What treatments can the Hunter Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic offer you?
Treatments offered may include:
Advice and re-education Knowing what you can do to help yourself at home, work and play is a very important part of treatment to prevent recurrence. Postural and ergonomics advice may be offered.
Joint mobilisations To increase joint mobility and reduce stiffness
Massage and other soft tissue techniques To reduce muscle spasm
Electrotherapy Ultrasound, interferential therapy and TENS
Strapping and Taping To support joints, protect ligaments and enhance postural alignment.
Exercise Core stability training, pilates exercises, individualised home exercise programmes
Home Visits For those individuals who are unable to get to the clinic due to their condition
Supports Sports supports and lumbar rolls may be purchased from the clinic. Other items may be ordered
Number of Treatments
The number of treatments required varies according to the complexity and duration of the problem. Usually 6-8 treatments are sufficient.
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