What is Functional Electrical Stimulation?
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a treatment technique that uses electrical currents to activate nerves in a muscle that has become paralysed or weakened due to damage in your brain or spinal cord. Essentially, it’s like giving your muscles a little poke to get them moving again. A FES device consists of a control box (about the size of a pack of cards) with a battery and electrodes that attach to the skin.
Read moreA women’s health physio assists in managing women’s health issues including but not limited to pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, incontinence, postpartum health and exercise during pregnancy. Feel free to read more about our women’s health physiotherapist here.
Exercise physiologists are allied health professionals that prescribe exercise to assist in the prevention and management of a wide range of injuries, chronic conditions and disabilities. Physiotherapists, also allied health professionals, are able to offer diagnoses of injuries and hands-on treatment, in addition to providing exercise programs. Our exercise physiologists and physiotherapists work closely in a team-based approach to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
This is dependent on the level of cover on your policy. As all insurance companies offer a variety of different options, we recommend that you confirm with your provider before attending your appointment.
No, you do not need a referral to access physiotherapy. We do, however, welcome referrals from other health professionals and encourage you to bring these along to your first appointment or send through in advance.
The first appointment with your physiotherapist will involve a verbal and physical assessment to gather as much information as possible about your concern. This helps your physiotherapist to determine the best course of treatment, which they will confirm through discussions in collaboration with you.
Our Mums & Bubs Classes are a 45 minute circuit-style group class with a specific focus on strength and mobility in the pregnancy or post-partum period. Some areas of focus include pelvic floor and abdominal strengthening. These classes are co-run by a Women’s Health Physiotherapist and an Exercise Physiologist; Hannah and Jasmine! Initial appointments are not required as there are no individual programs involved.
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Tennis elbow (or lateral epicondylitis) is a term used to describe pain on the outside of the elbow which typically gets worse with gripping and lifting activities. Despite its name, this injury is not only seen in tennis players but also in people whose jobs involve repetitive use of the forearm muscles like electricians, carpenters, computer users, musicians, athletes etc.
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Multiple sclerosis or MS is a progressive autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. It is more common in women, and usually begins at ages 20-40 years old.
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You’ve probably heard of the term rehabilitation. In essence, it is what physiotherapists do! We get you back doing the things you love following an injury or surgery. But did you know that prehabilitation in the lead up to the sporting season or surgery is just as important?
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