More commonly known as physical or physiotherapy, is a treatment modality aimed at restoring, maintaining and improving the health of the body through exercise, rehabilitation and disease prevention.
Sports massage uses similar techniques to those used in deep-tissue massage, however a sports massage usually focuses on specific areas and can be used as a targeted approach to treating acute and chronic injuries.
Deep tissue massage uses similar strokes to those used in sports massage but generally covers a wider region of the body. Instead of being used to target and treat injuries, deep-tissue massage is usually used to treat muscle pain, soreness and fatigue.
Myofascial release combines the effects of massage and stretching to help alleviate pain and ease tension and tightness in trigger points located in the myofascia.
Cupping is a form of massage therapy designed to restore and improve muscle and tissue pliability and draw toxins from the body.
Defined as an advanced speciality area of physical therapy, manual therapy is a practical, hands-on, structured approach to treatment that provides many benefits including, increased ROM and mobility, decreased nociceptive activity for pain relief, reduced joint pressure and improved tissue repair and remodelling.
A form of manual therapy performed by the therapist that largely consists of passive movements aimed at providing pain relief and restoring pain free movement and function to a joint at full range. Used to treat and manage musculoskeletal conditions and dysfunction.
The injury evaluation process consists of comprehensive history taking, symptom analysis, physical assessment of the region and completion specific stress testing, to provide you with a diagnosis.
A detailed and thorough examination of posture to determine if it can be causing or contributing to your symptoms, or see if improvements can be made to help you overall.
Primarily used by those participating or competing in sports. It is the use of adhesive tape or bandages to stabilise or secure a painful or problematic joint.
We believe in working with our patients to help them understand their injury or symptoms, giving you the knowledge of how to manage your condition yourself.