Manual “Hands-On” Therapy
All therapists utilise a variety of soft tissue mobilisation, joint mobilisation and manipulation. Scott and Lisa are trained in muscle energy techniques for the pelvis.
Dry Needling
Scott and Bess utilise dry needling in conjunction with other treatment modalities to assist with pain reduction and increased range of motion.
Sports Injuries – Treatment And Prevention
We have experience with cricket, football (touch, union, league, soccer and AFL), netball, golf, dancing, ballet, basketball, hockey, tennis, swimming and athletics to name a few. Scott provides specialised screening and coaching for the prevention of lower back stress fractures in young fast bowlers.
ORTHOTIC PRESCRIPTION
All therapists utilise heat-moulded technology to prescribe individual orthotics for conditions such as heel pain/spurs, knee pain and lower back complaints.
EXERCISE PROGRAMS
Individual exercise programs are prescribed to assist your recovery and prevent re-occurrence and/or injury. Nelson Bay Physiotherapy also offers a functional strength and stability program with Clinical Pilates.
SPORTS AND FASCIAL TAPING
All therapists have trained in conventional sports taping. Scott and Lisa have also trained in Functional Fascial Taping Techniques to assist with pain and rehabilitation.
DANCE PHYSIOTHERAPY
Comprehensive Dance Assessments and Pre-Pointe Assessments now available.
ORTHOPAEDIC BRACING & SPLINTING
Utilising new technology we use EXOS braces for upper limb fractures offering significant advantages for you over waterproof fibreglass and plaster of paris options. We also provide walking boots for lower limb conditions including fractures and stress fractures.
EDUCATION
Understand the reason for your pain and how to address its cause in order to assist treatment and prevent re-occurrence.
PRE AND POSTOPERATIVE ORTHOPAEDIC REHABILITATION
Our therapists provide pre and postoperative treatment for all joint replacements & reconstructions.
CARDIOPULMONARY (CHEST) PHYSIOTHERAPY
All therapists are trained in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with heart and lung disease, for example COPD.
FALLS PREVENTION AND WALKING AIDS
We offer falls prevention sessions and our therapists are trained to accurately prescribe and train the safe use of appropriate walking aids.
VESTIBULAR TREATMENT OF BPPV
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) a cause of dizziness/vertigo can be treated with a manipulation technique and the prescription of exercises.