Most people know physios in private clinics. There are other specialist physio areas that help many people.
Neurological Physiotherapy
Neurological physiotherapy treats movement disorders from nerve or brain injuries, with symptoms varying after events like a stroke. As such, an accurate assessment needs to be undertaken by skilled therapists to effectively treat that patient. Weakness, stiffness, lack of balance, decreased coordination, reduced proprioception and poor motor control are all symptoms of a neurological condition.
Neurological physiotherapy uses evidence‑based techniques to restore independence through tailored mobility, balance, strength, and functional retraining. It is likened to re-learning a new skill all over again.
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiotherapy
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiotherapy involves the treatment of conditions/diseases involving your heart and lungs. Heart or lung damage from attacks or smoking can cause fatigue, weakness, breathlessness, and chest tightness. Heart or lung damage from attacks or smoking can cause fatigue, weakness, breathlessness, and chest tightness. As such, it is difficult to find the motivation and ability to continue with regular physical activity.
Physiotherapists use evidence‑based tools to assess cardiac efficiency and design tailored programs. Regular activity is vital after heart attack or breathing issues to avoid a deconditioning spiral.
Aged Care
Aged Care Physiotherapy aims to restore function, maintain your independence, reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Common effects of ageing include decreased strength, reduced mobility, decreased balance, loss of independence and an overall deconditioning.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal physiotherapists have expertise in the treatment and diagnosis of muscle and joint conditions. By employing advanced evidence-based treatment techniques, musculoskeletal physiotherapists can assist with resolving your pain and injury. Musculoskeletal physiotherapists use techniques like dry needling, joint mobilisation, taping, ultrasound, and exercise rehab to treat pain and injury.