Q: What does a physiotherapist do?

A: A physiotherapist helps people recover from injury, manage pain, improve movement, and prevent future problems. At Thrive Physio, we assess your condition and provide hands-on treatment, tailored exercise programs, and advice to help you move better and feel stronger.

Q: Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?

A: No, you do not need a referral to see a physiotherapist at Thrive Physio. You can book an appointment directly. However, if you are claiming through Medicare, DVA, or a Workers Compensation scheme, a referral may be required.

Q: What should I expect at my first physiotherapy session?

A: Your first physio appointment at Thrive Physio includes a thorough assessment of your injury or condition, a discussion about your goals, and a personalised treatment plan. Treatment may include hands-on therapy, exercise prescription, education, and advice.

Q: How many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

A: The number of physiotherapy sessions varies depending on your condition and goals. Many patients feel improvement after just a few sessions, but complex or chronic conditions may require ongoing care. At Thrive Physio, we’ll provide a clear treatment plan and progress updates.

Q: Does private health insurance cover physiotherapy?

A: Yes, most private health insurance extras cover physiotherapy. We offer on-the-spot claiming through HICAPS at Thrive Physio — just bring your health fund card.

Q: What are common injuries treated by physiotherapists?

A: At Thrive Physio, we treat a wide range of injuries including back pain, neck pain, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, ankle sprains, tendonitis, muscle strains, and post-surgical rehabilitation. We also help manage dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems. You check check out our common injuries page to see some commonly seen conditions.

Q: How can physiotherapy help with back pain?

A: Physiotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for back pain. At Thrive Physio, we use a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription, postural advice, and education to reduce your pain, restore mobility, and prevent future flare-ups.

Q: Can physiotherapy help with sports injuries?

A: Absolutely. Thrive Physio specialises in treating sports injuries for athletes of all levels. We provide hands-on treatment, exercise programs, and injury prevention advice to help you return to your sport safely and perform at your best. You can learn more about what sports physiotherapy entails by checking out our sports physio page.

Q: What is vestibular physiotherapy?

A: Vestibular physiotherapy helps people experiencing dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems. Our trained vestibular physiotherapists at Thrive Physio assess and treat conditions like BPPV, PPPD, and vestibular neuritis to improve your balance and reduce dizziness. You can read more about vestibular physiotherapy on our information page. You can learn more about PPPD in our recent blog post.

Q: Can physiotherapy help after surgery?

A: Yes, physiotherapy is essential after many surgeries such as joint replacements, ACL reconstruction, or shoulder surgery. Thrive Physio offers personalised post-operative rehab programs to help restore strength, mobility, and function. You can learn more about post operative rehab and what to expect on our post op information page.

Q: Do you offer physiotherapy for runners?

A: Yes! Thrive Physio provides expert physiotherapy for runners. We assess your running biomechanics, treat any injuries, and design strength and conditioning programs to improve performance and reduce injury risk.

Q: Can physiotherapy help with tendon injuries like Achilles tendonitis?

A: Yes. Tendon injuries respond well to targeted physiotherapy. At Thrive Physio, we use progressive loading programs, hands-on treatment, and activity modification to promote tendon healing and help you return to full activity. You can learn more about Achille Tendonopathy on

Q: Where is Thrive Physio located?

A: Thrive Physio is conveniently located in Erina. We welcome patients from all surrounding areas on the Central Coast. Our address is 2/167 Central Coast Highway, Erina, NSW, 2250. You can click this link for our google maps location.

Q: Do you offer physiotherapy near me?

A: Yes! If you’re looking for physiotherapy near you, Thrive Physio provides expert care for the local community. We treat a wide range of conditions and help you move and feel your best.

Q: Is parking available at Thrive Physio?

A: Yes, convenient parking is available near our clinic. Please contact us if you’d like parking tips for your visit.