3EznoO2OdzqEXZWBoCuv4QAvD_BwE

We look forward to continuing to deliver care to our community and do whatever we can to help during this time.

Medicare Cover & Fees:

Standard Consult 30mins - $42 Gap / $38 covered
Extended Consult 45mins - $34 Gap / $61 covered
Supplements/Nutrition Advice 30mins - $35.30 Gap / $44.70 covered
Ergonomics Advice 15mins - $39 Gap / $21 covered

For Online Appointments, these will have to be claimed back through the Medicare portal or through HPOS Website post consultation.

A service code will be provided on your invoice dependant on the service you receive.
Please see the links below as to how to claim.

How to Claim:

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/services/medicare/mbs-and-telehealth/claiming/bulk-billing-telehealth-video-consultation#a1

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/services/medicare/hpos/services/submitting-medicare-bulk-bill-webclaims

For any New Patients to the Clinic we will also require you to fill out the below form and email back, this consent form.
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/forms/db4e

We thank you for your patience in these unprecedented times, and wish to continue to support you, your family and your health.

For any questions please feel free to call our office on (03) 90135133, or if asymptomatic please make a booking to visit our office.

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Isolation...

18/3/2020

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So, as we all know, Corona Virus is everywhere. People are panicking, buying all the toilet paper they can and ducking for cover when they hear a cough. I thought, it’s not worth panicking, just be smart, practice excellent hygiene habits, especially at work where I see so many different people, people who have different health problems that could put them or their families more at risk of serious complications with this virus.

Then I found out I was potentially exposed to it by someone else. And then I started to get sick, so i followed the guidelines, called the hotline, talked to the GP, got tested and am now self-isolating until I get my results.

Dr Rach tested negative...

While it was a welcome few days off at first, I am already bored and struggling. It is hard to go from speaking to, being around and connected to people every day, to suddenly being by myself. I can’t grab a cup of coffee (HORROR), I can’t go to work (stressful), and I can’t go to the gym (that one might be a relief for now!).

Once I started feeling better, I started trying to do things that were somewhat productive. My room has literally never been this clean, I’ve finished a book I’ve long been meaning to read and have binged a LOT of Netflix.

However, it can be stressful, boring and lonely. I am very thankful for my friends and family, who have been very supportive – offering to bring me food, or just calling for a chat or messaging to check on how I’m doing.

That is the best thing you can do for someone if they are in isolation – let them know they aren’t alone, that you’re there for them if they need someone. If you are the one in isolation, and are feeling this way, reach out to someone. Keep yourself busy, eat healthy fresh food to support your body, keep moving, and if you need to, switch off from all the corona virus news.

Dr Tania demonstrating some rehab exercises

We at ChiroCure have been brainstorming ideas on ways we can provide the best support for you, our patients. We know getting adjusted helps the function of your nervous system, which regulates everything including your immune system and we have practitioners available for appointments at the clinic.

We are taking every precaution we possibly can – cleaning and sanitizing between every patient, encouraging best hygiene practices, education on Corona Virus and following very closely what the government and health groups are saying.

However, for those of you who are unwell or are in isolation, or if you can’t get to our clinic, we are offering online Skype sessions to at least help you get through the next few weeks. These will include rehab exercises, stretches, ergonomic advice for working at home and home care advice, especially those of you in acute or severe pain.

We are happy to listen to your concerns, can answer any questions you may have and make sure you are doing the best exercises for you and properly. We even have personal trainer Louise McDonald on board, who is providing consults and PT programs over Skype as well.

If you need to book an appointment, or want to talk to one of us to find out more, please call us on 9013 5133, book online at chirocure.net or jump onto our social media pages.

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