The best care for you body

If you have joint, back or muscular pain, then obviously you want the fastest -
and longest lasting - relief possible.

Musculoskeletal physiotherapists are health professionals with advanced postgraduate
with advanced postgraduate training the assessment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal
conditions, particularly back and neck pain. The employ the most advanced techniques
and their results are sometimes instantaneous.

Apart from providing rapid pain relief, there are a number of other important ways that
musculoskeletal physiotherapists can help.

These include:
Identifying exactly what's wrong with your back, neck or other areas of the body
      because they're trained to diagnose the specific causes of body pain.
Teaching you exercises that will help with the cure or the prevention of your problem.

Prevention is better than cure

By identifying the factors that led to your problem in the first place, musculoskeletal
physiotherapist can advise you how to avoid musculoskeletal problems in the future.

Rest assured, your musculoskeletal physiotherapist is trained to know exactly when
and where to apply manipulation. Although these techniques are more intensive than
those used by other physiotherapists, they will always be applied safely and effectively.

More ways to help you move well and stay well

Processing advanced skills including pain management, musculoskeletal physiotherapists
offer a broader range of treatment options than other health professionals. As a result, they
are in the best position to improve your overall strength, mobility and co-ordination.

Strength
      Customised programs to improve power, endurance, work tolerance and overall fitness
      are often the best methods to stop pain recurring.

Mobility
      Manipulation, mobilisation, stretching, massage and exercise are all part of your
      musculoskeletal physiotherapist's expertise.

Co-ordination
      Co-ordination muscle action is vital for smooth, pain free movement. Precise, specific
      exercise advice can help correct faulty spinal movement.

What happens at the consultation?
Your medical history is reviewed
You have a thorough physical examination
You are diagnosed accurately and your questions are answered
You are treated to relieve pain and regain movement
You are taught techniques to use at home to manage your problem
You are referred for alternative treatment if physiotherapy is not the best option

A plan to improve

Your musculoskeletal physiotherapist will work with you to develop an action plan for future management of your problem. The plan will give you a realistic estimate of the number and
frequency of treatments you are likely to need and outline what to do at home and/or work
to help speed up your progress.

The best expertise

Australian musculoskeletal physiotherapists specialise in musculoskeletal health care
and research. In fact, many of the groundbreaking techniques employed by musculoskeletal physiotherapists worldwide were actually developed in Australia.

Musculoskeletal physiotherapists study for 5 years full-time for their postgraduate qualifications.

This high level of knowledge, skill and clinical expertise is maintained through a compulsory
professional development program.

No referral is necessary to consult a musculoskeletal physiotherapist in private practice.