Physiotherapy

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a medical field that involves the diagnosis and treatment of muscle and joint problems with the aim at maximising mobility and quality of life.

Physiotherapy involves using a wide range of drug-free techniques to manage/relieve pain, restore movement and prevent further injury, these techniques include mobilisation of the joints, soft tissue therapy, stretches and rehabilitation exercises.

A doctors referral is not required to see a physiotherapist and private health funds will provide a rebate for part of the cost of the treatment sessions.

Benefits of Physiotherapy

• Quicker return to sport and work Improved performance on the sporting field
• Reduction of pain Improved activities of daily living
• Decrease the risk of re-injury Management for injury prevention

Why choose Petrozzi Physiotherapy?

The physiotherapist, Jennifer Edge has 9 years of experience in exercise prescription and has an extensive background in working with athletes from a wide variety of sports. Each physiotherapy session is at least 30 minutes in duration and is a one-on-one consultation. The treatment sessions are based on a hands-on approach, with most of the treatment consisting of joint mobilisations, soft tissue therapy, strengthening exercises and stretching.

If you have sustained a sports or activity related injury, the physiotherapist will assess the severity of the injury and if needed will refer you to a specialist that will assist you with your problem. A detailed treatment program will be designed to ensure return to your sport or daily activities as soon as possible and the program will include stretches and exercises to prevent re-injury.

Work related injuries are common whether they are as a result of a fall, repetitive computer related neck pain or back pain due to lifting heavy objects or poor posture at your desk. Petrozzi Health Physiotherapy will assist you in returning to work with minimal risk of re-injury.

Specialities:

• Sports Rehabilitation
• Back and Neck Pain
• Biomechanical Gait Analysis
• Custom Made Orthotics

At Petrozzi Health we approach treatment with a holistic point of view. To complement this approach we now provide the additional service of custom-made orthotics with the revolutionary Vertical Orthotics System. Orthotics can be beneficial if you experience back pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle pain and/or foot pain. The orthotics made with the Vertical Orthotics System are light weight, thin, comfortable and can be made to fit into most shoes, including high heel shoes. Health fund rebates are also available.