PhysioCall in Gladstone
Everything you need to know about physio
Benefits of Physio
Physiotherapist assess, diagnose, treat, and works to prevent disease and injury through hands on care. Physiotherapists are experts in functional movement and injury rehab and prevention who work in partnership with their clients, in assisting them to overcome pain, loss in range of motion and function, which may have been present from being born, acquired through school, work or sport accident/injury, or are the result of ageing or life-changing events.
A physiotherapist can also help you prevent further injury by listening to your needs and working with you to help you understand the most appropriate treatment for your situation, including accountability and treatment outcomes.
A doctor's referral is not necessary to see a physio. Health professionals will often work as part of a team to manage treatment for a condition.
What treatment do Physiotherapists use?
Your treatment plan will take into account your lifestyle, activities, and general health, so this varies person to person.
The following are common treatment methods physiotherapists may use:
- Assessment of your physical movement and function
- Hands on treatment
- Exercise programs to improve range of motion and strengthen muscles
- joint manipulation
- Mobilisation to reduce pain and stiffness
- breathing exercises
- massage and Chinese cupping
- acupuncture/dry needling
- pool therapy (hydrotherapy)
- Education for use of aids, splints, crutches, walking sticks and wheelchairs.
Where do Physiotherapists work?
- private practice
- public hospitals
- rehabilitation centres
- sporting clubs and community health centres.
What qualifications are required to practice as a Physiotherapist?
University trained and graduated physiotherapists vary in qualification from bachelor, masters or professional doctorate program. Physiotherapists are required by law to be registered with the Physiotherapists Registration Board and the Australian Physiotherapy Association
Physiotherapy services we offer at Physio Call:
- Manipulative Therapy for back
- Work Rehabilitation and Work Hardening
- Treatment for ALL Sports Injuries
- Postural assessment and correction
- Musculoskeletal screening (to determine whether you are likely to be injured at work or sports)
- HiCaps available here on the spot rebates
- Medicare programs available like EPC - just ask your Doctor.
Physiotherapy can help with...
Conditions that affects your muscles, joints or nerves. Common problems include:
- Chronic conditions like arthritis, diabetes and high blood pressure
- Back and neck pain, including whiplash
- Pregnancy-related symptoms such as back pain and neck pain
- Upper limb work-related problems, also know as repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- Asthma and other breathing difficulties
- Sports injuries, work place injuries
- Stroke and other neurological problems
- Joint pains in shoulder, elbow and wrist pain, ankles, knees and hips.
- Headaches, postural issues
- Exercise or fitness related problems, weight loss
- Foot complaints
PHYSIO SERVICES IN GLADSTONE
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- Physio Treatment
- Myofascia Massage
- Cupping
- Dry needling
- Strapping (K-tape)
- Stretching and mobility
- Movement rehab
- Posture education
- Second opinion
- Pre/Post surgery rehab
For more information about our services visit PhysioCall Gladstone Services.
Top 4 Benefits of Physio
Physiotherapy -
Helps everyone no matter what age. Children, adults, people with medical conditions and injuries that limits them to move and function. It can also manage age-related issues and even pregnant mothers are able to benefit from physiotherapy.
A physiotherapist can create a plan for each patient to help them achieve their goal. It also gives them more freedom to do things that require physical activities and improve not just their physical but also their overall health and prevent them from having further injury. Physiotherapy is a conservative approach to managing mobility problems so patients are being referred for therapy in the early symptoms of problem. There are many benefits of physiotherapy and below are the top benefits;
- Eliminate/reduce pain - physios use different types of treatment or procedures to help their patient in managing pain and discomfort. A plan can include therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, ultrasound, taping and/or electrical stimulation to help relieve their patients pain and restore muscle and joint function and prevent pain from coming back.
- Avoid Surgery - an individual may not need a surgery anymore if the therapy is able to eliminate pain or heal the patient’s injury or medical condition. Doctors also suggest for patients to have pre-surgery and post-surgery physiotherapy. The therapy helps a patient to recover fast and helps them to be physically stronger than those who did not have any therapy. If you are able to avoid surgery, you are also able to save a lot of money.
- Improve mobility - no matter how old you are, if you are having problem standing, walking, sitting or moving physical therapy can help you. Physios can create a treatment plan and exercises to help you rebuild your strength and be able to move freely. By creating and customizing an individual care plan, whatever activity that is important to an individual’s life can be practised and adapted to ensure maximal performance and safety. Physios can also properly fit individuals with a cane, crutches or any assistive devices, or assess for an orthotic prescription.
- Prevent injuries - A physio understands that an athlete is at high risk of having different types of injuries like fractures, sprain/strain, etc., so they can design a treatment plan suitable for you. If you had an injury whether it's from sports or accidents, your physio can create a treatment plan to help you to recover properly and give you exercise to prevent future injuries and be able to return to your sport in no time.
If you have questions or you need help for yourself or for someone you care about, book with PhysioCall Gladstone today.
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Dry Needling
Acupuncture
Headache Treatment
Strapping Tape
Shoulder Pain Relief
Knee Pain Relief
Posture Analysis
Ground Up Therapy
Functional Movements
