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What is physiotherapy?

What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is a medical practice that is designed to help patients with injuries. The aim is to restore mobility and flexibility. In most cases, their services are called in to help patients recovering from injury or disease.

A physiotherapist is a qualified, well-trained individual. They work in concert with doctors to provide a physical element to the recovery. Like all medical personnel, they work so the patient can get better and be given the tools to remain healthy.

Physiotherapists use a variety of techniques and go over various data. Their tasks require them to make assessments, diagnosis and prescribe treatments for a broad range of conditions. Movement disorders, joint issues, injuries, and other mobility-related problems are part of their expertise.

However, the practice is not limited to post-injury treatment. They can also be called upon to provide regimens meant to prevent injury or promote better health. Physical rehabilitation and maintenance of mobility, along with aid in particular chronic disease management programs, is not unusual.

A typical physiotherapist in Australia will have an education in patient education and occupational health.

You might be wondering: why would I need a physiotherapist? The first inclination is to think that you don’t and never will. An injury-free lifestyle and a healthy diet, along with exercise, seems like a good recipe for keeping the doctor at bay.

However, various people might come to a physiotherapist to address a variety of concerns. Even those who are perfectly healthy may decide to consult one, in the interest of staying in good health. It helps that the discipline can address a broad range of needs.

Cardiovascular and respiratory therapy are everyday actions for physio Dianella.

The heart and lungs are like the body’s engine, making sure that all the right stuff is pumped into all the right places. Physiotherapy regimens can help rehabilitate people living at risk of many hearts and lung-related conditions, such as asthma.

The physio Osborne Park practice can also provide technique’s to help recover from surgery involving the cardiovascular or respiratory systems.

Cancer is also a possible cause you might seek physiotherapy Dianella.

Lymphoedema, palliative care, and other cancer-related needs can be addressed through the right regimens. Physiotherapists can devise programs that include the treatment and management of the fatigue associated with the cancer treatments.

At the same time, they can aid in deconditioning and alleviating the muscle and joint stiffness. These are sometimes known to be side effects of certain types of cancer treatment.

The elderly can also reap a variety of benefits. Exercise and physical activity – as directed by physiotherapy Dianella – can help improve the quality of life for senior citizens.

Older individuals can use physiotherapy to improve their mobility in the wake of incontinence, osteoporosis, and other conditions. A regimen can also be designed to aid in remaining mobile and active, even in their old physical state.

Physiotherapy can also help the old address continence issues.

Women’s health is also an area that may benefit. Pregnancy, bowel control, post-partum care, pre-birth exercises, and menopause are all areas where physiotherapy can offer assistance.

Some neurological concerns may also be addressed.

Neurology and physiotherapy converge in the areas of damage to the spinal cord or brain. Injuries and trauma may reduce mobility or quality of life. A combination of neurological efforts and physiotherapy regimens can reduce the problem, particularly for conditions such as Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis.

Orthopaedic concerns are also covered.

Physiotherapy Yokine can help the management of acute or chronic conditions. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and amputations are some areas that the practice can help with. They are also part of the rehabilitation program for orthopaedic surgery.

Musculoskeletal areas can also benefit from physiotherapy. The primary focus here lies in preventing strain and injury. Techniques can also address some underlying problems, such as limited mobility, or neck and back pain.

Physiotherapy Dianella can also assist various occupational health concerns. The practices and exercises can support the overall well-being of workers. They can also help in reducing the risk of injury or disease and address safety hazards.

There are other areas where a physiotherapist Joondanna might be able to offer help. Consult with one to make sure. Other areas where physio Dianella might help include men recovering from testicular cancer. Physio Yokine can also assist various paediatric concerns.

You might be curious about the average physiotherapy Osborne Park session. Below you’ll find a description of how things tend to go so that you can get an idea for yourself.

The session – indeed, your entire relationship with a physiotherapist – begins with questions. The therapist will ask about your overall health and various other queries, intent on getting an idea about your unique needs and condition. The treatment will depend on what is learned at this stage.

Assessment and diagnosis of what the patient needs follows, using information on the condition. The goal at this point is to know what would be required, which informs the plan and regimen.

This is also the point where the therapist inquires about the patient’s goals. Some patients want to run marathons, while others want to remain physically mobile even in old age. What they want will affect what the therapist will recommend.

A therapist will work with you in setting those goals. Sometimes, you might set a goal that is far too advanced or beyond your body’s current abilities. A physiotherapist can help keep the objectives from being impossible but still challenging. Physio Joondanna can be a huge help for you.

Finally, a treatment plan is developed. Physical aids and exercise will usually be part of this, along with changes to lifestyle and general health. The result is a comprehensive plan meant to make your life better, while also helping you achieve your goal at a steady pace.

Physio Tuart Hill can assist you in having a better quality of life. The holistic approach and the ties with other medical practices mean that you are getting comprehensive care and the attention of a professional. Physiotherapy Tuart Hill might be a good idea for you and your overall health.

 

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Clinical placement for Notre Dame students

Dr7 Physiotherapy has provided clinical placement for Notre Dame Students (Fremantle campus) for the past 10 years. Around 20 students each year will go through our clinic and gain valuable experience for their physiotherapy studies. The physio students work closely  with our experienced physiotherapists and hydro-therapist on a daily basis to gain insight into patient treatment and management. “We wanted to help in any way possible to educate and teach the interns to better prepare them for the future”, as quoted by Ryan our head physiotherapist.

 

 

A normal day for the interns:

  • They would sit in on initial assessments and learn how the physio would assess a new patient and proper treatment if any on the first visit.
  • Students would learn the many injuries and treatments ranging from workers compensation, motor vehicle accidents and sports injuries.
  • The hydrotherapy pool would be a main focus for the students as Doctor 7 Physio and Podiatry are one of the only practices in Perth with a hydrotherapy pool in it.
  • Interns will get into the pool and help out the physios teaching the proper exercises and movements to the patients.

 

What an intern would learn from the internship:

  • How to properly prepare themselves if they choose to work in a private practice.
  • How to diagnose patient’s injuries from the initial assessment and the proper treatment methods they should undertake.
  • Observing and teaching patients on how to execute the proper stretches and exercises for their rehabilitation.
  • Gaining knowledge and experience of treatment of patients in the hydrotherapy pool

 

Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry has also taken in students internationally from other Physiotherapy schools. A student from Germany came to have an internship with us in 2016, staying with us for 3 months before returning back to Germany to begin her career.

 

We will always welcome students from local or international universities to come and undertake an internship with us. If we can accommodate students, we will do our best in showing them how a private physiotherapy and podiatry practice is operated.

http://www.nd.edu.au/fremantle/schools/physiotherapy/internship-acknowledgments

New Hydrotherapy Aqua Fit class

Introducing a new Hydrotherapy Aqua Fit class starting this week at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Aqua Fit is a high intensity and low impact workout in our Hydrotherapy pool. Warmed at a constant 34 degrees Celsius and water resistance makes the work out more intense but with fewer injuries.

Benefits of Hydrotherapy:

  • Post operation of knee and hip replacement – people may not be able to put their full body weight on the operated area so therefore it will encourage the patients to walk properly in their rehabilitation without the weight in the pool.
  • Arthritis – with experiencing pain in their joints doing exercises may take a toll on the body on land but in warm water it can eliminate the stiffness and soreness of the joints and you may exercise pain free.
  • Sports injury/Recovery – the warmth of the water would loosen up tight muscles and encourages relaxation and speed the healing process.
  • It may boost the immune system allowing efficient function of the organs and also increasing metabolic rate and digestion.

Benefits of Aqua Fit (exercising in warm water):

  • Improves your aerobic fitness and flexibility by reducing the weight while exercising in the warm water.
  • Low impact exercising for muscles and joints
  • Improves strength and balance
  • Post natal training and injury rehabilitation

The classes will be on every Friday at 12pm to 12:40pm instructed by Tess our very own physiotherapist and personal trainer. Cost of the class is $37 and is either fully covered or partly covered by your private health, limited spots available.

Tess, Lawrence and Emma also instructs the arthritis classes on a daily basis:

Tess:
Monday 8:30am
Friday 8:30am

Lawrence:
Monday 10:30am
Tuesday 9am
Thursday 9am
Friday 10:30am

Emma:
Wednesday: 10:30am and 1:30pm

Cost of the class is $25 and is either fully covered or partly covered by your private health, limited spots available.

So give Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry a call today on 9349 1777 to make a booking or visit our pages:

https://www.facebook.com/PhysioExperts

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Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry proud physios for the under 18s WA's women's hockey team.

Physiotherapy for under 18s Hockey WA

Congratulations to the U’18 Western Australian Hockey Women’s team who competed in the National U’18 Hockey Tournament in Hobart, Tasmania. The competition was held in April, with a total of 10 women’s teams competing for top spot. As the team’s physiotherapist I was kept very busy but thoroughly enjoyed working with the girls to bring home the bronze medal. I treated many hockey related acute and chronic injuries.

Pre Tournament:

Before departure, the team underwent a high volume block of conditioning to fine-tune components of their technical game and fitness. On touch down in Hobart the girls continued with their tournament preparations and adjusted to the new weather conditions.

During Tournament:

With the tournament underway, injuries began to surface. The girls continued implementing strategies to maintain their physical fitness and avoid emotional fatigue. A typical day for the girls would commence at 6:30am with a light walk and stretch, and finish at 5:00pm in the afternoon with freezing cold Hobart beach swim. In between their tactical match preparations the girls would individually attend physiotherapy and taping . On rest days we would go down to the local pool for hydrotherapy recovery.

Injuries

The girls contested with multiple injuries throughout the trip and kept me very busy. With fatigue setting in after the few games, majority of the team were receiving some form of physiotherapy management. We dealt with a couple of sprained ankles, knee injuries, back spasms, a split eyebrow and multiple soft tissue strains/tears to name a few. As a team we managed to go through 25 rolls of tape, 12 acupuncture boxes, 2 bottles of massage cream and multiple ice packs.

Despite the hard work-load for both athletes and the off-field staff we all had a great experience and thoroughly enjoyed our time in Hobart. I am thoroughly looking forward to working with more HockeyWa athletes in the future.

Tess M.

Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry proud physios for the under 18s WA's women's hockey team.
A team huddle before the first match.
Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry proud physios for the under 18s WA's women's hockey team.
Team and staff after a successful tournament in Hobart.
Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry proud physios for the under 18s WA's women's hockey team.
Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry proud physios for the under 18s WA’s women’s hockey team.
Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry proud physios for the under 18s WA's women's hockey team.
A few stretches and warm up before the game.
Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry proud physios for the under 18s WA's women's hockey team.
Our very own Tess M. from Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry.
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Long term effects of high heels and Physiotherapy treatment

Physiotherapy and podiatry may be your only option if you are one of those people who wear high heels everyday. Wearing high heels daily could be doing more damage than you think. Due to the shape and height of these, you feet and leg muscles and bones are placed in damaging pressure spots. Muscle imbalance create sore and tire feet, which could worsen into long-term ongoing pain and injury.

As it turns out, looking good high heels isn’t good for you!

Wearing high heels places your ankles in a vulnerable position. It makes them more susceptible to sprains and strains. It also makes the rest of your body work harder to maintain its balance. This could be causing some irreversible damage in parts of your body that you wouldn’t expect. But no need to ditch these precious heels too early! Our physios and podiatrists are here to help – we can treat any acute foot and leg pain as well as give you exercises to help prevent and minimise ongoing damage.

The article below outlines some common aches and pains experienced by frequent high heel wearers. If you are suffering from any of these, then book in and see one of our experienced team today.

One of our Podiatrist’s will be able to fix your bunions or callus’s, while the Physiotherapist will be able to help with those pesky feet and knee pains.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/08/17/this-is-what-wearing-heels-all-day-does-to-your-body/

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Dr7 physio – Greg Brush- Race to the WMAC

This is the third in a short series of blogs I am writing in the lead up to the World Masters Athletics Championships in Perth in late October/early November. Thanks to all the practitioners at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Perth. These are sports physio that  have helped me a lot in my preparation.

 

Entries have now closed for the event and 28 have entered the Men’s 45-49 Long Jump. The field is truly world class and includes the majority of the top jumpers in this age group, with the exception of a couple of top Russians. They are banned due to Russia’s exclusion from Athletics competition at all levels (the rights and wrongs of this were noted in my last blog). The large field means we will have a qualifying event in which the top 12 jumpers there will proceed to the final two days later.

 

On the best performances listed by the entrants I am ranked sixth in the field. I hope that home field advantage, some significant training advances and also the fact that a few of the jumpers ranked ahead of me are also entered in multiple events (including the decathlon) will work in my favour. As the long jump is one of the last events on the programme there may be some tired old guys by then.

 

Training over the last month has generally gone well and there have been no major injuries. That is aside from another bout of the flu that came from nowhere and really knocked me out. In the last week speed and jump session performances have been the best since last season. As many of you will know, the Perth weather has not been great lately. So in order to get some quality training in I flew to Darwin for a week to take advantage of better weather conditions. Now with just under four weeks to go I am beginning to taper my training in preparation for the championships. What this means is that training volume is significantly decreased and intensity is high. For example, gym work is now especially focused on explosive work with exercises such as jump squats replacing Olympic lifts. This Thursday and the following Tuesday I will have two pre-Worlds competitions that will be a good guide to how I am tracking and any technical issues I need to devote attention to.

 

That is about all for now. If you are in Perth and want to see some top athletics competition involving some remarkable and inspirational older athletes the full programme is now available at www.perth2016.com The championships run from October 26 to November 6 (October 30 and November 3 are rest days). If you are interested, my long jump competition is at the WA Athletics Stadium (Stephenson Street, Mount Claremont) – Qualifying – Wednesday November 2, 11.30am; Final – Friday November 4, 3.00pm.

 

Until the next update…

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Myofascial Cupping

Were you wondering what those big bruises on Michael Phelps’ back were during his Rio Olympic campaign? They were the result of a technique called Myofascial Cupping. Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. Cupping helps to stretch tight muscles and fascia and promotes healing in the area.

Myofascial cupping procedure commonly involves creating a small area of low air pressure next to the skin. However, there are varieties in the tools used, the methods of creating the low pressure, and the procedures followed during the treatment.

The cups can be of various shapes including balls or bells, and may range in size from 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) across the opening. Plastic and glass are the most common materials used today, replacing the horn, pottery, bronze and bamboo cups used in earlier times. The low air pressure required may be created by heating the cup or the air inside it with an open flame or a bath in hot scented oils, then placing it against the skin. As the air inside the cup cools, it contracts and draws the skin slightly inside. More recently, vacuum is created with a mechanical suction pump acting through a valve located at the top of the cup. Rubber cups are also available that squeeze the air out and adapt to uneven or bony surfaces.

In practice, cups are normally used only on softer tissue that can form a good seal with the edge of the cup. They may be used singly or with many to cover a larger area. They may be used by themselves or placed over an acupuncture needle. Skin may be lubricated, allowing the cup to move across the skin slowly.

Skin markings are common after the cups are removed, varying from simple red rings that disappear relatively quickly, to discolourisation from bruising, especially if the cups are dragged while suctioned from one place to another, ostensibly to break down muscle fiber. Usually treatments are not very painful

Call our team of professional physiotherapists today for more information or ask about it during your next session!

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Physiotherapy Yokine – World Masters Games Perth

Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Perth are proud sponsors of the upcoming World Masters Athletics Championships in Perth!!

Greg Brush is a world class athlete who is competing in the long jump event. Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry will be treating Greg in the lead up to and during the event , in order to get his body in top condition.

Greg will be writing a blog, chronicling his training and treatment journey with us!!

Stay Tuned!!

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Medicare Perth-NO LONGER BULK BILLING Medicare plans- Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Yokine Perth

Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Perth Yokine is no longer BULK BILLING Medicare funded Enhanced Primary Care plans ( also known as Chronic Disease Management plans ). This means that you will pay a fee upfront and be reimbursed by Medicare.

If you suffer from chronic pain or have a chronic medical condition that reduces  your mobility and health you may qualify for an enhanced primary care plan from your GP doctor.

Please speak with your GP to see if you are eligible for a EPC plan. The GP can prescribe up to five physiotherapy or podiatry treatments per calendar year. At Dr7 Physiotherapy Podiatry Hydrotherapy Massage , Perth , Yokine.

Our Clinic

Dr7 Physiotherapy Podiatry Hydrotherapy Massage is an experienced and well regarded clinic that has been providing quality health care to Yokine and surrounding suburbs such as Dianella, Tuart Hill, Nollamara, Joondanna and Osborne Park for 20 years.

For further information please refer to our website.

www.dr7physioandpod.com.au

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Physiotherapy Perth – BUPA MEMBERS FIRST

Exciting news!
From June 1st, 2016, DR7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry will become part of the BUPA Members First Network. This means that BUPA members will receive a discounted rate on initial and subsequent consultations for physiotherapy and podiatry, as well as 60% – 100% rebate for these services. Also, there will be NO out-of-pocket expense for physiotherapy and podiatry services for dependent kids under 25. Contact us or BUPA if you have any further questions.

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