Thomastown Paediatric Physiotherapy

Thomastown Paediatric Physiotherapy Paediatric physiotherapists are movement experts for babies, children and adolescents. HICAPS are available for direct claiming through the health funds.

Thomastown Physiotherapy has been delivering first class physiotherapy to all our patients for 30+ years. Paediatric physiotherapists work with children and their families to improve the child’s ability to move and participate in all the things they need to do, like playing, learning, going to school, and being part of a family and community. We conduct thorough examinations and use individualised, evidence-based treatments – all in a friendly and relaxed environment. Thomastown Physiotherapy places a strong emphasis on the continuity of treatment of the condition or the initial injury to full recovery. Bulk billing is available for children who have been referred to Philip through the enhanced primary care program under Medicare. Thomastown Physiotherapy is a registered physiotherapy service provider through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and an Amber Statewide Equipment Program (SWEP). PHILIP LO - Physiotherapist
Philip Lo graduated from Sydney University in 2000 with a B.App.Sci (Physiotherapy) and has worked interstate (NSW, Tas, Vic) and internationally (UK) specialising in orthopaedics and paediatrics. He has a Masters in Animal Physiotherapy and has been a Physiotherapy Manager in Acute and Paediatrics in the Public Healthcare system. Phil started working at Thomastown Physiotherapy in June 2015. Phil also works in private practice Animal Physiotherapy since August 2010. He is currently the part time Physiotherapy Team Leader at The Royal Children’s Hospital and a volunteer Physiotherapist at Port Melbourne Australian Rules Football Club.

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'I say tomato...'

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Stay connected

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Stretch in the morning!Instead of hitting 'Snooze,' use your time more wisely. Stretch your back, your legs, and your ne...
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Stretch in the morning!
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Take regular breaks!

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Stay hydrated during colder months by drinking a minimum of eight glasses of water daily.

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Why is sleep a health priority?

Sleep might be the single biggest missing piece to your health puzzle (and to your weight management puzzle, in fact). Being sleep deprived affects our hunger and stress hormones, making us prone to choosing calorie-dense foods with lots of sugar, refined carbohydrates, and fat. The energy boost from these foods disappears quickly, leaving us depleted and more tired than before.

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