Armadale Central Physiotherapy

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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.

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.

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.

Pilates

Clinical Pilates is a modified form of therapeutic exercise used by physiotherapists to assist in the rehabilitation and prevention of musculoskeletal injury. A major focus is placed on developing strength of “core stability” muscles such as the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. This is accompanied by an emphasis on postural education and facilitating optimal biomechanics.

Gym

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