Services

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Physiotherapist can meet you in your own Gym and produce a specific programme to suit your individual needs.