Physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy uses physical techniques to improve movement, reduce pain and stiffness, speed up the healing process and increase quality of life. We work with people of all ages to treat a broad range of health conditions including sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions as well as chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, osteoarthritis and stroke.
All physios are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA), ensuring quality of service.
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There are a wide range of triggers that may lead to a person being referred or choosing to see a physiotherapist. This includes everything from sports injuries to chronic health conditions. Some typical reasons to see a physiotherapist include:
Diabetes
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Obesity
Stroke and other neurological illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis
Cancer, palliative care and lymphoedema
Musculoskeletal and sports injuries
Occupational health
Pain management
Sports injuries and prevention
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Physiotherapists diagnose and manage a broad range of conditions with the bones, muscles, cardiovascular system, nerves and other parts and systems of the body. They can help people to manage chronic diseases, give lifestyle advice, prescribe exercises and aids to help people manage better, and give advice.
When you go to see a physiotherapist, they might:
massage areas of your body
manipulate your joints
stretch your muscles
give you exercises to do
A physiotherapist will assess your condition and help you with physical problems. These might have come about because of an accident or injury, or you might have had them most of your life.
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Yes, you can see a physiotherapist at any time.
You don’t have to see your doctor before you see a physiotherapist. However, it is good to see your doctor to talk about options and to get a referral, especially if you have chronic health conditions.
Make sure to tell your physiotherapist about any major health problems, past injuries, and the usual exercise you do.
“We’ll help you improve by first taking the time to listen to you and your story, then plan the best management program that suits your body and goals.”
— Phillip Bosson | Portside Sports Physiotherapy Founder
Book An Appointment.
Email: hello@portsidephysio.com.au
Phone: 0423 576 006
Address: 132 Hannell St Wickham NSW 2293
Sports Physiotherapy FAQs
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Sports physiotherapy is a speciality within physiotherapy that is dedicated to the assessment and treatment of injuries related to sports and exercise at all levels and ages. This places more pressure on the joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons and can make them prone to injury.
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Physiotherapists are experts at getting people back to safely completing day to day tasks, whereas Sports physiotherapists are experts at getting people back to their pre-injury level of activity and sports performance. Often, a sports physiotherapist will treat similar patients to a general physio, but has completed further study to upskill
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Sports Massage - Sports massage helps relieve muscular tension, break down adhesion's, mobilise soft tissues and reduce pain.
Dry Needling - The primary aim is to relieve muscle pain and cramping, but it may also help to improve a person’s flexibility.
Exercise Prescription & Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation of athletic injuries with the goal of returning to sport requires progressive exercise prescription.
Sports Taping - Athletic sports taping involves applying tape directly to the skin to stabilise and neutralise vulnerable muscles, joints and ligaments.
Normatec Recovery System - The NormaTec Recovery System can be used both before and after exercise, whether it is routine training or high-level competition.
Return to Training Programs - We work with you to create a bespoke return to sports conditioning program to help you get back into shape or recover from an injury, as quickly as possible.
Injury Prevention & Management - Common and re-occurring sports injuries can be frustrating. Get your confidence back by getting stronger and moving more efficiently.
Post Operative Physiotherapy - The success of your surgery isn’t based on what happened in the operating theatre. Successful surgery requires thought out and measure postoperative rehabilitation.
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