What our Physiotherapists Offer
Qualifications
Physiotherapists are scientifically trained health professionals who have completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy over four years at university.
The treatment techniques used are based on thorough examination of the presenting problem, identification of the cause and contributing factors, and correction of these factors through non-surgical techniques including mobilisation, manipulation, massage, stretches, taping, exercises (strengthening/stabilisation) and education.
Aims
Physiotherapists aim to return the patient to their normal daily activities pain-free as soon as possible. They also aim to make the patient less-reliant on clinician treatment through advice on appropriate modification of harmful activities and independent exercise programs.
Expertise
Physiotherapists treat a range of musculoskeletal problems including back and neck pain, headaches, peripheral joint injuries (such as shoulders, arms, hips, knees & ankles), muscle injuries (strains & inflammation) along with sports and occupational injuries. They are able to order X-ray’s, MRI’s and ultrasound investigations to assist in diagnosis and management. Physiotherapists are currently the leading profession in researching the role of stabilisation exercises for back and related problems.
Conditions we treat
Physiotherapy is used to treat a wide range of conditions including:
Headache and neck pain
Back pain
Sporting injuries
Sprained ankles
Muscle strains
Knee injuries
Shoulder injuries
Mobility impairment
Musculoskeletal injuries
Hip and knee osteoarthritis
East Ivanhoe Physiotherapy offers the following forms of treatment:
Accurate diagnosis
Physiotherapy Group Exercise
Joint mobilisation
Soft tissue release
Specific flexibility exercises
Supervised strengthening exercises
Soft tissue work
Strapping and bracing
Rehabilitation of sports injuries
Dry needling
Injury prevention
Prompt referral to specialists if required
Prompt referral for further investigation if needed
Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation
Manipulative therapy
Electrotherapy