What our physios do?
Physio works by integrating evidence-based research with clinical
experience. Jason and Neil are the clinic's current physios and are
registered with the Australian Physiotherapy Registration
Board. They have specialised training in Sports and
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Psychology,
Clinical Pilates, and Acupuncture. They have over 30 years of
experience between them. Consequently, our clinic's physios
will provide you with an advanced assessment, diagnosis and
treatment of all of your musculoskeletal conditions and
injuries.
Jason and Neil employ only the most efficacious techniques and
therapies which have proven scientific benefit. In addition,
they will consult closely with your doctor and/or specialist when
required, to ensure that you receive the best possible treatment
and care.
What can I expect, and what can I
do?
Your physio from Mead Street Physio will act promptly to minimise
the severity of your pain and disability by protecting the injury
and reducing inflammation in the area. Once inflammation and
pain have subsided they will introduce gentle movement based
strategies including stretching and strengthening aimed at
rehabilitating your injury and increasing the range of motion. This
can also include a number of exercises which can be done at home or
work.
As your full mobility returns, the focus becomes directed at
your agility, sports & work-specific requirements, and
preventative strategies by providing an advanced and personalised
training and education program.
Some forms of physio in the management repertoire include:
- mobilisation and manipulation
- ultrasound
- cold and heat therapy
- massage
- electrical stimulation
- acupuncture
- taping
- stretching
- strengthening and core stability exercises
- Pilates
- posture correction
- traction
- ergonomic management.
When appropriate, we will consult closely with your doctor
and/or specialist to provide you with the best possible care and
pain relief in the short and long term.
If you are a new patient to our clinic, we will require you to
fill out a New
Patient Registration Form, and brought in with you on your
first visit along with any written referrals or scans that are
relevant to your condition.
You can expect that one of our friendly physios, either Jason or
Neil, will ask you questions related to your condition to gain an
understanding of your discomfort and restrictions. Then your
therapist will perform a thorough physical examination appropriate
to your condition. Please consider wearing appropriate
clothing to facilitate this assessment. Gowns are available
at the clinic to use and your comfort and confidentiality is at all
times ensured. Following this, you can expect to receive a
provisional diagnosis and a proposed management plan including the
likely number of visits required to achieve this.
You can help yourself by acting promptly at the time of the
injury to limit the extent and severity of the damage and
facilitate the chance of a speedier recovery. Some tips to
improving recovery times for injuries include:
• immobilising the affected area by applying a support or
splint
• applying ice to the affected area to reduce inflammation
• firmly compressing the site of injury
• seeing your physio or doctor as soon as possible.
