Physiotherapy treatment techniques are aimed at removing muscular, joint and nerve symptoms. They restore normal function and mobility and provide patients with skills to help manage their problem long term. Our physiotherapists’ use a hands on approach to treatment using a wide variety of manual skills and extensive knowledge of exercise therapy to help you recover from either acute or chronic injuries. Their extensive training in injury mechanism, pathology and rehabilitation allows them to provide the most reliable and evidence based advice and treatment for musculoskeletal disorders.
Our physiotherapists field of expertise is the treatment of muscular and skeletal related disorders. They are highly skilled and experienced in treating musculoskeletal injuries and will provide you with an accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and comprehensive advice for managing your injury. During your consultation you will receive a thorough assessment. Following this, your diagnosis and treatment options are clearly explained to you. Your treatment is chosen from a wide range of physical modalities demonstrated to reduce pain and disability in your particular presentation. Along with hands-on treatment and rehabilitation exercise you will receive advice on how to best manage your injury at home or work, speeding up your recovery and minimizing the risk of recurrence. Together with appropriate medical care our skilled therapists will help you achieve the best possible outcome when suffering from musculoskeletal problems.
Physiotherapy is extremely effective for soft tissue strains and tears including muscle and joint related injuries. It is also very effective when there is a pinched or irritated nerve. Problems may be related to a wide variety of causes including high velocity sporting injuries , overstrains, repeated or postural overload type injuries or biomechanical related problems. Our Physiotherapists ability to diagnose the pathology and relate it to the mechanism of injury is one of the most significant advantages Physiotherapists offer.
It is an extensive list of injuries that we treat and the following are just a few of the things that we see. Remember that you are best to speak with one of our Physios directly and they will be able to quickly assess whether it will be effective for you.
Some conditions:
Low back pain, disc injuries, sciatica, thoracic pain. neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, pinched nerves, whip lash, wry neck, jaw pain, shoulder impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tears, bursitis, muscular tears and strains, overuse injuries, ligament tears, arthritic joints, tennis and golfers elbow, occupational injuries, sporting injuries and many , many more!
Our physiotherapists participate in a regular continuing education program ensuring that they stay abreast of the latest research and provide you with the most effective treatment available. We have a strong commitment to evidence based and outcome measured therapy. Physical measures are routinely taken and used for re-evaluation and to guide clinical decisions during your course of treatment. Our commitment to outcome measurement is evidenced by our collaborative input with researchers at Latrobe University investigating spinal pain.
Our Physiotherapists are registered providers for Private health funds, Medicare, Workcover, TAC and Veteran Affairs