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SERVICES
Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapy services
use evidence-based treatment with patient education of
conditions to maximize benefit.
We use a hands-on approach
to therapy in preference to machines, preferring deep tissue massage,
joint mobilization and exercise as treatments of choice. However
ultrasound, laser and interferential therapy are available in
situations where pain relief is necessary prior to the application
of manual therapy techniques.
Exercises are prescribed with
a view to total body balance and correct posture. Our
physiotherapists have good knowledge of core stability
through our Pilates training and apply this knowledge to our physiotherapy
treatment.
We have two large exercise
rooms used for the assessment of injuries and prescription of
exercises, sometimes using Swiss balls and other exercise equipment
available.
Waterproof
casts
Our
physiotherapists are able to apply waterproof fiberglass casts
for the treatment of fractures. These come in
bright
colours
for kiddies!
Areas
of interest
Our areas of interest include:
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Sports
injuries
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Postural dysfunction
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Neck pain and headaches
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Back pain both acute and chronic
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Pelvic instability
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Musculoskeletal problems associated
with pregnancy
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Rotator Cuff impingement and
tears
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Arthritic
pain throughout the body
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Plantar
Fasciosis using biomechanical correction, night splints and
orthotics
- Chest
Physiotherapy for assisting removal of pulmonary secretions
To
the left is an example of our home program exercises you will
receive.
Acupuncture
Having
completed Levels 1 and 2 of the Acupuncture training course run
by the Australian Physiotherapy association, Dan Wheeler offers
acupuncture as a treatment modality at Northern Beaches Physiotherapy
and Sports Injury Centre.
Acupuncture
is being used in conjunction with exercise and manual therapy.
Acupuncture is effective at reducing pain levels, relaxing muscle spasm
and improving blood-flow. These well-documented and
researched physiological effects of acupuncture are highly beneficial
when combined with physiotherapy techniques such as mobilization,
massage, exercise therapy and our popular clinical Pilates program.
We use
the finest quality single-use sterile acupuncture needles. The
technique is pain free and safe.
Acupuncture
has become a popular form of treatment in the community. At Northern
Beaches Physiotherapy we can provide our patients with safe and
reliable acupuncture to complement our thorough physiotherapy
programs.
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