Mandurah Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

  Back Pain is a very common complaint and is experienced by almost the entire population at some stage in their lives. Mandurah Physiotherapy Clinicians treat this very common complaint. Chronic back pain is both painful and frustrating. Recent research has shown that persistent low back pain is due to a range of factors including poor disc hydration/health, stiff spinal segments, poor muscle control, degeneration of the spine and sometimes nerve compression. This can lead to not enough or too much movement between the vertebrae segments thus causing pain. Specific exercises aimed at improving normal spinal range and function will improve the back’s function and decrease pain. These exercises involve both back muscles and abdominal muscles but play an entirely different role to the abdominal muscles we use with exercises such as sit-ups.  There is a range of muscles that help to stabilise the spine including the lower abdominal muscles, which involve the transverse abdomino...

  Mandurah Physiotherapy in Mandurah are happy to provide health advice for our clients and readers through our website.  These are general guidelines and you should always seek advice from your Health professional or Physiotherapist for your specific needs. Mandurah Physiotherapy welcomes Kris Mikulic  to the team as a Remedial Massage Therapist. Book an appointment with Kris  for a 1 hour remedial massage and receive a discount.

  Suggestions For The Application Of Ice And Heat ( Physiotherapy in Grange ) Ice is an effective and natural pain killer and anti-inflammatory.  Ice should be applied over the inflamed area in the acute or early stages of your problem.  Whenever you experience swelling, redness or sharp / stabbing pain it is generally considered best to apply ice. Repeat until symptoms ease – usually for 24 – 48 hours.  Following this, you should alternate with ice and heat. If in doubt, contact your Physiotherapist.  Heat may be more applicable for chronic conditions to alleviate pain and restriction. APPLICATION of heat and ice Place ice cubes in a plastic bag or use a professionally prepared ice pack.  Place a damp face washer or tea towel over the problem area then place the ice pack on the material covering.  The first application should be as follows:- 10 minutes on 10 minutes off 10 minutes on 10 minutes off 10 minutes on Then during waking hours, apply the ice...

  Physiotherapists see a lot of painful necks!  It is one of those areas of our body we use all the time and take for granted.  And it can get injured, overused, and wear out with time, excess loading and poor posture. It can then cause pain, headaches, arm pain and a range of other symptoms such as vertigo and weakness. Physiotherapy is important for a full assessment of the problem, to see whether it’s coming from your neck or elsewhere and to ensure a treatment plan is in place.  A home program is vital and may consist of stretch and strength work which will help control neck pain and allow maintenance of chronic pain to minimize flare-ups.  Chronic neck pain following whiplash injuries is common.  The neck muscles are used every day all day and it is very difficult to rest these injured structures.  Apart from normal movements, they are vitally important in maintaining your posture.  Whiplash can leave a weakness in the neck and sometimes dege...

  Sacroiliac or pain over the tailbone is very commonly treated by physiotherapists for pregnant women.  Grange Physiotherapy in Rockingham has experienced staff who can help .  When women become pregnant their joints become more mobile than normal.  This is due to a hormone called relaxin that is released during pregnancy.  The mobile joints allow a little more give in order to allow the baby to pass or squeeze more easily through the pelvic canal during labour.  Travelling through the birth canal  is a very tight fit and a little joint mobility goes a long way to assist this process. Unfortunately though, it also makes the pregnant woman more susceptible to instability in her joints.  The joints in effect become sloppy and can cause problems.  As the baby grows the joints in the pelvis have more and more stress on them and may start to hurt due to these sloppy joints and stretched ligaments.  The sacroiliac joints are in the pelvis ar...

  What is good posture? Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or laying down. Good posture helps to minimise the amount of strain imposed on our muscles, joints and ligaments whilst performing our daily activities. Proper posture: Minimises muscle strain by keeping bones and joints in optimal alignment. Decreases the abnormal wearing of joint surfaces caused by overload and overstrain. Minimises ligamentous strain on the joints of the spine and posture loaded joints. Minimises fatigue due to more efficient use of muscles, allowing the body to use less energy. Helps prevents backache and muscular pain. Contributes to a more positive and assertive appearance. Proper posture requirements: Good muscle and joint flexibility Strong postural muscles Balanced muscle tone on both sides of the spine An understanding of what constitutes good posture which leads to conscious correction. With practice, the correct posture for standi...

  Mandurah Physiotherapy therapists are trained to deal with the treatment and maintenance of Arthritis. They assess these conditions, provide advice, treatment and exercise regimes to minimise its effects and maintain optimal function in daily activities and sports. There are over 100 different types of arthritis, so the chance of having some sort of arthritis throughout one’s life is high. Arthritis is pain and inflammation around the joints. It may also be associated with inflammation in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The most common sort of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is wear and tear of the joints and most people get this type of arthritis if they live long enough. It can affect the limbs as well as your spine. If you have an arthritic complaint that is causing problems then you may need medical treatment and or physiotherapy to keep you going especially during flare-ups. Long term, people with arthritis need to learn how to manage their arthritis to keep their c...

  A tradies’ health is their most important tool, yet Australian tradies experience some of the highest rates of injury and time off work compared to other workers. In fact, 3 in 5 serious workplace injuries involve a tradie, despite tradies making up only 30 percent of the Australian workforce. The Australian Physiotherapy Association is encouraging all tradies, their employers and families to think about their health and take a few simple steps to prioritise their wellbeing at work. Lower Back pain can be both painful and frustrating. It is also very common. Research indicates persistent low back pain is due to a range of factors including poor disc hydration/health, stiff spinal segments, poor muscle control, degeneration of the spine, nerve compression and is influenced by psychosocial issues. This may lead to not enough or too much movement between the vertebrae segments thus causing pain. If this is the case then specific exercises aimed at improving normal spinal range ...

  Muscle and Joint pain are common musculoskeletal complaints and need to be assessed for best results. The therapists at Grange Physiotherapy see a lot of these types of injuries all over the body. Muscles which contract to create movement can be injured, and become strained.  Ligaments around joints help control the available movement of a joint, and can be sprained if overstretched. This can make the joint unstable and create damage to the joint.  Cartilage and other soft tissues around joints are commonly injured and can be slow to recover. Physiotherapy ( Rockingham Physio ) assists by speeding recovery, de-loading the affected area and helping you avoid those specific activities that may be delaying the natural healing process. A full history of the problem, and testing of the area needs to be done before a diagnosis and plan for treatment can occur.   This will take approximately 40 minutes in the clinic.   Grange Physiotherapy uses a range of techni...

  We now have shockwave available for all those stubborn soft tissue problems such as tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and muscle soreness. No additional costings-it’s all included in a normal consultation-how great is that.  Generally, results are seen within the first 3 sessions. Why not give it a go, and get pain-free for summer?  Book in with one of our physiotherapists for a full assessment and suitability.  Book online or ring 9535 7439 to discuss your issue. While it might sound intimidating, shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment used in a variety of health fields, such as physiotherapy, sports medicine, urology, and orthopaedics. Shockwave therapy is an ideal treatment for muscle injuries, relieving acute and chronic pain as well as assisting to speed up your recovery. Shockwave therapy was originally developed to treat kidney stones and gallstones, it’s also effective for plantar fasciitis, calcific tendonitis, knee pain, and a range of other treatm...