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Select Physiotherapy or Podiatry
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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.
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.
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.
If you are heading into your first physiotherapy consultation, you might be feeling nervous. You are already in pain, might be worried about the condition and the prognosis and additionally, you might also be uncertain about the session itself. You don’t know what to expect. Even if you’re dealing with a medical professional, you probably can’t help but feel a little unease. Are they good? Experienced? All this confusion is normal. At Dr7 Physiotherapy Perth and Inner Northern suburbs, we will make you at ease and set you on your path to recovery.
To help ease these concerns, we’ll outline how a typical treatment plan will go. We hope that this will help you better understand how the process works.
The initial session begins with our experienced physiotherapist looking for a way to gain an understanding of the patient. The source and the cause of the discomfort is the focus, but the questions will vary.
In many cases, relevant documentation and a full examination are the starts. Questions asked may include things like medical history, general physical condition, and any existing illnesses or problems. The key here is getting a complete picture of you along with the condition that needs treatment.
You’ll want to keep your clothing loose and comfortable. Physiotherapy assessment often requires you to move or do some physical tests, as a means of assessing mobility , strength and range of motion.
Reflex and nerve testing might happen. It varies based on the condition.
In cases where clothing covers the pained area, you might be asked to remove it. This is, so the therapist gets a better view of the troubled area. Try to not wear anything tight or clothing that would take a long time to remove or put back on. You will be in a screened-off treatment area and draping with towels are used as appropriate.
After the observation, you’ll get a proposed treatment plan.
The therapist will determine how many sessions are needed. What might just be a few sessions for one could end up taking weeks for another. There is no singular approach, but instead, things are adjusted to fit specific individuals. Different conditions and different degrees of the same condition will affect treatment session and progress.
The average session lasts only about half an hour but this will vary based on the individual.
Treatment techniques vary and may include massage, joint mobilisation and manipulation, taping , acupunture ( dry needling ), electro-therapy such as ultrasound, interferential and TENS, laser. Specific exercises will be outlined for your condition. Education and advice is a vital part of a good physiotherapy session. Hands on treatment is important in most cases, but ironically it’s the physio’s knowledge and their words that will benefit your recovery the most.
Dr7 Physiotherapy is here to help. Please contact us if you have any further questions.
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.
Hydrotherapy is a therapeutic technique commonly used in older adults in which heated water is used as treatment. It is a type of physical therapy used for treating various types of injuries and diseases. It is performed in specially designed heated pools and is highly recommended for older adults who are experiencing pain from a physical disorder or illness.
How does it work?
The main therapeutic element is warm water as, according to professional therapists, its thermal effects alleviate various pains. These stimulate the immune system by applying heat and pressure to the body. Heat is used by many people to soothe muscular and joint aches. At Dr7 Hydrotherapy Yokine, we are one of the few physio clinics that has an onsite hydrotherapy pool in Perth. Our pool is heated to a warm 34 degrees to increase blood circulation, improving muscle tightness and joint flexibility.
Once an older adult is submerged in water, they will experience a massage-like feeling because of the hydrostatic effect. As a result, the nerves will then carry the heat and pressure deeper into the body where it can help improve blood circulation, lessen the body’s reaction to pain, and eliminate stress hormones.
Who can benefit from hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy is commonly used for older people who suffer from various ailments that affect their mobility. Older people who are suffering from neurological conditions can also benefit greatly from it.
Water and heat therapy has been used since ancient times for all types of pain and injuries. At Dr7 Physiotherapy Joondanna, we offer different classes for different types of participants in our hydrotherapy pool. We have supervised one on one rehabilitation as well as arthritis and aqua fitness classes.
It reduces muscle tension
When submerged in water, you will feel the weightlessness of your body as it relieves aching muscles and reduces tension. It is believed that the hydrotherapy treatment allows you to release endorphins which will then act as a natural pain reliever. If you have had a tough day, you can always ask a physiotherapist at Dr7 Physiotherapy Tuart Hill or a caregiver to guide you during the treatment.
It rejuvenates aging or injured muscles
Once your body is immersed in warm or hot water, your body temperature will then rise and circulate the blood flow in your body. When blood circulation improves, it will then heal damaged tissues and rejuvenate injured muscles. People tend to become weaker as they grow older which is why going for a hydrotherapy treatment at Dr7 Physio Dianella is one way of rehabilitating aging muscles.
It improves your immune system
Warm water increases the blood flow and allows white blood cells to circulate throughout your body. It also helps the immune system fluid called lymph to move through the different parts of your body. This type of fluid is responsible for eliminating unwanted waste and toxins in your body and will help your body fight off various illnesses such as the cold and flu.
It cleanses your body
Hydrotherapy is also known for eliminating toxins from your body. The use hot or warm water and combining it with specific exercises will help with this.
It relieves stress and anxiety
Hydrotherapy exercises is believed to help reduce stress and anxiety as it helps in reducing blood pressure. In addition to that, older people will definitely enjoy taking a dip into the shallow heated water of the pool at Dr7 Physiotherapy Nollamara. We have group sessions which is a great way to socialise and have fun whilst improving your general health.
Now that you’re aware of the benefits of hydrotherapy, you should look at making an appointment at Dr7 Physio and Podiatry Yokine.
Dr7 Physiotherapy Perth Exercise Program can prescribe personalized exercise programs for you. Think you don’t have the equipment or money to stay fit ?
Have access to a free home gym through Dr7 Physiotherapy Yokine with a piece of equipment called Theraband.
Dr7 Physiotherapy Perth Exercise Program
If youve got a Theraband, you’ve got a gym ! Thera-band exercises can be done anywhere, anytime by people with varying levels of fitness. No heavy or expensive equipment required and it allows you to exercise in the comfort of your own home: perfect for these cold winter nights.
There are thousand of different exercises that Dr7 Physiotherapy Tuart Hill can prescribe for depending on your desired outcome. From injury rehabilitation, weightloss, strengthening, stretching to general health and wellbeing, Dr7 Physiotherapy Yokine can design ae exercise program for you.
Either purchase your Theraband for only $9.90 or receive your Theraband for FREE with an appointment with your Dr7 Physiotherapists Dianella, specifically to learn which exercises are appropriate for you and how to undertake them safely.
The attached pictures demonstrates how to strengthen the triceps muscles in the upper arm. If you are suffering from shoulder pain such as bursitis, rotator cuff impingement or degenerative pain the use of theraband can be extremely beneficial for your recovery. These exercises are best prescribed by a Dr7 Physiotherapist to ensure that you don’t make any mistakes and make your injury or pain worse.
In conjunction with theraband exercises we may utilize our onsite heated hydrotherapy pool to help you achieve your injury rehabilitation and fitness goals. The pool is heated to 35 degrees and is specifically designed as a specialist rehabilitation hydrotherapy pool with all the required pool equipment and chair hoist available.
Give us a call or email to find out more, or simply book in with one of our highly experienced physiotherapist.
Dr7 Physiotherapy Podiatry Hydrotherapy Massage
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 Inner Northern Perth communities.Providing friendly and professional physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage treatment since 2001.
Lower back pain problems are a common issue for many patients treated at Dr7 Physio and Podiatry in Yokine Perth. Many of our patients from the surrounding suburbs such as Yokine, Dianella, Joondana, Tuart Hill etc, are being successfully treated for back pain every week by our highly experienced physiotherapists.
Causes:
Usually lower back pain is caused by a strain in the muscles or a sprain in the ligaments in the lower back. Things that contribute to the strain and sprain to the muscles include:
Improper lifting, instead of squatting down and lifting with your legs you bend over and lift with your back.
Lack of regular fitness, running after a long time can strain your muscles because it is not use to it.
A ruptured disc, the disc may be pressing on the sciatica nerve causing constant lower back pain.
Poor posture, if your posture is bad certain muscles groups will have to compensate for the other areas. This causes strain in the muscle that is working over time.
Lower back pain relief:
Cold packs, applying a cold pack to your back may reduce the inflammation of the muscles. It also slows down nerve impulses which causes spasms that causes lower back pain.
Heat packs, this will stimulate blood flow which increases the healing process.
Stretching, continuous stretching daily can loosen the tense muscles in the lower back.
Taking medication, Pain relief medication may temporarily reduce your lower back pain.
Treatment:
Come down to Dr7 Physio and Podiatry in Yokine Perth to get a physiotherapist to administer dry needling, manipulation and releasing your pressure points with a massage.
A professional masseuse at Dr7 Physio and Podiatry can target the right muscle group and strains to relieve you from lower back pain.
Prevention:
Strengthening your core, this will provide support to your lower back.
Exercise regularly, this will keep your body healthy and strengthen other muscles in your body which supports to the lower back.
Be well rested, sleeping is a very important factor and sleeping sideways is also beneficial to the lower back.
Lift heavy objects correctly, keep your back straight and use your legs to lift and not your back.
maintain proper posture, keep your back upright and correct your posture so all the muscles are correctly supporting one another.
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 Myofascial you might ask, so your walking down the street to the shops as the day comes onto dusk. You see a figure walking along the path towards you, even though the figure is at a distance you are able to tell from their walking style that it is a close friend of yours. How is this?
We have a tissue that weaves through our body and connects muscles in ‘chains’ or groups so that several muscles can work together to create movement. This tissue is called myofascial connective tissue. As with muscles, this connective tissue should be elastic; stretching and then returning to its original length. When we move in similar patterns as we sit, stand or walk, month after month, year after year, these movement patterns cause tightening of muscles and connective tissues in one area and loosening and weakening in the opposing group of muscles and connective tissue. You can often visually see these muscle imbalances in people when you see: one shoulder dropped lower than the other, spinal scoliosis, a rotated pelvis or ‘pigeon toed’ walking. If these muscle imbalances are allowed to continue over an extended period of time it will cause wearing or degeneration of joints and pain.
A sensitive area may form on a muscle after overuse or injury, this is what we call a trigger point. A trigger point on a muscle may cause discomfort and pain through the entire muscle if aggravated. If the pain worsens or continues, this is called myofascial pain and should be treated before it gets worse.
Physiotherapy can assist in correcting these asymmetries with: myofascial and trigger-point release, cupping, and sports taping. We will give you postural advice and guidance on how to alter your hobbies or work tasks to produce even wear and tear on your muscles and joints.
