Physiotherapy aims to relieve pain and restore normal movement patterns.  A typical physiotherapy session will include a thorough history, physical examination, diagnosis and explanation of the condition.  During your treatment you will have time to ask questions and involve yourself in the treatment process.  At Eastside we work with our patients to plan the route to recovery and build strategies to keep you in good health.

Physiotherapy treatments include;

• Soft and deep tissue release techniques.
• Joint mobilisation and manipulation to reduce joint stiffness.
• Specialised muscle activation exercises to recruit and isolate areas of weakness.
• Specific stretching programs.
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET’s) – combining mobilisations with stretching to restore joint movement.
• Exercise Rehabilitation (including pre and post operative).
• Dry Needling to restore movement and decrease pain.
• Tendon loading programs – specific exercise programs aimed at restoring tendon function.
• Taping/bracing for sport and postural support.

Exercise Rehabilitation is a specific program designed to address issues that are contributing to pain or dysfunction in the body.  Your program will target;

Mobility: to reduce stiffness of specific areas or lengthen muscles

Activations: isolated exercises to increase the strength of specific muscles and joints

Motor Control: exercises designed to help learning or re-learning movements that are often lost when pain or injury is present.

Strength and Endurance: to build tolerance and resilience to the strains that go through the body during movement

Sport or Task Specific: training that is specific to your activity eg. Repetitive lifting, agility, kicking or throwing.

Dry-needling is a technique using acupuncture needles to reduce muscle tightness and reduce pain.  Our physiotherapists are trained to safely needle all parts of the body including the spine, ligaments, muscles and joints.

Mat Pilates is a supervised group class aimed to improve core strength and flexibility.  It uses minimal equipment and is run by a Pilates Physiotherapist who will monitor and guide you through the exercises.  No assessment is required to trial our Mat Pilates class, however if you have a history of injury or pain it is important to be assessed by one of our Physiotherapists to discuss if Mat Pilates is suitable.

Rebates from Private health insurance is available.

Managing acute sports injuries requires specific knowledge of the demands of your sport and how this affects your body.  At Eastside Physiotherapy we pride ourselves on determining the safest and fastest path to return to sport.

Our highly trained Physiotherapists will drive your rehabilitation from the acute injury stages right through to your return to sport. You’ll be given a detailed sports-specific rehab program with clear objectives throughout the recovery process to minimize risk of reinjury.

Massage therapy involves specific soft tissue techniques aiming to restore soft-tissue and joint health. Styles include remedial, sports, relaxation and deep tissue. 

The benefits of massage therapy include:

• Reduced muscle tension
• Pain reduction e.g. lower back and neck pain
• Improved circulation
• Reduction of stress hormones
• Increased joint mobility and flexibility
• Improved recovery of soft tissue injuries
• Reduced anxiety and depression

Clinical Pilates is an exercise method to help clients safely achieve their strength goals.  All clients are assessed by a qualified Pilates Physiotherapist to identify their weaknesses which will be targeted in a personalised program.  Supervision is provided to ensure correct technique and to monitor your progress.

Clinical Pilates is great for:

• Core strength
• Improving balance
• Rehabilitation from injuries and pain
• Chronic lower back pain
• Pre and post-natal health
• Injury prevention and improving performance

Strength Training classes involve upper and lower limb resistance exercises designed to aid in improving bone mineral density, combatting osteoarthritis and increasing balance for people aged 55+.  Classes are supervised by a trained Physiotherapist to ensure exercises are performed correctly and in a safe environment.

Rebates from your Private Health insurance is available.

Our Elderly Strength Training class is designed for people above 75 years of age. This class combines upper and lower body exercises to promote function, mobility and prevent strength decline.  These classes also incorporate balance training and coordination for falls prevention.

Rebates from your Private Health insurance is available.