Treatments & Healing.
Through manual therapy, diet, therapeutic exercise, holistic health, and preventative planning, The Physio Doctor strives to improve physical performance and well-being for patients in every stage of their life.
How do sessions at The Physio Doctor work?
Your physiotherapist will work with you to develop a treatment plan according to your individual needs and goals.
New Patients: head HERE for more information.
Common conditions we treat:
Arthritis
Disc & Facet Joint Pain and Injuries
Headaches
Low Back & Hip Pain
Neck and Shoulder Pain
Upper Limb Pain and Injuries including Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Arm
Dysautonomia, Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia
Chronic & Complex Pain Conditions
Vestibular rehabilitation
Multiple Sclerosis & Other Neurological Disorders
Sporting Injuries, Athlete Screening, Conditioning & Performance
Dance Injuries & Pre-Pointe Screening
Strength and Conditioning Education / Preventative Programs
Work Conditioning/Work Hardening
Men’s Health Issues
Women’s Health Issues
Pre & Post Surgical Conditions & Surgical Suitability
Pre Natal & Post Natal Health
Treatments may include:
Additional Certifications:
Clinical Pilates
Craniosacral Release*
Dry Needling*
Exercise Therapy
Manual Therapy
Movement Analysis
Myofascial Treatments (release and decompressing) Cupping*
Therapeutic Massage
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Clinical Pilates/Directional Preference: Dr. Jillian, Dr. Lyka
Craniosacral Release: Dr. Jillian, Dr. Lyka
Dry Needling: Dr. Jillian, Dr. Lyka
Myofascial Release: Dr. Jillian, Dr. Lyka
Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy: Dr. Mardi
Spinal Manipulation: Dr. Jillian
Experience
Physiotherapy Is A Health Profession Involved In Prevention, Evaluation And Treatment Of Physical Dysfunction & Injury
The practice is based in the movement sciences. Physiotherapists aid patients of all ages in achieving and maintaining an optimum quality of life. Whether you’re recovering from surgery or fighting chronic pain, manual and exercise therapies are customised for you to reach your goals.
Manual physiotherapy is a clinical approach which utilises skilled, specific hands-on techniques to diagnose and eliminate mechanical pain and dysfunction with the ultimate goal of returning to full pain-free function. Treatments include soft tissue therapy, massage, manipulation/mobilisation, exercise prescription, passive and active stretching; all in order to diagnose and treat soft tissue and joint structures for the purpose of modulating pain, increasing range of movement, reducing or eliminating soft tissue inflammation, inducing relaxation, improving tissue repair, extensibility and/or stability, and facilitating and improving movement.
Many physiotherapists prefer to use modalities such as ultrasound and hot packs rather than manual therapy and exercise. At The Physio Doctor, we prefer to emphasise hands-on techniques and exercise therapy when dealing with chronic health problems, as research shows that passive treatments are effective only when combined with professionally prescribed exercise therapy. (White NT et al. Phys Ther 2015). Therefore, our physiotherapists prescribe carefully designed exercises to increase strength, flexibility and endurance.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a skilled intervention that uses sterile acupuncture needles to relieve pain and increase muscle quality. Dry needles stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments. It is a technique used to treat dysfunctions in skeletal muscle, fascia, and connective tissue, and to diminish (persistent peripheral nociceptive input) pain, and reduce or restore impairments in body structure and function, leading to improved activity and functionality.
DN helps treat muscle dysfunctions including but not limited to muscle pain, tightness, hypersensitivity, over-activity, referred pain, and headaches.