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3. New private clients to the Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Business ( or clients who have not visited for more than 3 yrs).
4. Initial consultation and treatment only but does not include stock, equipment or any take home consumables. Eg, if your practitioner recommends braces, orthotics, creams etc, then these are charged separately upon prior discussion and approval from you.
You must inform reception upon arrival for your appointment of the “$40” special offer.
The most common cause of elbow pain is due to repetitive use of your forearm muscles, it is called Tennis Elbow or Epicondylitis. Other causes of elbow pain can be ligament sprains, bone bruising or inflammation of a bursa (a sack of fluid) within the elbow joint. The cause of your elbow pain can be determined and effectively treated by your Dr7 Physiotherapist Yokine.
What is a Tennis Elbow?
There are muscles in your forearm that start at your elbow and attach to your wrist and fingers. When we use these muscles repetitively at work or during sport and exercise these muscles become tight and lose their elasticity. When this happens the muscles become inflamed at the bone of your elbow, where it originates from. If this condition is left for too long it will get progressively worse and can lead to sharp pains, nerve symptoms and a loss of strength in the hand.
Is it common?
Tennis Elbow is very common occurring within 1-3% of the population at all stages of life however it is most common from 30-50 years of age.
What causes Tennis Elbow?
Common activities that can result in Tennis Elbow now days are the use of mobile phones, ipads and computers. Due to postural positions often held while using these devices as well as the repetitive movements required. Other activities can be related to repetitive movements during sport such as gripping and swinging the racket in tennis.
How long does it take to get better?
The duration of your symptoms can vary and depend on several factors such as length of pain before physiotherapy treatment, if work or sport postural issues can be modified, the number of triggers present and your adherence to your exercise program. If your symptoms are mild-moderate you could have full resolution in 6-8 weeks however if your symptoms are severe it could take several months. After your initial assessment at Dr7 Physiotherapy Tuart Hill, your physiotherapist will be better able to give you a more accurate estimate.
How can Dr7 Physiotherapy help?
Your Dr7 Physiotherapist in Yokine will be able to provide you with some pain relieving techniques that will also regain the length and elasticity of the muscles in your forearm/s. We can teach you how to reduce your pain throughout the day but most importantly how to modify work postures and movement to resolve your pain and prevent reoccurrence. All our physiotherapists are trained in treatment techniques such a dry-needling (acupuncture), sports taping, lazer therapy and manual soft-tissue techniques. Call 9349 1777 for further information.
If you think you are experiencing elbow pain book an appointment at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Yokine.
Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry provides services to the suburbs of Yokine, Tuart Hill, Osborne Park, Stirling, Nollamara, Dianella, North Perth and surrounding suburbs. Our friendly Physiotherapists and Podiatrists have appointments available Monday-Saturday.
Bookings are available on our website or over the phone.
$40 Physio and Podiatry Private Initial Consultation
Claim Instructions: (Only valid for booking on https://dr7physioandpod.com.au/)
Click the “Book an appointment” button at the top right of Dr7 Physiotherapy webpage (https://dr7physioandpod.com.au/)
Select Physiotherapy or Podiatry
Select appointment time and specific practitioner if you wish
In the reason for visit box, type “$40”
Inform reception upon arrival that you are claiming ‘$40’ website special.
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*Terms & Conditions
This offer is only valid for:
1. A limited time – until 1st March 2019.
2. Online bookings ONLYthrough our web page (www.dr7physioandpod.com.au)
3. New private clients to the Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Business ( or clients who have not visited for more than 3 yrs).
4. Initial consultation and treatment only but does not include stock, equipment or any take home consumables. Eg, if your practitioner recommends braces, orthotics, creams etc, then these are charged separately upon prior discussion and approval from you.
You must inform reception upon arrival for your appointment of the “$40” special offer.
Here at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry we treat a variety of different injuries ranging from acute strains to overuse injuries. With the weather improving people are starting to ramp up their exercise regime to shed a few kilos gained over the winter. While we definitely encourage people to participate in regular exercise, beginning a new program can put people at risk of developing pain. This is because the tissues of the body take time to adjust to an increase in load. Known as repetitive stress, it can be a trigger for developing pain. For some people it’s their knee, for some it’s their heel or their hip or their back. For others it’s shin pain. Many people have probably heard of the term shin splints, but what is it?
Shin Splints, or Tibial Stress Syndrome is a condition where excessive stress and pressure is applied to the outermost layer of the shin bone. This layer, called periosteum becomes sensitive, painful and inflamed during tibial stress syndrome and the individual will experience pain along the shin bone. The condition is usually related to an increase in running or walking. The pain can be on one side or both and is often described as a dull pain.
What causes Shin Splints?
Many muscles that control the movement of the ankle, foot and toes attach onto the periosteum. When we exercise these muscles pull on the periosteum and when we exercise at a level greater than what the tissue can cope with it becomes sensitive, painful and inflamed. There is usually a combination of factors and conditions that occur to trigger an onset of shin splints. There are many factors that can contribute to shin pain and our physiotherapists can help you identify what factors are relevant to each specific patient. Risk factors can be categorised into intrinsic and extrinsic groups:
Intrinsic: Age, Gender, Weight, biomechanics of the hip, knee and ankle
Extrinsic:
Training load such as overloading or sudden change in load (eg. resumption of exercise post-illness or after a holiday)
Type of exercise, change in training conditions such as running surface, footwear, inclines
Type of exercise
Weather conditions
How Dr7 Physiotherapy can help:
As there are other injuries that can cause a similar type of pain it is important to have an assessment from one of our physiotherapists. The physiotherapist will check for differential diagnoses such as stress fractures, compartment syndrome, muscle strains and nerve entrapments.
Once these have been ruled out they will diagnose you with Shin Splints and help identify factors contributing to your pain. Usually an assessment will involve a biomechanical observation, assessment of your hip and knee strength, assessment of muscle tightness and a balance assessmet.
Management of Shin Splints aims to relieve the pressure and stress placed on the periosteum. Dr7 Physiotherapists can provide treatment such as massage, soft tissue release, dry needling/acupuncture to manage any muscle tightness. The physiotherapist may also apply taping to your foot and ankle to improve the biomechanics of the foot and unload the shin. Your physiotherapist will also give advice regarding appropriate ways to modify your training and advise you in self-management techniques such as foam rolling, stretching and icing/heating. Finally the therapist will give you exercises to improve strength and control at the foot, ankle, knee and hip.
How long will my pain last?
Unfortunately the best answer is: it depends. Your recovery time very much depends on how sensitised the shin bone is. If you have had shin pain for a long time it’s likely to take longer for the shin bone to become less sensitive. It is also very dependent on your activity level. If you continue to push through painful activity it will add continued stress to the shin bone and your condition will take much longer to settle. Your Dr7 Physiotherapist will be able to give you an indication of your prognosis once they have performed a clinical assessment.
If you think you are experiencing shin pain book an appointment at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry.
Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry provides services to the suburbs of Yokine, Tuart Hill, Osborne Park, Stirling, Nollamara, Dianella, North Perth and surrounding suburbs. Our friendly Physiotherapists and Podiatrists have appointments available Monday-Saturday.
Bookings are available on our website or over the phone.
Did you know that a physiotherapist can help you with assessing the cause of your headache? And in some cases, can even help manage it!
Headaches are a very common problem and can make it extremely difficult to concentrate, work, sleep or perform normal day to day activities.
There are many different causes of headache, some of which can be addressed by your Dr7 Physiotherapist Yokine. In fact, The International headache society (yes, it’s real) has a classification system that can help differentiate types of headaches and help guide management. Examples include migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headaches and cervicogenic headaches.
What is a cervicogenic headache?
Cervicogenic headache is a headache caused by a non-traumatic disorder involving any structure in the neck, including bony, muscular and other soft tissue elements.
Typically cervicogenic headaches consist of pain in one side of the neck, head and face. Often pain will exist in the back of the head, temples and radiate to the face and eye. The headache can be acute, or it can be present for weeks or months. Symptoms can also include reduced range of movement of the neck as well as sensitivity around the base of the skull.
Is it common?
Data relating to the incidence of cervicogenic headache is mixed, with some studies showing that up to 20% of chronic headaches could be cervicogenic in nature.
What causes cervicogenic headache?
The exact cause of the headache is usually unknown, but it is likely that a combination of factors contribute to the onset of cervicogenic headache. Physical factors such as acute neck strains/sprains, repetitive strain, prolonged postures (such as sitting at work all day) have the potential to irritate the muscles and joints of the neck and trigger a headache. Non-physical factors such as stress, anxiety and diet are likely to contribute to the onset of cervicogenic headache and can prolong recovery.
How can Dr7 Physiotherapy help?
Your Dr7 Physiotherapist Joondana will assess your headache and identify contributing factors. They will also exclude any other causes for your pain.
At Dr7 Physiotherapy Balcatta we can treat the joints and muscles of the neck using manipulative therapy and myofascial tissue therapies such as massage and dry needling. We can also advise you on the best exercises and stretches to improve your pain and reduce your risk of re-injury.
How long does it take to get better?
The duration of your symptoms can vary and depend on several factors. In most cases you will feel a significant reduction in both headache and neck pain within a few treatments. Generally if you have had cervicogenic headache for a long time it will take longer to improve, whereas acute headaches will get better very quickly.
Wry Neck is a relatively common, acute episode of neck pain. It is characterised by the sudden onset of sharp pain and neck stiffness which restricts one’s ability to turn their head. Physiotherapy is an effective method to minimise neck pain and have you back to full health sooner.
Read more to find out how our Physiotherapists at Dr7 Physiotherapy & Podiatry can help you …
Symptoms of Wry Neck
Have you ever woken with severe neck pain and found it extremely difficult to move your head?
If so, it is likely that you might have experienced an episode of Wry neck.
Typical symptoms of Wry neck include:
Severe neck pain
Sudden onset of pain
Pain felt on one side of the neck
Restriction of neck movement
Muscle tightness and spasm
Altered neck posture
Asymmetries between shoulder/neck position
Headaches
Causes of Wry Neck
Acute wry neck typically occurs without warning. The exact cause of wry neck if not completely understood. However we do know that it can be triggered by one of the following events:
Minor injury to the neck
Sleeping in sustained, awkward positions
High levels of stress
Poor postural loading
Excessive, unaccustomed physical activity
Sudden, jerk of the head
Relevant Anatomy of the Neck
Also known as the cervical spine, the neck consists of 7 building blocks called the cervical vertebrae. Each vertebra is separated by a disc and joins to another vertebra above/below it to form a facet joint. Together the disc and facet joints support the weight of the head and allow movement within the neck.
Types of Wry Neck
Discogenic Wry Neck
Discs are spongey shock absorbers that lie between each vertebra. These discs may sustain micro-injury under stress, leading to inflammation and swelling. This causes increased pressure to the surrounding structures within the neck and consequently high levels of pain and restricted neck movement.
Facet Wry Neck
Facet joints are small swivel joints that allow smooth gliding and turning movements. Irritating positions or movements of the neck can cause a “locking” sensation. This leads to irritation in the facet joint and associated muscle spasm. Nerve endings located within this region trigger intense pain and jerky movement.
Management of Wry Neck
The good news about Wry Neck is that it can be treated quickly and effectively with the help of one of our Physiotherapists at Dr7 Physiotherapy & Podiatry. We recommend immediate treatment for best results.
At Dr7, we will undertake an assessment of your neck to confirm diagnosis and the joints involved. This will form a management program which will be provided and put into action with the help of our therapists.
Our aims at Dr7 Physiotherapy & Podiatry are:
Confirm your diagnosis
Normalise joint movement
Relax muscle spasms
Improve muscle length/tension
Ensure optimal cervical posture & function
Educate to prevent further injury
If you suspect an acute wry neck, please call out clinic and we’ll do our best to fast track your appointment.
Treatment at Dr7 Physiotherapy
Gentle treatment modalities are used to normalise facet joint function and settle soft tissue sensitisation:
Therapeutic cervical mobilisations of the facet joints
Cervical traction to free up the facet joints & deload the discs
Soft tissue massage
Postural education
Strategies to unload the neck (e.g. pillow, postures)
Dry needling
Stretching
A tailored home exercise program
Self-management
If an episode of Wry Neck occurs it is important to take the following steps until you review with one of our Physiotherapists:
Avoid vigorous, fast movements of the neck
Avoid sustaining prolonged head postures
Apply a heat pack to the neck and surrounding muscles
Speak with your Pharmacist about taking anti-inflammatory medication
Prognosis
With Physiotherapy treatment symptoms will ease within the first 1-4 days, with normal function being restored within the first 2 weeks.
If you have questions please feel free to contact our clinic today on (08) 3949 1777. Wry neck is a debilitating injury, however it can be easily resolved with the help of Physiotherapy intervention.
What Conditions Physiotherapy Treats, Prevents, or Manages
A physiotherapist is trained and licensed to diagnose physical abnormalities, promote physical activity and proper function, maintain physical function, and restore physical function and mobility.
Manual Release, Myofascial Release
This is why physiotherapy, similar to what Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry offers, is beneficial for people of all ages, but most especially, for seniors in home care or aged care residences. With musculoskeletal functions going through changes as people age, any strategy that can help deal with such problems would be most welcome.
Conditions That Can Be Treated by Physiotherapy
Arthritis
This is a condition that can cause joint pain, stiffness, and heat. Physiotherapy can help manage symptoms and provide pain relief through exercise and other forms of therapy. There are exercise programmes that you can take advantage of.
Asthma
Physiotherapists can help asthma patients by showing them how to retrain breathing and to breathe in a more relaxed way. They can also recommend activity and exercises that can help manage asthma.
Back Pain
Managing back pain is among the speciality of physiotherapists and seeing one can mean speedy recovery and future prevention. Physiotherapy may involve manual treatments, exercise, acupuncture, and other ways to treat and prevent back pain.
Osteoporosis
Don’t wait for osteoporosis to lead to broken bones, especially when you are at an age where falls and fractures are common. Once diagnosed, you should see a physiotherapist right away, so he can recommend ways to prevent thinning of bones, strengthen bones and muscles, manage pain, and reduce falls.
Chronic Pain
Physiotherapy can help manage the condition and minimise its impact on a patient’s life. If you are suffering from chronic pain, reducing its intensity is a welcome relief. Physiotherapists can also provide massage, hands-on treatments, and other options to manage long-term pain.
Neck Pain
The kind of neck pain that physiotherapists treat is unlike the ordinary pain that you may sometimes experience. It is a musculoskeletal disorder that also includes repetitive strain injury and back pain. Apart from hands-on treatments, such as acupuncture and manual therapy, physiotherapy will also create exercise programmes and provide tips that meet your needs and provide pain relief.
Cardiovascular Disease
Heart attack, stroke, and angina are just some of the problems that seniors may face. One way to prevent these is to exercise and stay active, something physiotherapy can help with. But that’s not all. Physiotherapists also offer cardiac rehabilitation programmes that can improve your quality of life and health.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes are considered extremely effective in treating this particular condition, and a physiotherapist is one of the most important health professionals who make up the team that runs the programmes.
Falls and Fractures
What physiotherapist can do is to improve balance, help reduce the risk of falling, strengthen bones, and advise on activities that will maintain or improve your mobility.
Diabetes
What physiotherapists can offer diabetes patients are strategies to help manage lifestyle changes and ensure blood glucose levels are kept under control. These include a healthy diet, exercise regimen, and assessment for a foot splint in case a dropped foot is developed.
Cancer
Research shows that exercise can increase a cancer patient’s chances of survival or prevent some cancers from coming back. Physiotherapy can help keep patients active and find ways to treat side effects such as lymphoedema, osteoporosis, and tiredness.
Other conditions that physiotherapy can treat, prevent, and/or manage are high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, incontinence, and multiple sclerosis.
The same health professionals will also provide recommendations for occupational health and rehabilitation programmes.
Needless to say, young and old alike can benefit from what physiotherapists can offer, whether they are affected by the conditions listed above or not. With the kind of preventative tips that they can provide, seeking their help will definitely work to your advantage.
With this in mind, get in touch with Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry on 9349 1777 to make a booking.
We are well located to provide physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage Yokine, Dianella, Joondana, Tuart Hill, Osborne Park, Coolbinia, Mount Lawley, Bedford, Inglewood, Balcatta, Stirling, Nollamara and surrounding Perth communities.
We have been providing friendly and professional physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage treatment since 2001.
Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry offers hydrotherapy Perth services to people in the Northern suburbs of Perth such as Yokine, Mount Lawley, Joondanna, Tuart Hill, Coolbinia, Balcatta, Stirling, Nollamara, Dianella, Osborne Park and surrounding suburbs. We have a 12m hydrotherapy pool ranging from 1.1m to 1.8m in depth at the back of Dr7 Physio Perth. The hydrotherapy pool is heated at 33 degrees and is opened from 7am to 6:30pm from Monday to Friday and 8am to 11:30am on Saturdays.
Dr7 Physiotherapy Podiatry Massage and Hydrotherapy Perth
You can come in to see a physio in the hydrotherapy pool or have our physios personally write out a hydrotherapy exercises sheet for you to follow. We are a BUPA preferred clinic or BUPA members first program participant so if you are a BUPA member you will have better rates when coming in for physiotherapy and podiatry treatment. We also do bulk billing Medicare for physiotherapy and podiatry so all costs will be covered by Perth Medicare as long as you have a enhanced primary care plan from your GP.
Bupa Members First Dr7 Physiotherapy & Podiatry
Some common injuries that hydrotherapy can assist with include lower back pain, back pain, knee pain and post op rehabilitation. Exercising in a hydrotherapy pool can decrease the resistance and also lighten your body so you would not be weighed down by your own body weight.
We offer:
Rehab Sessions (1 on 1 hydrotherapy sessions) code number 560
for $37 and is rebatable by your private health fund.
Times we offer:
Monday:
Tess: 9:20am, 9:40am, 10am Lawrence 11:40am, 12:00pm, 12:20pm
So call us today on 9349 1777 to make a booking with a Physiotherapist or Podiatrist today.
We are well located to provide physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage to Yokine, Dianella, Joondana, Tuart Hill, Osborne Park, Coolbinia, Mount Lawley, Bedford, Inglewood, Balcatta, Stirling, Nollamara and surrounding Perth communities.
We have been providing friendly and professional physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage treatment since 2001.
Every wondered where to find the best physiotherapy perth physio perth?
You’ve come to the right place. Dr7 Physiotherapy Podiatry Hydrotherapy Massage Perth has been one of the premier physiotherapy perth clinics for over two decades.
We have treated hundreds of thousands of the people of perth and helped them get back to good health. We take great pride in caring for the community and ensuring that physio perth standards are upheld to the highest levels at Dr7 Physiotherapy Podiatry Hydrotherapy Massage Perth.
If you have any questions about physiotherapy perth don’t hesitate to give us a call or submit a question via the ask a physio or podiatrist tab on our website.
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Dr7 Physiotherapy Podiatry Hydrotherapy Massage
Suite 14, 162 Wanneroo Road
Cnr Wanneroo Rd & Royal St
Yokine WA 6060
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We are well located to provide physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage to Yokine, Dianella, Joondana, Tuart Hill, Osborne Park, Coolbinia, Menora, Mount Lawley, Bedford, Inglewood, Balcatta, Stirling, Nollamara and surrounding Perth communities.
Providing friendly and professional physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage treatment since 2001.
Dry needling is a great tool employed by staff at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Yokine to enhance your treatment and rehabilitation.
Confused about dry needling and acupuncture ? Read on to find out more.
What is dry needling?
Dry needling is a unique procedure whereby small pins are introduced into dysfunctional tissues to help promote pain relief, tissue healing and restore muscle function.
Trigger points are tight areas of fibrous muscle that impact performance and can cause pain or discomfort. Dry needles ( nothing is injected ) are inserted into trigger point zones to can help to reduce pain and may obtain a twitch response which allows the muscle to relax.
What is the difference between Acupuncture and dry needling?
Dry needling is easily confused with Acupuncture. Even though the same type of pin/ needle is used, the theory and clinical reasoning behind the placement of the needle is different.
Acupuncture is a Tradition Chinese Medicine tool that utilises meridians which are paths of energy flowing through the body. Acupuncture is aimed to restore balance and improve systemic medical pathologies through the restoration of Qi (flow of Yin and Yang energy).
The benefits of dry needling:
Reduce pain levels
Accelerate healing
Promote blood flow
Muscle relaxation
Restore normal tissue function
Desensitise the muscular system
Break scar tissue
Dry needling is most effective when combined with other treatment options. At Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatristry Joondanna our therapists are trained to compliment dry needling with therapies such as massage, trigger point therapy, joint mobilisation and individualised stretching and strengthening program to enhance recovery.
Tess at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry dry needling a patient.
What does dry needling feel like?
It is important to acknowledge that all patients respond differently. Our therapists at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Dianella ensure that the patient is comfortable and warning and consent is given at all times.
Dry needles are much thinner than a normal needle used for injection or blood tests. Thinner needle = less pain.
Initially you may feel a sharp pinch as the needle is inserted into your muscle fibres. This may be followed by a muscle twitch and/or a dull ache. Some patients experience referred pain, whilst others feel no pain sensations. Some mild post treatment soreness is normal, although not always present.
What training do your professionals have?
All of our therapists at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Tuart Hill possess a bachelor in either Physiotherapy or Podiatry. Additionally they have post graduate training in dry needling so you are in safe hands with our professional therapists.
So call us today on 9349 1777 to make a booking with a Physiotherapist or Podiatrist today for dry needling, acupuncture Perth.
We are well located to provide physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage to Yokine, Dianella, Joondana, Tuart Hill, Osborne Park, Coolbinia, Mount Lawley, Bedford, Inglewood, Balcatta, Stirling, Nollamara and surrounding Perth communities.
We have been providing friendly and professional physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage treatment since 2001.
