Welcome to the Brisbane Hypertonicity Clinic
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Hypertonicity is a serious condition that affects a diverse range of patients. You are not alone! There are new and effective treatments available.
Ph: 07 3393 2001 |
What is Hypertonicity?‘Hypertonicity’ is a term used to describe muscles that are stiff and difficult to move, because of brain or spinal cord damage. It is often referred to as ‘increased muscle tone’ and is made up of two components: spasticity and soft tissue stiffness or shortening.
The most common conditions causing hypertonicity include:
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Treatment Options.At our clinic, each client receives a comprehensive joint assessment undertaken by the Rehabilitation Physician and an Occupational Therapist. Individual goals are discussed to develop a personal management plan which may include:
Ultrasound guidance is used for the botulinum toxin injections which can increase the accuracy of the placement in the muscle and reduce the pain of the injections (when compared with the use of EMG guidance). Patients who have very high needs or complex problems may be admitted to the Mater South Brisbane under the care of Dr Geffen for intensive multidisciplinary inpatient care. |
Treatment Goals.Management of hypertonicity can help with:
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Funding.Clinic consultations with the Rehabilitation Physician are bulk-billed. Similarly, medical appointments for admitted patients are 'no gap' billed. Botulinum toxin may attract a cost if the person is not eligible for Medicare or DVA funding (please contact us for more information).
Occupational therapy payment may be via private health insurance, DVA, NDIS or other private funding. The Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) is also accepted, however there is a gap payment. |
View one of our success stories below:
https://www.materfoundation.org.au/what-we-do/news/october-2017-4/making-a-one-in-a-million-diagnosis
At the Brisbane Hypertonicity Clinic, we believe in working together to help you. We offer the best in Rehabilitation Medicine and Occupational Therapy to assist you in reaching your movement goals.
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Contact Us
07 3393 2001 admin@qrspecialists.com.au Practices at: Queensland Rehabilitation Specialists 48 Annerley Road Woolloongabba Brisbane QLD 4102 |