Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists are a vital part of any healthcare team
In Australia today, physiotherapists are essential to any multidisciplinary healthcare team – from the Intensive Care Unit to the Olympic Games; physiotherapists work alongside their medical colleagues and other health practitioners to achieve the best possible patient care.
Private Practice is a field of physiotherapy that generally involves treating and managing musculoskeletal disorders in all age groups. Physiotherapists who practice in this area have skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, including muscle, joint, ligament, and tendon tears. They also prescribe exercise, provide postural rehabilitation, and advise clients on how to improve their fitness and strength.
Physios are skilled in post-surgery & post-trauma management
Some of the symptoms and disorders that result from musculoskeletal dysfunctions include headaches, neck pain, back pain, disc bulges, sciatica, and recurring sporting and soft tissue injuries. Physios are also highly skilled in post-surgery and post-trauma management…… the list is extensive.
Unfortunately, many members of the public still believe that physiotherapists only treat muscles, but South Australian physiotherapists have for many years received international recognition for their skills in diagnosis as well as the repertoire of techniques they use to manage joint and spinal conditions. Our team are well-versed in treating injuries sustained from motor vehicle accidents and creating a treatment plan that focuses on rehabilitation. In fact, many physiotherapists also use manipulation techniques very similar to the ‘adjustments’ used by chiropractors and osteopaths.
What to expect from your Physio session
The physiotherapy profession recognises the importance of evidence and actively encourages practitioners to consider scientific evidence when developing management programs. Physiotherapists are trained in assessing a broad range of musculoskeletal disorders.
The clinical reasoning processes employed by physios enable them to reach a diagnosis consistent with the findings of their clinical examination because they are highly skilled in examining patients. Consequently, they can plan treatment programmes that not only assist their patient’s recovery but also help them to self-manage and reduce their need for treatment.
LifeForce Physiotherapy Treatments
At LifeForce health solutions, we pride ourselves on our caring, hands-on treatments, on listening carefully to your concerns, and on taking careful note of your health history. Our team of physiotherapists is experienced in managing a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions in all age groups, from young toddlers to seniors.
Our physiotherapists have experience in spinal mobilisations and adjustments, postural rehabilitation, soft tissue release, dry needling, exercise prescription, rehabilitation of sports injuries and muscle knots and providing the necessary advice for both short—and long-term management of your condition.
We offer a variety of complementary treatments that can be combined with physiotherapy to enhance your results and well being. Aromatherapy, remedial massage and acupuncture services are often integrated into our care plans to provide a holistic approach to healing.
Examples of Physiotherapy Management & Advice
By no means is this an extensive list; these examples taken from the Health Posts section of our website indicate only the broad range of conditions that can be treated, managed and supported with physiotherapy, along with examples of advice options and home exercises that may be prescribed. Please note there are many conditions that our physiotherapists have experience managing, so please do not hesitate to ask by calling us at 8289 2800 if you think physiotherapy treatment might help you. In the meantime, as we post more musculoskeletal articles, this list and associated references will continue to grow.
- Achilles Tendonitis (heel pain)
- Sports Massage
- Kinesiotape – Taping Methods & Applications
- Knee Pain & Its Causes
- Osteoporosis and Exercise
- The Role of Stretching
- Pilates for Low Back Pain
- Fibromyalgia - Physiotherapy Management
- Foam Rolling for Soft Tissue Release
- Epicondylitis (tennis elbow) – Physiotherapy
- Kinesiotape – Taping Methods & Applications
- Maintaining Hydration (important during sporting activities
- Proprioception Exercises for Prevention and Rehabilitation
Examples of Physiotherapy Management & Advice
By no means an extensive list, these examples taken from the Health Posts section of our website www.lifeforcehealth.com.au serve as an indication only of the broad range of conditions that can be treated, managed and supported with physiotherapy, along with some advice options that may be prescribed. Please note there are a vast number of conditions that our physiotherapists have experience in managing, so please do not hesitate to inquire by calling us on 8289.2800 if you think physiotherapy treatment might help you. In the meantime, as we post more musculoskeletal articles this list and associated references will continue to grow.
Achilles Tendonitis (Heel Pain)
Horstmann, T., Jud, H., Fröhlich, V., Mündermann, A. and Grau, S. (2013). Whole-Body Vibration Versus Eccentric Training or a Wait-and-See Approach for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 43(11), pp.794-803.
Kingma, J., de Knikker, R., Wittink, H. and Takken, T. (2007). Eccentric overload training in patients with chronic Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(6), pp.e3-e3.
Magnussen, R., Dunn, W. and Thomson, A. (2009). Nonoperative Treatment of Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 19(1), pp.54-64.
Sussmilch-Leitch, S., Collins, N., Bialocerkowski, A., Warden, S. and Crossley, K. (2012). Physical therapies for Achilles tendinopathy: systematic review and meta-analysis. J Foot Ankle Res, 5(1), p.15.
Knee Pain & Its Causes
Fransen, M., Nairn, L., Winstanley, J., Lam, P. and Edmonds, J. (2007). Physical activity for osteoarthritis management: A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating hydrotherapy or Tai Chi classes. Arthritis Rheum, 57(3), pp.407-414.
Javaid, M., Kiran, A., Guermazi, A., Kwoh, C., Zaim, S., Carbone, L., Harris, T., McCulloch, C., Arden, N., Lane, N., Felson, D. and Nevitt, M. (2012). Individual magnetic resonance imaging and radiographic features of knee osteoarthritis in subjects with unilateral knee pain: The Health, Aging, and Body Composition Study. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 64(10), pp.3246-3255.
LaBella, C. (2004). Patellofemoral pain syndrome: evaluation and treatment. Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, 31(4), pp.977-1003. White, L., Dolphin, P. and Dixon, J. (2008). Hamstring length in patellofemoral pain syndrome. Physiotherapy Research International, 13(4), pp.207-208.
The Role of Stretching
McHugh, M & Cosgrave, C 2010, “To stretch or not to stretch: the role of stretching in injury prevention and performance”, Scand J Med Sci Sports, vol. 20, pp 169–181.
McMillian, D, Moore, J, Halter, B & Taylor, D 2006, “Dynamic vs. Static-stretching warm up: The effect on power and agility performance”, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 492–499.
Witvrouw, E, Mahieu, N, Danneels, L &McNair, P 2004, “Stretching and Injury Prevention: An Obscure Relationship”, Sports Med, vol. 34, no. 7, pp. 443-449.
Fibromyalgia and Management with Physiotherapy
Desmeules, J., Cedraschi, C., Rapiti, E., Baumgartner, E., Finckh, A., Cohen, P., Dayer, P. and Vischer, T. (2003). Neurophysiologic evidence for a central sensitization in patients with fibromyalgia. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 48(5), pp.1420-1429.
Jentoft, E., Kvalvik, A. and Mengshoel, A. (2001). Effects of pool-based and land-based aerobic exercise on women with fibromyalgia/chronic widespread muscle pain. Arthritis Care & Research, 45(1), pp.42-47.
Foam Rolling for Soft Tissue Release
Boyle, M. (2006). Foam rolling. Training and Conditioning Magazine, E. Frankel, ed. Ithaca, NY: Momentum Media Sports Publishing. Hong, C. and Simons, D. (1998). Pathophysiologic and electrophysiologic mechanisms of myofascial trigger points. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 79(7), pp.863-872.
MacDonald, G., Button, D., Drinkwater, E. and Behm, D. (2014). Foam Rolling as a Recovery Tool after an Intense Bout of Physical Activity. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 46(1), pp.131-142.
Mohr, A. (2008). EFFECTIVENESS OF FOAM ROLLING IN COMBINATION WITH A STATIC STRETCHING PROTOCOL OF THE HAMSTRINGS. Master. Oklahoma State University.
Mohr, A., Long, B. and Goad, C. (2014). Effect of Foam Rolling and Static Stretching on Passive Hip-Flexion Range of Motion. JSR, 23(4), pp.296-299.
Kinesiotape – Taping Methods & Applications
Kase, K., Wallis, J. and Kase, T. (2003). Clinical therapeutic applications of the Kinesio taping methods. Alburquerque NM: Kinesio Taping Assoc.
Thelen, M., Dauber, J. and Stoneman, P. (2008) The Clinical Efficacy of Kinesio Tape for Shoulder Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Clinical Trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 38(7), pp.389-395.
Bicici, S, Karatas, N and Baltaci, G 2012, “Effect of athletic taping and kinesiotaping on measurements of functional performance in basketball players with chronic inversion ankle sprains”, Int J Sports Phys Ther. 7(2): pp.154–166.
Tsai, H., Hung, H., Yang, J., Huang, C. and Tsauo, J. (2009). Could Kinesio tape replace the bandage in decongestive lymphatic therapy for breast-cancer-related lymphedema? A pilot study Supportive Care in Cancer, 17(11), pp.1353-1360.
Osteoporosis and Exercise
Cole, Z., Dennison, E. and Cooper, C. (2008). Osteoporosis epidemiology update. Curr Rheumatol Rep, 10(2), pp.92-96.
Ernst, E (1994). Can exercise prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis?. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 28(1), pp.5-6.
Verschueren, S., Roelants, M., Delecluse, C., Swinnen, S., Vanderschueren, D. and Boonen, S. (2003). Effect of 6-Month Whole Body Vibration Training on Hip Density, Muscle Strength, and Postural Control in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. J Bone Miner Res, 19(3), pp.352-359.
Pilates for Low Back Pain
Ferreira, P., Ferreira, M. and Hodges, P. (2004). Changes in Recruitment of the Abdominal Muscles in People With Low Back Pain. Spine, 29(22), pp.2560-2566.
Lim, E., Poh, R., Low, A. and Wong, W. (2011). Effects of Pilates-Based Exercises on Pain and Disability in Individuals With Persistent Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 41(2), pp.70-80.
Proprioception Exercises for Prevention and Rehabilitation
Pr Mandelbaum, B. R. “Effectiveness Of A Neuromuscular And Proprioceptive Training Program In Preventing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries In Female Athletes: 2-Year Follow-Up”. American Journal of Sports Medicine 33.7 (2005): 1003-1010. Web.
Reider, Bruce et al. “Proprioception Of The Knee Before And After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction”. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery 19.1 (2003): 2-12. Web.
SKINNER, HARRY B., ROBERT L. BARRACK, and STEPHEN D. COOK. “Age-Related Decline In Proprioception”. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research &NA;.184 (1984): 208???211. Web.
Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) – Physiotherapy Management
Peerbooms, J., Sluimer, J., Bruijn, D. and Gosens, T. (2010). Positive Effect of an Autologous Platelet Concentrate in Lateral Epicondylitis in a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial: Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Corticosteroid Injection With a 1-Year Follow-up. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 38(2), pp.255-262.
Shiri, R., Viikari-Juntura, E., Varonen, H. and Heliovaara, M. (2006). Prevalence and Determinants of Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis: A Population Study. American Journal of Epidemiology, 164(11), pp.1065-1074.
Smidt, N., van der Windt, D., Assendelft, W., Devillé, W., Korthals-de Bos, I. and Bouter, L. (2002). Corticosteroid injections, physiotherapy, or a wait-and-see policy for lateral epicondylitis: a randomised controlled trial. The Lancet, 359(9307), pp.657-662.
Maintaining Hydration (importance during sporting activities)
Casa, D., Clarkson, P. and Roberts, W. (2005). American College of Sports Medicine Roundtable on Hydration and Physical Activity. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 4(3), pp.115-127.
Hill, R., Bluck, L. and Davies, P. (2008). The hydration ability of three commercially available sports drinks and water. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 11(2), pp.116-123.
Masento, N., Golightly, M., Field, D., Butler, L. and van Reekum, C. (2014). Effects of hydration status on cognitive performance and mood. British Journal of Nutrition, 111(10), pp.1841-1852.
Murray, B. (2007). Hydration and Physical Performance. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 26(sup5), pp.542S-548S. van Nieuwenhoven, M., Brouns, F. and Kovacs, E. (2005). The Effect of Two Sports Drinks and Water on GI Complaints and Performance During an 18-km Run. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 26(4), pp.281-285.
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