First time at the Good Joint?

What to expect during your visit


FIRST, WE LISTEN
What brought you in is only part of the story. We’ll talk about what’s going on, what it’s stopping you from doing, and what you actually want to get back to.

THEN, WE FIGURE IT OUT
We’ll assess how your body moves, what’s working well and what isn’t. The goal isn’t just to find where it hurts - it’s to understand what might be driving it.

WE MAKE A PLAN
No vague “come back and see how you go.” We’ll explain what we found, what we think needs to happen next, and build a plan around your goals, your life and your body.

THEN, WE GET TO WORK
Your first visit isn’t just a chat. Where appropriate, we’ll start treatment straight away - using the hands-on techniques, movement and rehab that make sense for you.

ONE BODY. ONE PLAN. A WHOLE TEAM BEHIND YOU.
And if we think someone else at The Good Joint can help get you there faster, we’ll bring them in. That’s the point of doing healthcare together.

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What This Looks Like

Immediate Therapy


What to wear: with the amount of hands on therapy required the ideal outfit is something loose fitting or gym attire such as tights and sports bra. This allows us to best do our job get stuck in and fix your pain

You’ll be welcomed by your practitioner. The first step will be to completely understand your injury and how it has been affecting you.

Once we have diagnosed the injury then we will know how to proceed and will get started with hands on therapy.

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Lasting Change

Beyond Your First Visit


With your consent, we’ll start with physical therapy to get you moving and feeling better. Some modalities that may be included are:

  • Movement Assessment

  • Active release therapy

  • Soft tissue Release

  • Dry needling

  • Cupping

  • Joint mobilisations or manipulation

  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage

  • Exercise therapy

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We'll Take It From Here

Your First Visit


Feeling better is one thing. Staying that way is the bigger goal.

When you have transitioned from being in pain, and alleviate your symptoms, our team will turn the focus on your long-term success with injury rehabilitation.

Too often the same injuries come back because people fail to follow their rehab after the pain is gone.

At The Good Joint we emphasise the importance of strengthening your weak areas to restore full confidence in your body!

Good health is connected health.


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