Physiotherapy
What is Physiotherapy?
How can Physiotherapy help?
Physiotherapy Treatments

What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a health care profession dedicated to the prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation and treatment of physical dysfunction and injury. Physiotherapists evaluate and treat the neuro-musculo-skeletal system with a special emphasis on the enhancement of function.

All of our Physiotherapists are members of the Australian Physiotherapists Association (APA). They are required to abide by a Code of Conduct, which sets out expected standards of professional conduct and therefore ensures a commitment to quality health care. Our Physiotherapists also undertake continuing professional development programs to keep themselves up to date with the latest medical and therapeutic procedures.

How can Physiotherapy help?
Physiotherapy is useful in the early stages of a joint or soft tissue (muscle or ligament) injury to relieve pain, enhance movement and aid the healing process. In the mid stages of an injury, Physiotherapy optimises function and allows more activity without re-injury. In the later phase of an injury, Physiotherapy is used to retrain overall balance, regain full function and improve physical fitness. The following list contains some of the most common reasons to see a physiotherapist:

1. Back and Neck Pain
2. Shoulder, arm, wrist or hand problems
3. Hip, knee, ankle or foot problems
4. Sport injuries
5. Joint sprains
6. Muscle strains and tears
7. Rehabilitation following surgery or injury
8. Ergonomic or postural problems
9. Repetitive motion disorders e.g Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
10. Women's health issues
11. Arthritis
12. Respiratory conditions
13. Impaired mobility

Because physiotherapists are experts in movement and function, they do not confine their skill to treating people who are injured. A large part of a physiotherapist's agenda is directed at preventing injury and loss of movement. Our Physiotherapists work with individuals, sports clubs and athletes at all levels to screen for potential problems. They establish preventive exercise programs and develop workout programmes that are safe and effective.

Physiotherapy Treatments
Our physiotherapists are trained in manual therapy, spinal therapy, manipulative therapy, sports physiotherapy and exercise rehabilitation. Physiotherapy treatment is individualised to each client and modified according to the progress of the client. Treatment takes many forms and may include:

1. Pain management using positioning, exercise and other modalities
2. Manual techniques such as joint mobilisation and soft tissue manipulation
3. Manipulative Therapy
4. Spine rehabilitation with emphasis on exercise and return to normal activities
5. Progressive stretching and strengthening exercise programmes to achieve full function
6. Dynamic stabilisation and body mechanics training
7. Therapeutic Massage and Myofascial Release
8. Patellofemoral programmes, taping and biofeedback
9. Pilates and Swiss Ball based rehabilitation therapy
10. Traction (to treat spinal conditions i.e. neck and back pain)
11. Application of electro-therapeutic (ultrasound, interferential) and heat/cold modalities
12. Orthotic/support evaluations (foot, knee, ankle, back support to elevate recurrent sports injuries)
13. Education -the greatest tool we can give you; it allows you to manage your injury to full recovery and prevents recurrence.