Are Chiropractors open during COVID-19
HomeAre Chiropractors open during COVID-19
Providing chiropractic care to people of all ages.
Yes, Chiropractors have been classified as an essential service by the Australian Government.
If you are in pain or your condition is likely to worsen if not seen by our Chiropractors you can attend.
If you have a routine appointment for “prevention” or non-urgent care please call the clinic to reschedule after any government-enforced “snap-lock down” or “circuit breaker” lock down event.
An updated statement from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) states that all public and private health services are permitted during any government-enforced “snap-lock down” or “circuit breaker” lock down event.
“All AHPRA registered health workers – and any other health worker required to fulfil a care plan endorsed by NDIS, TAC, Workcover or DVA – to provide services that prevent a significant change/deterioration in functional independence…”
In short, this means that if your chiropractic care is necessary for you, you may continue to attend your appointments.
Masks are necessary for your appointment and temperature checks will be taken upon arrival.
Our Chiropractic clinics are practicing social distancing and disinfectant cleaning techniques. All our Chiropractors have completed an eLearning course in Infection Control Training from the Australian Government Department of Health. Our Chiropractors are doing the following to ensure they minimise the risk of COVID-19 spread in the community. They:
Why are Chiropractors considered essential?
Chiropractors are part of allied healthcare in Australia. They help manage musckuloskeletal conditions and treat neck pain, back pain and muscular tension. Chiropractic offices most often do not have an excessive amount of people within the practice at one time, and therefore can follow the social distancing protocols administered by the Australian Government, these include:
