Physiotherapy
Best Physiotherapy offers exceptional client-focused care from our clinic in Footscray. We also offer home visits to the greater Melbourne Area. Learn more about Best Home Therapy below.
Our Best Physiotherapy team treat acute and chronic conditions for people of all ages and abilities.
Types of Physiotherapy we offer:
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Sports injuries can be acute such as sprains, strains and dislocations, or they may come on gradually such as tendinopathies and repetitive strain injuries.
Injury management is not just about alleviating acute pain, but also about optimising your performance and reducing injury risk. Our physiotherapists aim to get to the underlying cause of your injury via thorough assessment and movement analysis. They will help you address muscle imbalances, improve your technique and they will ensure you have a balanced training program, all to enhance performance and prevent future injury.
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Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy encompasses the treatment of injuries, impairments and pain associated with the musculoskeletal system (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, cartilage).
Pain is complex and often multi-factorial with a range of contributing factors including:
Physical: muscles, nerves, bones, joints and a range of hormonal and lymphatic bodily reactions that contribute to pain.
Psychological: Our brain processes a wide variety of signals and creates an output, pain. Understanding the effect of beliefs and neurological pain contributors is vital to manage pain.
Social: Lifestyle contributors such as work, sleep, stress, diet and exercise all play a vital role in managing pain.
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We offer small group classes (maximum 3 participants) and 1:1 sessions. All sessions are run by physiotherapists and involve performing individually prescribed exercises that focus on correct movement patterns, posture and core control. Pilates is fantastic for injury rehabilitation, pain management and posture. You will be taught how to use the Pilates Reformer machine to improve you strength, flexibility and balance.
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Click any of the programs below to learn more about them:
GLAD program - an evidence based exercise program to treat hip and knee arthritis
Chronic Pain Program - Holistic pain management program to tackle chronic pain and finally get on top of it
Physio for the ageing - Specialty fitness programs to improve mobility, strength, flexibility and balance as we age
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No worries! You can discuss your situation with your physiotherapist during the appointment and they will devise the best management plan for you. You don’t have to disclose your injury upon booking. If you need help choosing the right physio, read about our team here, or contact us to discuss.
What to expect during a Physiotherapy appointment:
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Providing 45 minute initial appointments, 30 minute return consultations and 60 minute extended consultations allows us to do what we do best; listen to your story, perform a thorough assessment, truly understand your issue and provide effective treatment.
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Our experienced Physiotherapists genuinely care about your health and well-being. Read about our team to help you choose your best physio.
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An assessment involves a series of questions and special movement tests. A thorough assessment is vital to generate an accurate diagnosis. Your physio will discuss your diagnosis and treatment options with you.
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We work with you to set relevant rehabilitation goals, thus ensuring your care is tailored and specific. Treatment often includes education, exercise prescription and hands on techniques such as massage, mobilisations and dry needling. An ongoing management plan will be mapped out and referrals for scans and second opinions will be provided when necessary.
Physiotherapy clinic features:
Large Physiotherapy treatment rooms
Fully equipped modern gym
Clinical Pilates Reformers
State of the art muscle testing
Running track for assessment and training
Golf and tennis nets for technique analysis
Home Physiotherapy
We also see clients for in the community for Home Physiotherapy with our sister business, Best Home Therapy.
What is Home Physiotherapy?
Home Physiotherapy is a service that visits you in the comfort of your home. It allows access to services for those who otherwise cannot readily attend the clinic or who would prefer to be visited by a Physiotherapist in the home. This may suit you for a variety of reasons, including:
Physical limitations
Lack of transport
Home-based rehabilitation goals
Personal preference
Our Physiotherapists are experts in ensuring you receive world-class rehabilitation from the comfort of your own home. We treat various conditions and have all the equipment to provide a tailored service.
At the Best Physiotherapy clinic or in the comfort of your home, you can be assured that our Physiotherapists will provide evidence-based, meaningful, collaborative care to help you achieve your rehabilitation goals.
Feel free to reach out anytime to discuss physiotherapy services to help you achieve your rehabilitation goals.