Following on from the announcement from the Acting Premier today informing that Victoria is to move to a 7-day circuit breaker from 11:59pm tonight, we have received further instruction from the Australian Physiotherapy Association regarding the impacts of Victoria’s 7 day lockdown for allied health services.
The following will apply to Back In Motion Eltham, and will remain in place until 11:59pm on 3 June – unless instructed otherwise by DHHS.
- We’re open for Essential Clinical Care only*
- Routine appointments are not available at this time
- No group classes will run
- Telehealth appointments available
- Any new patients that fall under essential care can call and book an appointment
*For this purpose, essential clinical care is defined as:
- to prevent a significant change/deterioration in functional independence which would result in an escalation of care needs (e.g. an increase in frequency of treatment needed, an increased need for prescription medication due to a significant increase in pain, requirement for specialist input or review, an increase in care needs, and/or a substantial increase to anticipated recovery time associated with a delay in receiving services)
- to provide assessment and diagnostic services to clients / patients whose care have been delayed as a result of previous restrictions, with any further delay likely to result in deterioration in functional independence or adverse health outcomes (including access to diagnostic imaging services or assessment for prescription of assistive equipment and technology)
- to provide services that are essential as part of a broader plan of care with a medical practitioner (e.g. fitting a brace post-surgery)
- to provide services that are part of a conservative management plan to avoid or delay elective surgery (as agreed with treating team)
- to provide services immediately following elective surgery that prevent secondary complications or aid functional recovery (as agreed with treating team).
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your ongoing support, patience, and understanding.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us on 9439 6776 or email David on d.spithill@backinmotion.com.au or our admin team on eltham@backinmotion.com.au
Take care, look after yourself and stay safe – we look forward to seeing you all back in the clinic soon,
The team at Back In Motion Eltham