Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Enhancing Movement: Tailored therapies for musculoskeletal health.
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy is a specialised area within physiotherapy that focuses on comprehensive and accurate assessment, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
Meet your Physios.
Paul Trainor
APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Bach App Sc (Physio) Mast (Sports and Exercise)
Ryan Cope
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)
Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy: Expert care for lasting relief.
Musculoskeletal injuries are injuries to joints, muscles, bones and/or nerves. At Brighton Physiotherapy, we will use manual therapy techniques alongside personal exercise programs to restore function and reduce pain.
Undergoing musculoskeletal physiotherapy can relieve pain, increase recovery time which ensures a faster return to regular daily activities and improve flexibility. It also involves providing individuals with skills to improve general fitness, and how to prevent recurrence of an injury.
At Brighton Physiotherapy, our therapists have undergone further university based post-graduate studies to put them amongst the highest qualified physiotherapists in Melbourne. They can treat a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries in patients of all ages, and will not only focus on treatment of their patient’s injury, but will also focus on identifying underlying factors that may be causing or aggravating the injury.
Common Conditions.
Back
Osteoporosis and its milder counterpart, osteopenia, weaken bone structure, heightening the risk of fractures. While these conditions are commonly associated with older individuals and females, males and younger people can also be affected. However, proactive measures can be taken to enhance bone health and reduce fracture susceptibility.
How Physiotherapy Supports Osteoporosis:
Prevention: Physiotherapists play a pivotal role in optimizing bone health. They offer guidance on developing a comprehensive bone health plan, encompassing suitable physical activities, nutritional advice, and strategies to mitigate risks associated with smoking and alcohol consumption. Additionally, physiotherapists identify potential risk factors for poor bone health and facilitate referrals for further assessment and management by other healthcare professionals, such as GPs, rheumatologists, or endocrinologists.
Management of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia:
Physiotherapy constitutes a vital component in the management of osteoporosis and osteopenia. Treatment strategies encompass tailored physical activity and exercise programs aimed at safely strengthening bones, exercises to optimize posture or address postural changes, balance training to reduce fall risk, pain management strategies related to fractures, education on bone health and self-management techniques, and assistance with rehabilitation following a fracture.
Wrist
Arm
Knee
Pelvis/Hip
Consultation Process.
Begin your recovery journey with a comprehensive 45-minute initial assessment. We recognise the importance of a thorough understanding of your injury and dedicate the necessary time to conduct a meticulous evaluation
