Physiotherapy

Performance Plus Physiotherapists listen to what their patients are saying and use a combination of hands on therapies and exercise prescription to help get them back to function and achieving their goals as soon as possible.

What is physiotherapy ?

Physiotherapy is a profession which helps people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.

They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease.
The profession helps to encourage development and facilitate recovery. This enables people to stay in work and activity while helping them remain independent for as long as possible.
Physio is a science-based profession and takes a ‘whole person’ approach to health and wellbeing. It includes the patient’s general lifestyle.
At the core is the patient’s involvement in their own care, through education, awareness, empowerment and participation in their treatment.

When do I need Physiotherapy?

• You may need Physiotherapy if you find yourself in situations where movement and function are threatened. This may be from ageing, injury, pain, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors.
• After all functional movement is central to what it means to be healthy.
• A physio may be able to help you if you have suffered from pain or difficulty. This can help the function or movement of any part of the body.
• No matter what age you are, or how long you have lived with difficulties related to an injury or disease!
• If you have pain during or after, or if you have had to cease an activity or sport because of discomfort then you should get it checked out by a Physiotherapist.
• If you are physically limited in sport and activity and want to get more from your body, they can help teach you ways to move more efficiently and powerfully.
• Your Physiotherapist will refer you on to a Doctor or another health practitioner if required.
  You do not require a referral to see a Physiotherapist.

Common Conditions Managed by Physiotherapists

• Neck Pain: Including cervical strain, whiplash injuries, and postural conditions.
• Lower Back Pain: Chronic acute pain resulting from muscle strain, disc issues, or neural.
• Sports Injuries: Such as ligament sprains, muscle strains, tendinopathies, and fractures related to athletic activities.
• Joint Injuries: Including shoulder impingements, knee ligament tears, and ankle sprains.
• Repetative Strain Injuries: Conditions like tendinitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome caused repetitive motions.
• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Recovery management following joint replacements, ligament repairs, shoulder surgeries or other orthopaedic surgeries.
• Arthritis: Management of oste and other forms of arthritis to reduce pain and function.
• Muscle Strains and Sprains: Acute injuries affecting muscles or ligaments due to overstretching or overuse,
• Postural Disorders: Conditions such as scoliosis or kyphosis that affect alignment and movement.
• Overuse Injuries: Tendinopathies and stress fractures resulting from repetitive use over time.

All of our clinics offer Physiotherapy. We are Located in Hawthorn, Rowville and Fitzroy and their surrounding suburbs. Book Here or call (03)9815 2555