How does Physiotherapy help?

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Physiotherapists are university educated professionals who provide a hands on, individualized approach to care for people experiencing pain or injury. Physiotherapists have specialized training to assess, diagnose and treat problems caused by injury, disease or disability.

Our Physiotherapists have experience treating a variety of physical injuries or conditions. We are committed to providing you with quality, evidence-based treatment in a respectful and compassionate way.

THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTS ARE OFFERED AT NEWCASTLE VILLAGE PHYSIOTHERAPY:

  • Joint mobilization/manipulation
  • Therapeutic ultrasound
  • Acupuncture
  • Soft tissue release
  • Ice/heat
  • Intermuscular Stimulation (IMS)
  • Functional dry needling
  • Active and passive stretching
  • Home exercise prescription/education
  • Balance training
  • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
  • Interferential Current (IFC)
  • Electrical muscle stimulation

CONDITIONS THAT WE CAN HELP YOU WITH INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Sports injuries
  • Low back pain
  • Soft tissue Injuries/repetitive strain Injuries
  • Motor vehicle accident injuries
  • Muscle/joint/nerve pain
  • Degenerative joint/disc diseases
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Disc herniation and sciatica
  • Paediatric conditions
  • Post fracture rehabilitation
  • Post-op hip and knee replacement rehabilitation
  • Pre-surgical rehabilitation 
  • Fibromyalgia/neuropathic pain
  • Trigger points
  • Jaw disorders/ (TMJ)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome/hand pain
  • Tennis elbow/golfers elbow
  • Rotator cuff/shoulder injuries
  • Foot and heel pain/disorders/plantar fasciitis
  • Joint pain/arthritis
  • Tendonitis/tendinosis/tenosynovitis/bursitis
  • Neck pain/posture syndromes
  • Osteoporosis/osteopenia (exercise prescription)
  • Balance and gate disorders
  • Headaches
  • And more…