Physiotherapy Cost in Singapore
Feel the need for Physiotherapy but not really sure about Physiotherapist cost in Singapore?
Fret not. We’ll break it all down for you - from how much does physiotherapy cost, insurance coverage and our prices at FHYSIO. Let’s get started!
How much does Physiotherapy cost in Singapore?
In short, most Physiotherapy sessions cost anywhere between $150 - $300 per session.
You might ask, why is there such a big price range?
Physiotherapists usually charge by the amount of time spent on the client per session, and session times can vary from place to place. Some Physiotherapists also charge by the individual treatments that were administered to the client.
If the patient is an elderly or a student, charges may be lower. On the other hand, for home therapy / house visits, or after-office hours, charges may be higher.
Key factors for Physiotherapy cost
Below are some of the key factors that will determine the cost of your Physiotherapy treatment.
Time
Sessions required
Age
Treatment rendered
Place of therapy done (home or clinic)
In terms of place of treatment, restructured hospitals usually have the lowest cost for subsidised patients. However, if you are a private patient at a restructured hospital, you are likely paying the same as you would in a private hospital.
At first glance, prices might appear cheaper at a restructured hospital. BUT the duration of your session is much shorter with a longer waiting time. Private clinic charges may be higher but the duration spent with a Physiotherapist is much longer with no waiting time.
What you should ask about cost
When it comes to cost, always ask about the duration of the session, and how much time the Physiotherapist is going to spend with you.
Some clinics appeal to customers with low charges without explicitly stating the duration of session. You might get a shock when the Physiotherapist only spends about 15 mins with you in a 30 mins session.
Insurance for Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is usually covered by most health insurance, but patients may have to get a referral from their Doctor before seeing a Physiotherapist for the claim to be processed.
We would recommend patients to check with their insurer what is their recommended process.
At FHYSIO, we are well experienced with handling insurance cases. Should your insurer require need any report or letter from us after seeing our Physiotherapist, we can assist with that too!
Physiotherapy price at FHYSIO
Our charges are really straight forward - $200 per 1 hr session, with the physio spending at least 30- 45 mins working with you. We usually leave the last 15-20mins for other treatment modalities that will further help improve your condition.
All our Physiotherapists are APHC registered with at least 10 years of experience to help manage your injury and improve your condition.
Our Principal Physiotherapist
Shaun Toh is a registered Physiotherapist in Singapore specializing in acute care, sports and musculoskeletal injury management.
In 2009, Shaun first started out by providing sports massages for school athletes and triathletes to hone his hands-on skills during his schooling days. After graduating, he joined National Heart Centre of Singapore as a Physiotherapist specializing in acute care of patients in cardiovascular medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and musculoskeletal injuries.
Shaun later pursued his studies at Trinity College, Dublin and graduated with a Bachelor (Hons) in Physiotherapy. Whilst in Dublin, Shaun had the opportunity to be trained by their local Physiotherapists on various techniques for musculoskeletal, spine and neurological conditions.
Giving credits to his steadfast reputation as a clinician Physiotherapist, Shaun was later headhunted by Raffles Hospital. During his stint, Shaun worked with high level athletes from around the world, widening his scope of practice in sports injury management and treatment.
Shaun is frequently invited overseas by various organisations to give courses in the area of Sports Massage, as well as by luxury resorts to be the in-house Physiotherapist for their VIPs. Active in the sports scene, he was previously the Chief trainer for Safra Running Club (TP) and in-house Physiotherapist for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Singapore. Shaun also holds certification in other areas such as Dry Needling and DMA Clinical Pilates.