Physiotherapy
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As one of Melbourne’s leading Physiotherapy clinics, Northern Spinal & Sports Injury Clinic is conveniently located in Reservoir to help treat any pain you may be having.
Our team of experienced physiotherapists provide care to all local Reservoir residents and surrounding communities including Bundoora, Fairfield, Rosanna, Watsonia, Heidelberg, Coburg, Heidelberg Heights, Macleod West, Preston, Thomastown & Thornbury.
What Is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that assesses, diagnoses, treats, and works to prevent disease and disability through physical means. Physiotherapy aims to restore optimal physical function and performance by addressing imbalances or dysfunction that may cause pain and reduced mobility.
Physiotherapists are extensively trained in manual therapy, which means we are “hands on” with our patients. This may include massage and joint mobilisation and manipulation, as well as muscle stretching, which we achieve using a wide variety of techniques.
What To Expect At A Physio Consultation:
Physiotherapists can develop treatment and management plans that suit your needs and will most effectively address the specific diagnosis.
At Northern Spinal in the heart of Reservoir, our experienced physios pride themselves on personalised, complete patient care and aim to provide the most up to date and effective treatment and injury management to get you moving and feeling your best. An initial physiotherapy consultation involves a thorough assessment and informed diagnosis which considers relevant symptoms and your medical history.
When you come to see our physio clinic for your injury needs you can expect:
- A thorough physiotherapy assessment of your condition or injury
- An explanation of your injury diagnosis and education about the likely contributing factors
- Choices in your management options, based on your goals, expectations and preferences
- Our physiotherapists can develop a clear treatment and management plans that suit your needs and will most effectively address the specific diagnosis.
- A focus on hands-on, manual therapy techniques where appropriate
- Practical and progressive exercise advice, relevant to your needs
Our Physiotherapists use a range of “hand on techniques” including:
- Joint mobilisation
- Manipulation
- Muscular and myofascial release
- Trigger point release
- Manual therapy
- Dry needling
- Exercise therapy
- Recommended active treatments such as rebalancing exercises, clinical pilates, orthotics, taping, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy (for example ultrasound).
How does Physiotherapy help certain conditions?
Physiotherapy is trusted by sports professionals, families and everyday Australians for the effective treatment of a range of conditions which cause pain and reduced mobility. Our team of physiotherapists look at the factors which may contribute to the problem or injury of the patient.
By addressing poor posture, improper techniques, muscle imbalances, poor work practices, or other bad habits the our experienced physiotherapists are able to address these issues and hence treat the patient as a whole. This approach reduces the likelihood of the same injury happening again in the future and also reduces any worsening of the condition or any more degeneration/dysfunction of the patients condition.
Physiotherapy plays an integral part in the management of sports and spinal injuries. Our physio clinic offers a wide range of treatment and rehabilitation options for various conditions.
Our team of physiotherapists are able to assess, diagnose and treat a wide variety of spine, muscle & joint problems including:
- Arthritis
- Spinal pain
- Back pain
- Neck pain and whip lash
- Repetitive strain injury
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sports Injuries
- Heel and foot pain
- Achilles Tendonitis
- TMJ Jaw Pain
- Lumbar Strains
- Tennis Elbow
- Wrist Pain
- Knee Pain
- Ankle Pain
- Sciatica Pain
- Tennis Elbow
- Headaches
- Digestive problems
- Asthma
- Posture problems
- Women’s Health
Not only will physiotherapy treat your symptoms for a specific injury, your physiotherapist will provide you with long term health maintenance, and healthcare advice which aims to optimise your quality of life.
Our Approach to Physiotherapy?
At Northern Spinal in Reservoir, we address the cause of your pain as opposed to just the symptoms. We treat each patient as an individual, which leads to faster relief and a greater chance of complete recovery. In the case of chronic conditions, our physiotherapists address your entire life and not just your pain allowing our team to improve your ability to get the most out of every day.
What Are The Benefits Of Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapists specialise in the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions, working with people of all ages and activity levels. While many people believe that physio treatment is only required after a sporting injury, this is not the case. The range of treatments available in physiotherapy also benefit people who want to improve their posture or strength, recover from surgery, prevent injury or suffer from a chronic condition.
The benefits of ongoing physiotherapy include:
- The promotion of good health habits
- Identification of causes of physical pain and the contributing factors
- Rehabilitating injuries through exercises
- Assisting with occupational or sports injuries
- Preventing injury
- Maintaining functional mobility
- Helping achieve peak fitness in people with ongoing health issues
- Educating against poor movement habits
- Joint manipulation and mobilisation
