$36 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 “$36”
Inform reception upon arrival that you are claiming ‘$36’ website special.
*Terms and conditions apply. Valid only for new clients to Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry clinic or past clients who have not visited greater than 3 yrs ago.
*Terms & Conditions
This offer is only valid for:
1. a limited time – until 31st December 2018.
2. online bookings only through 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 “$36” special offer.
Click the “Book an appointment” button at the top right of Dr7 Physiotherapy webpage
Select Physiotherapy or Podiatry
Select appointment time ( and specific practitioner if you wish )
In the reason for visit box, type “$36“
Inform reception upon arrival that you are claiming ‘$36’ website special.
*Terms and conditions apply. Valid only for new clients to Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry clinic or past clients who have not visited greater than 5 yrs ago.
*Terms & Conditions
This offer is only valid for:
a limited time – until 31st August 2018.
online bookings only through our web page (www.dr7physioandpod.com.au)
new private clients to the Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Business ( or clients who have not visited more than 5 yrs).
Initial consultation and treatment only but does not include stock, equipment or any take home consumables. Eg, if your practitioner recommends braces, orthotics, creams ect, then these are charged separately upon prior discussion and approval from you.
You must inform reception upon arrival for your appointment of the “$36” special offer.
Dr7 Physiotherapy & Podiatry is seeking a part-time podiatrist ( approx. 15 hours per week) to join our growing podiatry team. Available shifts are Tuesday pm ; Friday; and Saturday mornings ( The Sat. shift is not essential ).
Minimum of 1 years private practice experience is preferred. Clinical excellence in general foot as well as nail care, bio-mechanics, orthotic prescription, nail surgery, dry needling and taping skills are are highly desirable. New grads with outstanding communication skills and a willingness to learn will be considered. Remuneration commission from 45% depending on competences and experience. A base retainer will be considered.
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.
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.
A lot of people ask me, “what do Podiatrists actually do?”. The common perception of our profession is the ability to only treat toenails and hard skin. I can guarantee we do so much more than that! Podiatrists are university trained to assess, diagnose, manage and treat all foot and ankle conditions in a conservative manner. If the case requires a surgical or more invasive treatment, we are able to refer on to Podiatric Surgeons or other professionals who can provide the service. As general podiatrists, we commonly treat the conditions below:
For the next few weeks I will talk more about the conditions above and go over signs and symptoms and when is the appropriate time to come in to be assessed by a qualified, AHPRA registered Podiatrist.
Any other foot problems not on the list? No worries, come and have your feet examined now at Dr7 Podiatry, call 9349 1777 to make an appointment.
Hannah Chun – Senior Podiatrist at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry
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.
What is orthotics ? The word sounds strange, like some sort of arcane jargon that ordinary people shouldn’t know about.
In reality, orthotics are just devices made of lightweight, flexible materials. They are used as help correct a variety of problems concerning the feet and walking. They are either mass-produced designs or ones that are custom-made from 3D camera images, impressions and casts. Dr7 Podiatry Perth and Inner suburbs, we use all the mentioned techniques and different types of orthotics.
Mass-produced orthotics that are ready made to use are cheaper and widely available, but aren’t always ideal. It is best to have a podiatrist assess and custom fit a pair for your feet, with any adjustments needed along the way. Podiatrists may use taping or have you wear the over the counter ones ,with minor adjustment, for a time to gauge the suitability of long-term custom othotics.
Orthotics are useful for treating conditions like Achilles tendonitis, bunions, tarsal tunnel syndrome, and plantar fasciitis. There are other conditions, especially sporting conditions such as runnig knee that will respond well. However, it is imperative that you discuss your options and condition with a podiatrist so they can make a professional assessment and outline the ideal treatment plan.
In general, the inserts are meant to improve the overall health of the foot and ankle. Many are built to realign the structure of the foot or provide better support, easing pressure on the feet and ankles as you walk. Finally, they can prevent deformities of the feet if used preemptively.
You might also notice benefits for any pre-existing back and hips pain with the correct fitting orthotics.
The exact nature of your orthotics will vary based on your needs and the recommendations of your podiatrist. For example, someone with flat feet will want arch support. On the other hand, someone who does a lot of running on the job will need inserts that reduce pressure on the joints, which could help to reduce any foot, ankle, knee or hip pain.
Custom-made inserts are more expensive compared to over the counter types. However, they are fitted to your feet precisely and offer greater support. The materials are also tougher and allow them to last longer. Additionally, this process is guided through by experienced podiatrists ,who are university trained health professionals.
Dr7 Podiatry are here to help and answer any questions about othotics or foot related issues.
Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Yokine is calling out to all BUPA members as we are a BUPA preferred clinic- aka Bupa members first. Since June 1st, 2016, Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Yokine is 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.
BUPA Rates:
Our Prices at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Nollamara for 2017:
Physiotherapy: Initial $85 ,Subsequent:$75
Physiotherapy with BUPA: Initial: $83.50 ,Subsequent:$69
Podiatry: Initial $85 ,Subsequent: $75
Podiatry with BUPA: Initial $75 ,Subsequent: $65
Dr7 Physiotherapy Tuart Hill lets patients use the hydrotherapy pool for free after each physiotherapy consult. Dr7 Hydrotherapy Yokine allows patients to exercise and relax in the easy access 10 metre length pool and ranges from 1.1 metre to 1.8 metre in depth.
If you are with BUPA, under 25 and still a dependent child on your parents health cover come visit Dr7 Physiotherapy Joondanna for a fully covered consult. Dr7 Podiatry Osborne Park also offers the same fully covered consult if you are still under your parents health cover.
Did you know if you book via our Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiarty Coolbinia website (www.dr7physioandpod.com.au) its available 24/7 just click on the link and it will show you times and our practitioners. Select your preferred practitioner, day and time and book it in. You may also contact us on 9349 1777 from 7am to 7pm to book in appointments.
Contact us or BUPA if you have any further questions.
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.
Helping Seniors Live the Good Life despite Having Diabetes
Diabetes can happen to anyone at any age, but seniors are at risk of acquiring the disease for a variety of reasons. Although the condition is not age-related, the risk factors increase as you grow older. At Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Yokine, we encourage our patients to live healthier and to be more active to help fight diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed during childhood.
Type 2 diabetes is often diagnosed in adulthood.
Who are at risk of diabetes?
Adults over 45 years old, who are overweight, have high blood pressure and a genetic predisposition.
Adults over the age of 55.
Adults who have heart disease or have a heart attack in the past.
Adults who are overweight and have polycystic ovary syndrome.
Adults over 35 years old and are Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander.
In Australia, an estimated 50% of those with diabetes are 65 years or older. The prevalence of diabetes increases rapidly up to age 75 based on 2014-15 data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2014–15 National Health Survey.
Clearly, there is a need to prevent diabetes from affecting anyone, but most especially seniors who would feel the complications twice as much.
The problem with this disease, however, is that symptoms don’t always manifest early on. It is not as obvious in young people as it is in the elderly. This calls for regular checkups of blood sugar levels.
Because failure to do so can lead to accumulation of glucose in the blood that can:
Cause damage to the artery and kidney
Increase the risk of heart attack and stroke
Result in eye damage that will lead to vision loss
Lead to erectile dysfunction in men
Cause nerve damage that can result in traumatic injury
Cause infection that can lead to amputation of limbs
When diabetes hits, however, the best approach is to manage the disease.
How do you help seniors manage their diabetes?
Consult the doctor regularly
Regular blood tests are necessary to keep the disease under control, as well as monitoring of weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and health of the feet. Your doctor will also administer flu and pneumococcal disease vaccinations and prescribe insulin or oral hypoglycaemic agents.
See a podiatrist regularly
Serious foot complications can arise because of diabetes. Vascular disease, ulceration, and neuropathy are just three of the diabetic foot problems that seniors may experience. A visit to a podiatrist at Dr7 Podiatry Joondanna will help minimise nerve damage and promote proper blood flow to your legs and feet.
Podiatry services will include a complete diabetic foot assessment that is followed by recommendations on how you can keep your feet in good health. Dr7 Podiatry Yokine and our professional podiatrists can offer these services.
Some of the things you may need to do include:
Washing your feet in warm water daily
Checking for cuts, blisters, and sores
Moisturising dry skin, especially between the toes
Wearing socks/stockings to prevent blisters, and slipper or shoes to prevent injuries
In addition, you need to ensure proper blood flow to your limbs by putting your feet up when sitting down, not crossing the legs for long periods, and not wearing tight socks and garters.
Make healthy choices
It is not enough that you watch an elderly loved one’s diet. You also need to ensure they make healthy food choices, such as more fruits and vegetables and less fat. Foods that contain carbohydrates make ideal options. If they stay in aged care residences, a healthy diet should be easier to achieve.
If you live with an elderly parent or loved one, however, you should pattern your diet with theirs if you eat together to encourage them to change their diet and make healthy choices. You should also stock up on food that they should eat and remove anything that will tempt them to get off the rails.
Engage in some form of physical activity
There are many physical activities that can do wonders for ageing individuals, but exercise, in particular, can have an impact on diabetes. It can:
Improve glucose tolerance
Lower the risk of developing serious complications
Help the body manage, reduce, and relieve stress
Control weight, which is vital to ensure a successful diabetes treatment
For seniors who are still free from diabetes, exercise also serves as the best form of prevention.
Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Tuart Hill, has a hydrotherapy pool where patients can exercise in and we offer group aquafit and arthritis classes as well.
Help them quit smoking
This may be easier said than done, but you must insist. Smoking increases the risk of complications from diabetes, something an elderly parent would not want to endure or you would not want to witness. Find ways to encourage them to quit smoking or reduce their desire to reach for that cigarette.
Ensure recommended vaccinations are up to date
Seniors with diabetes are more prone to acquiring various infections. This is why they should be vaccinated for some of the most common types of infections, such as Influenza & Pneumonia and Hepatitis B. Doing so will help ensure they don’t end up in hospitals more often than necessary.
Prevent diabetes whenever possible, and manage them properly when it hits you or an elderly loved one. Life goes on despite diabetes, after all.
Orthotics is a device inserted into footwear to correct or change the alignment of your feet to help alleviate foot, ankle, lower leg, hip or lower back pain. All ages can benefit from orthotic wear, from young children to the elderly.
Orthotics can help reduce the strain and stress on your feet, legs, knees and lower back. They are prescribed to treat acute injuries and also resolve long term chronic issues.
Types of orthotics that can be specially ordered by our podiatrists at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry
What is included in an orthotic consultation?
An orthotic consultation which leads to an orthotic device is an all inclusive fee. Our team at Dr7 Osborne Park understand you don’t like nasty financial surprises. All fees will be clearly explained before commencement of treatment.
At Dr7 Yokine, an orthotic consultation from one of our professional team of podiatrists will:
explain in simple terms what is causing your pain and if orthotic therapy deemed required, it will be explained on how it will resolve your foot health issues.
provide a personalized clinical assessment of your feet according to your problem or symptoms
provide a comprehensive biomechanical analysis of your upper and lower body
gait analysis
provide a complementary* one month review appointment of your orthotics to ensure you are settling in your orthotics as expected (*no charge for complentary review appointment – applicable for customized orthotics only)
Custom made orthotics at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry
How do orthotics work?
Orthotics aim to support your arches, it addresses and fixes biomechanical issues which is causing your foot pain.
Everyone has different arch configurations, flat (pes planus), ‘normal’ or high (pes cavus) arches. No matter what type of arch configuration you have, or whatever foot health issue you have, you can be assured the podiatry team at Dr7 Tuart Hill will issue and prescribe an orthotic specific to your requirements.
Conditions that orthotics treat
Heel pain – heel spurs, heel bursitis
Plantar fasciitis – arch pain
Flat feet – causing overpronation when weightbearing resulting in tired, aching or sore feet
Lower back pain – if related to biomechanical issues in feet
Range of orthotics
Dr7 Coolbinia has an extensive range of orthotics to resolve your symptoms at a budget to suit you.
Pre-made – Over the Counter (OTC) orthotics
Dr7 Joondanna stocks premium pre-made or over the counter (OTC) orthotics.
Professional podiatric brands such as Vasyli, Vasyli + Dananberg, X-lines and ICB orthotics are ready to be dispensed at time of consultation.
Kiddy pre-made orthotics are also stocked for young children.
OTC orthotics are made from soft, medium or hard density EVA. Density of EVA given will differ according to symptoms, activity level and age.
OTC orthoses have a life span between 1-3 years depending on usage, weight of individual and type of activity used for.
Pre-made and over the counter orthotics are available at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry
Customised orthotics
Before an impression of your feet is performed a thorough biomechanical assessment is done. Biomechanical analysis will include assessment of leg length difference, shoulder & hip tilt assessment, lower back configuration, hip & knee & sub-talar joint range of motion, calf flexibility assessment and gait analysis.
Dr 7 Menora uses state of the art impression techniques for our latest designed prescribed or customized orthotics.
Customised orthotics are tailored for the individual and requires an impression mould or scan of your feet.
Our impression techniques include traditional plaster of paris casting, box 3D scanning and the latest IPad 3D scanning technique using the AOMSTOT and Meshlab application program.
Customised orthotics traditionally are made from German made high quality polypropylene and is guaranteed to last over 10 years.
Custom orthoses may be made from soft, medium or hard density EVA if required.
differing designs offered: slim line orthotics (suitable for shallow footwear), full length covers, Cobra slim (for sporting boots)
differing covering colours available for aesthetic purposes
Dr7 Dianella uses top line Australian orthotic laboratories for our manufacture: Biolab Precision Orthoses; Artisan Orthotics and Orthotech Orthotics.
Different type of material and colours for your custom orthotics available at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry
Refurbishment of existing orthotics
Should you have existing orthotics and in need of a refurbishment or modification, the team of podiatrists at Dr7 Balcatta can easily arrange to have your existing orthotics looking and feeling brand new again.
Orthotics should be reviewed annually to check for optimal fit and integrity.
The friendly podiatry team at Dr7 Physiotherapy & Podiatry look forward to assisting you on any foot relating health issue.
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.
