Physiotherapists

The three principal partners, (Andrew Aish, Jonathon Porter and Richard Fuller) and two associate partners (Andrew Carr and Glen Kocher), are supported by a team of enthusiastic Physiotherapists and qualified health and fitness staff.

 

Physiotherapy services include:

Treatment is provided in individual rooms for privacy. Our philosophy is to provide a high quality ‘hands-on’ service, with adequate time to ensure effective treatment.

Physiotherapists

In addition to the 5 practice partners, there are at present another 22 Physiotherapists working within the Northcare organisation as well as one Occupational Therapist. This means Northcare is one of the largest privately owned physiotherapy clinics in Australia. Not content to accept just the ‘ordinary’ practitioner, Northcare has a number of highly skilled people leading various divisions. These Physiotherapists have post graduate qualifications or special interests in Northcare’s many and varied physiotherapy services.

Physiotherapy Special Interests:

Sports Injuries

A 6 day a week service is provided at Salisbury. Early intervention, advice on returning to sport and an extensive stock of braces, supports and tape ensures effective & timely treatment. Andrew Aish, Jon Porter, and Anh Vo have post graduate qualifications in Sports Physiotherapy.

Industrial Physiotherapy

Northcare’s rehabilitation and return to work services are coordinated by Jon Porter and Richard Fuller, both experienced industrial Physiotherapists who are accredited by WorkCover to provide worksite services (worksite assessments, job analysis and return to work programs). Meredith Ferguson is a qualified Ergonomist and is also accredited by WorkCover to provide these worksite services.

Manipulative Therapy

All our Physiotherapists are proficient in the skills of manual and manipulative therapy. Jon Porter and Glen Kocher have post graduate degrees in advanced manipulative therapy and provide a specialized resource in spinal and peripheral assessment and treatment.

Hospital Inpatient Services

Northcare has also provided inpatient physiotherapy services at several prominent Adelaide hospitals including: Attentive, professional staff and frequently modified and updated information and exercise sheets help to minimise the time spent in hospital while still achieving optimal recovery for patients.

In a tough economic climate for hospitals, Northcare recognises the need for efficient management of clients to reduce costs but without compromising quality of care.