Biomechanics
Many injuries are the result of biomechanical imbalances of the kinetic chain, with each individual having an optimal joint-loading limit that is dependent on his or her unique skeletal and muscular anatomy, combined with his or her unique neuromuscular patterning.
If this limit is surpassed the individual is at risk of acute injury or repetitive microtrauma leading to pain and dysfunction. Therefore, our goal is to fully assess the biomechanical loads on a given region, and structure treatment and retraining in order to correct any imbalances, optimise
function and reduce pain.
Good posture is an example of this but it needs to be specific to the individual and the particular task.
Our experienced Therapists have studied the best way to train key muscle groups
for back rehabilitation and core stability. Why would you let anyone who isn’t
qualified in understanding your pain and pathology tell you what is safe exercise
for you? You will receive full assessment and careful supervision to ensure you
are exercising correctly. Both group class and individual rehabilitation sessions are
available.
Sports Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation
Whatever your level of sport, our job is to give you the quickest and most
effective recovery and rehab program from a sprained ankle to a full
reconstruction. With our help you will heal faster and stronger and prevent
further injuries. We have a rehab gym on site and will tailor a fitness program
to suit your needs.
Sports place extreme pressures on the musculoskeletal system of athletes. Athletes strive to push the boundaries to gain the competitive edge and are therefore susceptible to injuries.
Injuries and time out from sport can be frustrating for an athlete and it can impact on not only the individual but also the team.
Your physiotherapist can assist you in reducing the time out from injury, help prevent further injury and help prevent re-injury.
Maximise your recovery and sports performance with specialist physiotherapy management.
Practitioner: Ben Ludbrook
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Lara Football Club physiotherapist
- Sports Medicine Australia Lecturer
Aquatic Physiotherapy - Hydrotherapy
We are now offering Aquatic Physiotherapy sessions that cater for individual rehabilitation needs. These programs which are specifically designed to regain or optimise physical wellbeing, are completed under supervision, and occur in a supportive small group environment which are suitable for non swimmers.
Aquatic Physiotherapy can:
• Strengthen muscles
• Improve general fitness
• Improve balance and coordination
• Mobilise joints
• Relieve pain
• Promote relaxation
Clients are individually assessed by the physiotherapist running the program, and exercise programs are then prescribed and completed in sessions of 3-6 participants which are supervised by a physiotherapist.
Continence Physiotherapy
Continence Physiotherapy is a specialist area within the physiotherapy profession.
The physiotherapists who work in this area have post graduate qualifications which
allow them to best assess and treat clients with concerns with bladder and/or
bowel control.
Continence is the voluntary ability to control your bladder and/or bowel. So
incontinence is the involuntary loss of control of your bladder and/or bowel.
Incontinence affects up to 4 million Australians of all ages and gender.
There are 2 main types of incontinence; urinary (affecting your bladder) and
faecal (affecting your bowel).
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects up to 13% of men and 37% of women in Australia
There are several types of urinary incontinence; the most common are:
• Stress incontinence (leaking urine when there is increased pressure in the abdomen
ie; coughing, sneezing and exercise.
• Urge incontinence (not being able to hold to get to the toilet when you
get the urge to go)
• Functional Incontinence: not being able to make it to the toilet because
of physical or environmental conditions.
Other bladder symptoms may include:
• Frequency: passing urine frequently
• Urgency: needing to rush to the toilet
• Getting up to go to the toilet more than once a night
• Feeling that the bladder is not empty
• Straining to empty the bladder
Faecal Incontinence
Faceal incontinence is the involuntary loss of control of the bowel and it affects up to 20% of men and 12.9% of women. It is a health issue which is often not discussed and people feel embarrassed and isolated by this condition.
Other bowel symptoms include:
Leaking with the urge to use your bowels
Inability to control wind and straining empty.
How can Physiotherapist help?
Specialist Continence physiotherapists are trained to assess and treat urinary and faecal
incontinence. They can help men and women of all ages to improve the control of
their bladder and/or bowel.
Continence physiotherapy is an option which is recommended as a first line
treatment for all forms of urinary incontinence. It involves a detailed assessment
and then ongoing treatment over a longer period of time to obtain the best long
term effect. This usually involves pelvic floor muscle training.
Sessions are usually monthly but each session is usually at least 1/2 an hour. The
first session is often an hour.
Our therapists specialise in spinal, muscle and joint injury diagnosis and
treatment. We will assess your biomechanics (the way you move) to see which areas
are blocked or damaged.
Stiff joints and muscles then require mobilisation and full recovery is often dependent on learning correct movement patterns or postures. Some areas may need strengthening and others stretching. The right advice means you will gain a quicker recovery and better still it will reduce the chances of re-injury.
Don’t trust your body to someone who doesn’t have the specialist skills to fully
assess and correct your problem. It may not always be a quick fix because that’s
not how our bodies work. Sometimes to achieve healing our bodies need time but
you will see the results as your body regains movement without pain.