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HEADACHE
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SPORTS INJURIES
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HYDROTHERAPY
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LYMPHOEDEMA
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VERTIGO
Physiotherapy is a clinical health science and profession that aims to rehabilitate and improve a person’s ability to move and function. Physiotherapists utilise their expertise in anatomy and physiology to assess and treat people with a variety of health conditions. They use objective assessments to develop an evidence based treatment programme tailored to individual clients. All Physiotherapists in Australia hold a university degree in Physiotherapy and must be registered by law with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA).

Areas of Practice

Musculoskeletal
Also called orthopaedic physiotherapy, is used to treat conditions such as sprains, back pain, arthritis, strains, incontinence, bursitis, posture problems, sport and workplace injuries, plus reduced mobility. Rehabilitation following surgery is also included within this category.
Neurological
This is used to treat disorders of the nervous system including strokes, spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. It can also be used for rehabilitation following brain surgery.
Cardiothoracic
This is the name given to the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and other cardio-respiratory disorders.

Types of Therapies

​Each patient's treatment is tailored to suit their specific requirements and a physiotherapist will choose from a wide range of therapies, including:
Manual therapies 
These can include, joint manipulation and mobilisation (which includes spinal mobilisation), manual resistance training, and stretching.
Exercise programmes
Muscle strengthening, posture re-training, cardiovascular stretching and training.
Electrotherapy techniques
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), laser therapy, diathermy, and ultrasound.