The History of Physiotherapy is thought to date back to 460 B.C with the physicians Hippocrates, and Galenus advocating physical methods like massage, manual therapy techniques, exercise and hydrotherapy to treat injuries, disease and disorders.
PHYSIOTHERAPY EDUCATION
Physiotherapy is a university degree-based healthcare profession. Like other health care professionals, physiotherapist pride themselves as being evidence based. To be evidence based implies treatment practices are base on evaluating and reviewing current research and exercising clinical judgement and informed interpretation.
HOSPITALS & PRIVATE PRACTICE
Physiotherapists may work as a member of a team with other health care professionals in a Hospital setting or independently in Private Practice. In our private practice setting, we predominantly see patients with musculoskeletal injuries resulting from Sports, Workplace or general activities of daily living.
Promoting physical health, optimising quality of life, and life satisfaction. These are achieved through: Promotion & Prevention Treatment & Intervention Pre-habilitation & Rehabilitation
OTHER SPECIALIST AREAS
Womens' Health, Paediatrics, Gerentology, Sports Injuries, Occupational Health & Safety, Preventative Health
Our Physiotherapy Treatment Methods
Manual Therapy, Exercise Prescription and Education are vital components of Physiotherapy Treatment
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MANUAL THERAPY
Manual Therapy is the use of hands on treatment, with the aim to effect the underlying structures to reduce pain and stiffness, promote lymphatic drainage & blood circulation, or improve movement. Some of the techniques we use are: 1. Joint Mobilisations & Manipulation 3. Muscle Energy Techniques 4. Deep & Soft Tissue Massage 5. Sports Taping
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MOVEMENT & EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION
In our fully equipped Exercise Studio we prescribe exercise for injury rehabilitation, injury prevention and improved athletic performance. Patients may choose to train on site, independently at their gym or as a Home Exercise Program. The types of Exercises Prescribed: Stretching, Core, Strengthening, Balance, Proprioception, Swiss Ball, Hydrotherapy, Strength & Conditioning, Functional Training, Pilates, Resistance Bands and Neurodynamic exercises
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EDUCATION & ADVICE
Advice on: General Exercise, Good Posture, Lifting or Carrying Techniques, and avoiding movements which place the body at risk ie. awkward twisting, over-stretching or prolonged standing Fitting: Orthotics, Braces (ie. knee & wrist braces), and Mobility Aids ie.walking frames and crutches. Assessment and Movement Analysis for: Sports eg. cycling, running skiing, Daily Activities eg. vacuuming, walking upstairs, squatting or in the Workplace eg. Ergonomic Assessments.
Conditions we treat with Physiotherapy
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