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Post-Surgery Physiotherapy
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Post-Surgery Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy treatment post-surgery is a very pivotal step in rehabilitation and ensuring appropriate progression in achieving goals and returning to specific work/sport or achievable goal.
The team here at MOVE360 are great at treating you post-operatively and getting you back on the right track of recovery
- Education on the type of surgery and how to best manage yourself post-operatively
- Educated on appropriate rice method (rest, ice, compression & elevation)
- Prescription of stretching/range of motion exercises to ensure appropriate movement/range of motion (which depending on the stage of rehabilitation may be passive (using a stick/other arm/getting therapist to help) – no contraction of muscle actively active – movement of the limb yourself with no assistance
- Prescription of strengthening exercises to assist in improve strength, power, performance
Total hip-replacement (THR): overall goal to improve strength and range of motion around the hip and lower limbs and improve function/performance
Total knee-replacement (TKR): overall goal to improve strength, range of motion around the knee and lower limbs and improve function/performance, coordination, balance & proprioception
Shoulder replacement: Overall goal to improve strength, range of motion around the shoulder and upper limbs and improve function/performance
Rotator cuff tear repair: Overall goal to improve strength, range of motion around the shoulder and upper limbs and improve function/performance
Shoulder arthroscopic surgery: Overall goal to improve strength, range of motion around the shoulder and upper limbs and improve function/performance
Total elbow arthroplasty/replacement: Overall goal to improve strength, range of motion around the elbow and upper limbs and improve function/performance
Open reduction, internal fixation of any fractures throughout the body – Overall goal to improve strength, range of motion around the specific region and limbs and improve function/performance, especially after removing the cast
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction/repair: Overall goal to improve strength, range of motion around the knee and lower limbs and improve function/performance and return to sports/leisure activities if required appropriately, coordination, balance & proprioception
Meniscus repair surgery: Overall goal to improve strength, range of motion around the knee and lower limbs and improve function/performance, coordination, balance & proprioception
Knee arthroscopic surgery: Overall goal to improve strength, range of motion around the knee and lower limbs and improve function/performance, coordination, balance & proprioception
Spinal surgeries (Spinal laminectomy/Spinal decompression), discectomy, foraminotomy, spinal fusion, artificial disc replacement, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty: Overall goal to improve strength, range of motion around the cervical, thoracolumbar regions and improve function/performance
Achilles repair/Ankle Surgery: Overall goal to improve strength, range of motion around the ankle and lower limbs and improve function/performance, coordination, balance & proprioception
Health Professionals
Our Services
Workers Compensation/
Work cover Injury
Work cover Injury
A work related accident Can be a stressful time for you. The practitioners here will make your recovery & transition to work much
easier & provide treatment for your work related injuries.
Motor Vehicle Accident/CTP Treatment
Pain, injuries & stress following a car accident? The health professionals will ensure effective treatment following a MVA to guide you on the right path to recovery.
Sports Injury/
Musculoskeletal treatment
Musculoskeletal treatment
If you have injured yourself during sport or at the gym and experiencing pain and affected function the practitioners here will get you back onto the playing field in no time
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The NDIS provides funding to eligible people based on their individual needs to use their funds to purchase supports and services that will help each individual participant pursue their goals.
Dry Needling
Improve your tension, musculoskeletal complaints and movement with the insertion of thin monofilament needles that penetrate through your skins layers
Aged Care Treatment
The practitioners can assist with aged care treatment. Rehabilitation can be provided to improve strength, function & quality of life. This is also emphasised to reduce the risk of falls in the elderly population. Exercises classes are also present.
Post-Surgery Treatment
Ranging from joint replacements, and fracture management, to ACL/Rotator cuff repairs, the practitioners will ensure you are at ease and have full recovery post-op
Exercise Physiology & Hydrotherapy Programs
Usually delivered by our Exercise Physiologists, a tailored gym or hydrotherapy program can be created for your individual needs & goals
Women’s Health Practitioners
Our women’s health practitioners can assist you with any of the following: bladder/pelvic pain dysfunctions, pregnancy/post-partum
Neurological Treatment
With the overall goal of improving strength, function, coordination and overall wellbeing the practitioners here will guide you through your neurological rehab
Naturopath
Naturopathy, or naturopathic medicine, is a form of alternative medicine. A wide array of practices branded as "natural", "non-invasive", or promoting "self-healing" are employed by its practitioners, who are known as naturopaths.
Chiropractic
Focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, with an emphasis on treatment through manual adjustment and/or manipulation of the spine/Joints.
Speech Pathology
Study, diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social skills, stuttering and using voice.
Occupational Therapy
Provides treatment/assessment to enable people to participate in activities they find meaningful such as taking care of oneself, working, participating in hobbies, interests and social events
Podiatry
Podiatrists are medical specialists who help with problems that affect your feet or lower legs. They can treat injuries as well as complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.
Mobile Services
If due for any reason you are unable to attend our clinic, we also provide mobile/home-visit services, the MOVE360 team will come to you!
Allied health professionals can treat you if you have a problem with pain or movement.
Paediatrics
Paediatrics treatment is a vital area of healthcare that helps children of all ages. Our health professionals can help treatment paediatric related conditions.
Remedial Massage Therapy
Remedial Massage Therapy is a massage based application used to treat a number of conditions affecting the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the body. Remedial Massage is a key component of sports medicine, but is beneficial for anyone suffering from pain or injury in a particular area of the body.
Psychology
Psychologists are educated in the science of how people feel, behave and react. They provide help with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress and eating disorders. They use a number of scientifically-supported tests to determine the mental health and wellbeing of people.
Psychiatry
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who have completed specialised training in psychiatry, which is how to diagnose, treat and prevent mental, emotional and behavioural disorders.
They work in different ways and can use a combination of treatments, including counselling, psychotherapy and medication such as antidepressants.
Dietitian
At Move360, we’re passionate about helping you unlock the full potential of your health through the transformative power of nutrition. We believe that a balanced diet is the cornerstone of a fulfilling and vibrant life.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, is a branch of healthcare dedicated to improving and restoring physical function and quality of life through movement, exercise, and manual therapy.
Sports Massage for Recovery:
At Move360 we also have our remedial sports massage therapist. We are able to help you recover, reduce muscle soreness or give you a tune up for your next event.
Our therapists can also perform light dry needling to help aid recovery. On top of this we aim to give you a full self management program to show you how keep your body in check.
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