Treatmentsoffered by South Coast Physiotherapy

 

Physiotherapy

Our experienced Physiotherapists will be able to diagnose, treat and manage all musculoskeletal injuries. They have the knowledge and skill set to carry out manual treatment techniques such as joint mobilisations and manipulations as well as soft tissue treatments including myofasical release, trgger point release and deep tissue massage. They can implement both home and gym based exercise programs to restore function and compliment any manual treatments.

Our Physiotherapists will be able to order and request investigations such as x-rays or scans when necessary or interpret any that you may already have. In doing so they will work alongside your Doctor or any other health professional who maybe involved.

All our physiotherapists are fully accredited to Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Performance Psychology

The pace of life it is getting faster. We are being asked to work quicker, be more efficient, productive, skilled. But at the same time we need to be more human, empathetic, understanding and compassionate. Performance Psychology can help us with these demands.

Performance Psychology takes the latest advances in the world of neuroscience, positive psychology and sports science and applies it to our performance - in work, sport and our personal life. It looks at what makes us flourish, perform at peak levels and get the most out of our lives. Performance Psychology isn't only for the elite. It will give you the edge.

Myotherapy / Remedial Massage

Myotherpay consists of assessing, treating and managing pain associated with soft tissue injury. Treatments can include;

  • Soft tissue manipulation
  • Myofascial stretching
  • Dry needling
  • Cupping
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Trigger point release

Myotherapy treatments can be used as both preventative and corrective measures towards injury management.

South Coast Physiotherapy Blog & News

  • Achilles Tendon Rupture - The importance of rehabilitation

    Achilles Tendon Rupture - The importance of rehabilitation

    Named after the famous Greek Warrior God the Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. It is approximately 15cm in length and rotates clockwise up to 90 degrees, running from the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles and inserting into the back of the heel. The tendon is surrounded by a paratenon allowing it to glide back and forth. It is made up of Type I collagen giving it the ability store and release energy so that it can stretch and recoil like a spring in response to the stretch/shortening cycle of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles

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