Services
Please click on the type of service for information about how physiotherapy can help you.
Musculoskeletal (sporting injuries, sprains, strains etc)
The physiotherapist uses accurate assessment, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Musculoskeletal injuries are injuries to joints, muscles, bones and/or nerves. Common conditions treated are neck and back pain, and shoulder, hip and knee injuries. Physiotherapists often use manual therapy treatment techniques such as joint mobilisation or manipulation and massage to restore normal function, in conjunction with exercise programs. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist have expertise in the treatment of musculoskeletal (muscle and joint) conditions.
Tendon Issues – Shockwave Pressure Therapy
Shockwave Therapy involves the use of shockwaves to treat chronic, persistent or recurring painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
A shockwave is an intense but very short energy wave travelling faster than the speed of sound. It is pneumatically generated (by an air compressor) and is transmitted into the body’s tissues via a hand piece. Radial shockwave therapy (RSWT) stimulates cellular metabolism and enhances blood circulation, which enables damaged tissue to regenerate and eventually heal itself. The shockwave treatment also has a direct effect on nerves in the painful area, and relieves pain by producing an analgesic effect.
Worker’s Compensation
The physiotherapist works in conjunction with the patient’s GP and other health professionals regarding the injury management and vocational rehabilitation of injured workers to help them successfully remain at, or return to work.
Veterans’ Affairs
The physiotherapist works in conjunction with the patient’s GP and other health professionals to assist the patient with treating a injuries or meeting their other goals such as improving strength, conditioning or stability
Chronic Disease Management (Enhanced Primary Care)
These services aim to improve the health and quality of life of older Australians, adult Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and any person with a chronic/complicated or terminal condition. A GP must refer the patient and eligible patients can claim rebates for a maximum of 5 allied health visits (this includes all visits to any allied health practitioner) per calendar year. If you have Type 2 Diabetes you may also be entitled to have up to 8 exercise classes with our exercise physiologist.
Motor Vehicle Insurance Trust
The physiotherapist works in conjunction with the patient’s GP and other health professionals regarding the person injured by another motorist driving a Western Australian registered vehicle, to assist them to returning to pre-injury condition.
Chronic Pain
Following an extensive assessment the physiotherapist will design a treatment plan for patients with chronic pain and liaise with other members of the health care team where appropriate. Treatment incorporates a range of manual therapies, passive and active exercises and movements designed to maintain or improve movement and flexibility of joints.
Headache/Migraine
The physiotherapist will determine if disorders of the neck are likely to be the source of the headache symptoms. An assessment involves taking a detailed history, mapping out the area of headache, and analysing the behaviour of symptoms. This is followed by a physical examination of the neck, which includes, but is not confined to, assessment of the movement of the upper three spinal segments or joints. The examination techniques are applied slowly and smoothly with the aim of temporarily reproducing familiar head pain. If reproduction occurs the technique is sustained for up to 90 seconds to achieve lessening of the pain. If this occurs then not only is cervicogenic involvement confirmed but also the specific spinal segment identified. This allows for a treatment programme of manual therapy, exercise and self-management to successfully stop headaches and migraines from occurring.
Gym, Hydrotherapy and Over 55’s Exercise Classes
Our team can help you improve your fitness regardless of your age and current level of fitness. Our Physiotherapist can meet you in your own Gym and produce a specific programme to suit your individual needs. For people with a chronic disease or over the age of 55 we have group exercise classes designed to improve your fitness, build strength and flexibility in a social setting
Services
Physiotherapy can help recover from injury, reduce pain and stiffness, and increase mobility.
