11 Dec Physios Reduce Hospital Waiting

Physios are now being used at Gold Coast hospitals to reduce waiting times.

Physiotherapists go through extensive medical training in order to ensure they are treating patients properly.
The level of training is not always understood by the general population – the good news is access to a qualified physiotherapist can be a real health advantage.

Essentially a physiotherapist is a health professional who assesses and treats people who are suffering physical problems caused by disease, injury, illness or ageing.
Using non-surgical procedures they aim to lessen pain, improve movement, and restore functionality as much as possible to improve a patient’s quality of life.

Physiotherapy at Gold Coast Hospital to reduce waiting lists

When this article appeared in the paper it made sense as to why physiotherapists with so much training could work wonders at reducing hospital waiting lists.