Dulwich Physiotherapy

Dulwich Physiotherapy is a specialised musculoskeletal sports focused practice located on Kensington Road in Marryatville, east of Adelaide city centre. At Dulwich Physiotherapy our experienced team work with our patients to treat and manage their injury or pain, striving for return to work, sport, activities of interest, and general activities of everyday life. We offer a number of services including, but not limited to: massage, spinal and joint mobilisation, spinal manipulation, kinesiology taping, postural or sport-related supportive taping, dry needling, Pilates classes, Proactive Living classes and Hydrotherapy. Dulwich Physiotherapy is a BUPA preferred provider meaning BUPA members are entitled to a larger rebate on claims for services at this practice.

Staff Profiles:
Julie Knights
Mast.Physio (Sports)
B.App.Sc. (Physiotherapy) MAPA, MASMF
B.Ed.(Phys.Ed), Grad.Dip.Ex.in.Rehab
Polestar Pilates Instructor
Consults: Wednesday – Thursday

Fiona Black
Master of Physiotherapy (GE)
B.App.Sc (Human Movement)
Consults: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Mornings

Carrie Martin
Master of Physiotherapy (GE)
B.App.Sc (Human Movement & Health Studies)
Polestar Pilates Instructor
Consults: Monday – Friday (except Wednesday)

Pilates:
Pilates (first developed in the early 1900s by Joseph Pilates) is a whole body conditioning form of exercise which in particular builds core strength and stability, but also aids to improve flexibility, strength and endurance of all muscles in the body. Pilates is often considered an integral part of rehabilitation, on-going management and prevention of lumbar (low-back) pain/injuries, and is also an excellent form of combined aerobic and strength training.

Dulwich Physiotherapy has Polestar Pilates trained instructors who run mat-based Pilates classes on site each week. We offer both beginner and intermediate/advanced level classes all of which are limited to 8 clients per class to ensure greater supervision to reinforce important principles of movement, assist with correct technique and modification of exercises to suit individual needs. A client must undergo a Pre-Pilates fitness screening conducted by a physiotherapist prior to commencing classes to ensure that they are undertaking an appropriate level class. Dulwich Physiotherapy also offers 1-1 Pilates sessions for clients new to Pilates, those who have specific requirements or those who do not feel comfortable attending a group class.

Pilates Timetable:
Beginner Level:
Tuesday 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Thursday 11am – 11:45am

Intermediate - Advanced Level:
Tuesday 5:15pm – 6pm
Tuesday 6pm – 6:45pm
Saturday 8:30am - 9:15am


Cost:
$24.50 per class (rebate offered with private health companies).

Hydrotherapy:
Hydrotherapy is the practice of undertaking exercise in water. Hydrotherapy has many benefits such as; decreasing pain due to warmth of the water, decreased loading through joints due to the buoyancy effect of water, assistance with balance training due to the interaction of the density of the water and human body, and aerobic and resistance training benefits due to the increased resistance of the water, compared with air, against the human body.

Hydrotherapy is particularly beneficial for Osteoarthritis, rehabilitation from joint replacements or surgical repairs, recovery post traumatic injury (e.g. motor vehicle accident), and for general fitness purposes.

Dulwich Physiotherapy currently runs one hydrotherapy session per week on Tuesdays at 1pm at the nearby located State Swim on The Parade at Norwood. Our physiotherapists devise and oversee clients completing individualised programs specific to their needs. Class size is a maximum of 6 to ensure greater supervision of clients. We are hoping to add an extra session on Thursdays if client interest is sufficient.

Cost:
$24.50 per class + additional $4 pool usage fee class (rebate offered with private health companies).

Proactive Living Classes:
As we age it becomes increasingly more important to keep fit and active. “Use it or lose it” is the old saying. At Dulwich Physiotherapy we offer strength and balance classes for the older population. Classes involve a combination of chair-based, standing and floor-based exercises that use dumbbell weights, theraband resistance bands, fit balls and magic circles.

Proactive Living Timetable:
Thursday 10am – 10:45am (beginner level)

Cost:
$24.50 per class (rebate offered with private health companies).