Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
Physiotherapy / Chiropractic / Podiatry
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) physiotherapy Chiropractic and podiatry help provide treatment for eligible DVA members. If you are a current or former serving member of the Australia defence force, you may be eligible for pensions or benefits from the DVA. These benefits may also apply if you are the spouse, widow, or child of an eligible DVA member or veteran.
Under the DVA benefits scheme, eligible clients can access physiotherapy, Chiropractic and podiatry treatment.
With DVA Gold Card holders, DVA will pay for physiotherapy services to meet your clinical needs. For DVA White Card holders, DVA will pay for those services if they are required due to an accepted war or service caused injury or disease.
THE BENEFITS OF DVA / Physiotherapy
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Physiotherapy is a highly beneficial treatment for anyone who is suffering from the physical afflictions associated with ageing and working. The services that we provide to our DVA clients include treatment to help with musculoskeletal pain, as well as a range of other physical ailments. We can provide treatment for people suffering from:
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-Back and shoulder pain
-Neck pain
-Pain and discomfort after surgery
-Chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease
-Arthritis
And much more
We are also here to provide physiotherapy support and treatment for people who are going to undergo surgical treatment. Pre and post rehabilitation care is a critical part of your overall recovery, and with DVA physio you can ensure that you move through your surgical recovery smoothly.
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THE BENEFITS OF DVA / Chiropractic
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Chiropractic is a safe and effective technique which treats the muscular skeletal system as a whole including the joints of the spine and body, muscles, ligaments, tendons and the neuro vascular system. Chiropractic uses manipulative techniques (adjusting/manipulation) and non-manipulative techniques (soft tissue massage, traction, mobilisation, stretching exercise prescription) in an attempt to reduce pain.
-Chiropractic spinal mobilizations, manipulations, and adjustments to remove nerve irritation
-Treatment of stiff joints
-Active Muscle Release, massage, and Trigger Point Therapy
-Stretching and strengthening exercise and rehabilitation
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THE BENEFITS OF DVA / Podiatry
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Also, all Foot And Ankle Clinic Podiatrists are registered to provide Podiatry services to Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Card holders.
The conditions that podiatrists can treat include joint and bone disorders, circulatory or neurological diseases and muscular issues. Some of the conditions that podiatrist can treat include:
- Blisters
- Corns and calluses
- Cracked heels, aching feet and heel spurs
- Ingrown and thick toenails
- Plantar warts and fungal problems
- Athletes foot, shin splints and foot injuries
The benefits of DVA extend beyond the physical; we have worked with patients who are living with mental health conditions and who have seen a benefit to their overall wellbeing through all the treatments.