WOMENS HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY

Women’s health Physio is now ONLY available at Northbridge and Liverpool.

At Sports Focus Physiotherapy we offer a wide range of women’s health treatments from our experienced physiotherapists who have an interest in Women’s pelvic health.
These services are available at our Northbridge, Liverpool, CBD 428 George and CBD Wynyard physiotherapy locations. Our Liverpool location offers pre and post-natal services at Sydney South West Private Hospital, in conjunction with outpatient Women’s Health at the Liverpool clinic.

Our Northbridge location offers a pre and post-natal small group pregnancy exercise class, together with individual examinations and assessments of all pelvic floor disorders for all ages.

Our CBD 428 George and Wynyard Physiotherapy practices offer individual assessments and treatments for women of all ages.

PREGNANCY

PRE NATAL PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSESSMENT

Even if you don’t have any aches or pains in your pregnancy, a visit to the Women’s Health Physio is recommended to give you advice on current and future levels of exercise for YOU.

Pelvic health physios assess and treat people with muscle, joint and movement problems. Lots of physios also assess and advise clients on how to optimise their exercises/sport/performance of activities, BEFORE they have problems. Women’s Health Physios are experts at assessing women at all stages in their lives for pelvic related issues.

Pregnancy is the most amazing time in a woman’s life when her body undergoes huge physical and sometimes mental changes in preparation for a new life!

Having a consult with a WHP when you are 12 weeks + to review your current levels of exercise and offer advice, treatment and education on your postural changes is empowering for you to power through a fit, safe and healthy pregnancy.

It is also beneficial to see pelvic health physios at approx. 20 -24 weeks as this is often the time that pelvic girdle pain can develop. It is helpful to have an internal assessment of your pelvic floor to check you are doing the correct activation of these muscles and that you know how to relax and prepare for childbirth.

WOMEN’S HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN TREAT

PREGNANCY EXERCISE CLASS

Sports Focus Physiotherapy has small group pre–natal Pilates classes at Northbridge for women 12-38 weeks pregnant. Our physiotherapists who have experience in a wide range of Women’s Health problems including knowledge to help you through a smooth pregnancy; will progress you through stretches and strength exercises – using mat, gym ball and small apparatus.

Learn specific exercises and stretches to guide you through labour
Get in touch with your pelvic floor
Maintain your ‘core’ control and improve your health as your body shape changes
Develop awareness, understanding and knowledge of your body and POWER through your pregnancy!

The class is $35.00 per class, or prepay your program and save – just $150.00 for 5 weeks!

To join or for more information come in and see us or call Northbridge on 9958 8986.

ALL SERVICES

WORK RELATED ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

Work related activity programs are designed specifically for the injured worker depending on their injury and the duties needed to be performed at work.

Our therapists provide education on injury management and prevention and provide the foundations to return to work through a range of exercise techniques. Hydrotherapy, home exercise programs and gym programs are used to promote self-management and adherence for the injured worker. Work related activity programs are offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations.

TMJ TREATMENT

The temporomandibular consists of two joints between your cheek bone and jaw bone and it is the most commonly used joint in your body for eating, drinking, talking, and expressing emotions. The most common symptoms include grinding, jaw clicking, and popping, restriction of the joint or deviation while opening, and inability to clench your jaw completely. Dysfunction of this joint can cause headaches, ear pain, dizziness, upper neck pain, and ear ringing (tinnitus). Together with help from your Dentist, Physios can assess and treat for pain relief including; massage, dry needling, coordinated mobility exercises, and stretches. TMJ treatment is offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations except Mt Pritchard and Macarthur.

SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY

Sports injuries can occur during any sporting activity or gym session. The most common sports injuries include sprains and strains/tears, which can be categorised as being an acute, chronic or an overuse injury. Physiotherapy management of sports injuries usually involves manual therapy, a tailored exercise rehabilitation program, taping, and sometimes bracing – all with the aim to return to your pre-injury level of function. Our physiotherapists are skilled in diagnosing and managing all varieties of sports injuries and working with you to help prevent further injury. Sports physiotherapy is offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations.

SPINAL PHYSIOTHERAPY

Spine-related pain is a very common occurrence, and research indicates that most of the population will be afflicted with back pain at some point during their lives. This can involve the cervical spine (neck); thoracic spine (upper back); the lumbar spine (lower back), or the sacrum /coccyx (pelvis). For most people, back pain can be managed quickly and easily with physiotherapy treatment. Whether you have occupational neck pain from spending hours at a desk; or acute pain from a bending or lifting injury; we can help. The physios at Sports Focus are all trained to perform a biomechanical assessment of your spine; and to provide treatment for restoring normal function. Spinal physiotherapy is offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations.

SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES

Our Senior services are one-on- one programs designed to improve senior wellbeing and independence. After an assessment our Physios can recommend either an individual treatment program or one of our ‘classes’ that specialise in Senior’s health. These include;

Falls prevention
Strength and Mobility – cardiac & respiratory
Balance and Bones

Senior physiotherapy is offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations. Visit special programs for more info.

REAL TIME ULTRASOUND

Real time Ultrasound uses a diagnostic ultrasound machine to build an image on the screen. Different layers of muscles can be viewed to see how they contract, relax and work together. This is very relevant for your “deep abdominal muscles “core” Transverse Abdominus. It is common for these deeper muscles to not work correctly after any episode of Back or Pelvic pain. Real time ultrasound is offered at our Northbridge, Willoughby and CBD Wynyard physiotherapy locations. Real Time Ultrasound

BALANCE AND BONES

Research has shown that elderly people who participate in a safe exercise program that combines both strength training and balance are less likely to have fall related injuries and will improve overall strength. At Sports Focus Physiotherapy, our Balance and Bones exercise class is conducted by experienced physiotherapists who will take you through a range of safe exercises each session. Balance and Bones is offered at our Northbridge physiotherapy location.

GOLF PERFORMANCE

Sports Focus Physiotherapy at Castle Hill offers specialised services for golfers, including rehab and advice for golfing injuries and a golf performance program. Whether you are playing at professional or amateur, senior or junior levels, our expert Sports Focus physiotherapists can help you get the most out of your game. Golf performance is offered at our Castle Hill physiotherapy location.

SPORTS TAPING

Do you work in the fitness industry? Interested in learning kinesiology taping techniques to help prevent client injury? Andrew Hughes, senior partner at Sport Focus Physiotherapy and Sports & Olympic Physiotherapist regularly conducts certified taping courses for the sporting community including coaches, athletes and parents at our practices across Sydney. Sports taping is offered at all our physiotherapy locations.

POST-NATAL PHYSIOTHERAPY

Make an appointment for 2 weeks after delivery with our experienced Women’s Health Physiotherapists. At Sports Focus Physio we can examine and assess: Breast problems from feeding – Mastitis; Abdominal /scar examination – Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA) assessment; Pelvic Floor Muscle (PFM) assessment; Prolapse assessment; and Postural and Pelvic / lumbar spine assessment Early assessment and advice is really valuable for a good safe recovery and return to exercise. Postnatal physiotherapy is offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations except Castle Hill and Macarthur.

ORTHOTIC PRESCRIPTIONS

Orthotics are shoe inserts that support the foot. They are designed to assist in changing gait abnormalities that are causing pain or discomfort. Orthotic prescription can be done after a biomechanical assessment by your Physiotherapist to determine your individual needs. First steps will often involve taping and sometimes shoe prescription to help change problematic movement issues. Orthotic prescriptions are offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations.

MASSAGE THERAPY

At Sports Focus we have experienced Massage Therapists who work to restore optimal function, wellness and health through various types of massage therapies. Relaxing and restorative or remedial and injury specific our therapists can help. Massage therapy is offered at our Castle Hill, CBD 428 George, Liverpool, Mt Pritchard and CBD Wynyard physiotherapy locations.

MANUAL (HANDS-ON) PHYSIOTHERAPY

Manual therapy is a “hands on” approach to the body’s joints and soft tissue structures in order to restore normal function. Our highly qualified clinicians are experienced in delivering various methods of manual therapy tailored to everyone. With the use of palpation, our therapists are skilled in identifying whether these structures are abnormally tight, in spasm or in some cases hypermobile (too much movement). Manual therapy can be practiced on all regions of the body. Manual physiotherapy is offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations.

MUSCULO-SKELETAL ATHLETE SCREENING

The purpose of a musculoskeletal athlete screen is to develop a clinical picture of an athlete’s capability regarding their sport. Athletes require strength, range of motion and co-ordination, not only to maximise their performance, but reduce the risk of injury. During the screening process the athlete is asked to perform a battery of tests and the results of these tests are compared to normative values to identify areas which may place the athlete at risk of injury. Injury prevention should be the top priority for all athletes to maximise their performance, and longevity of their sporting careers. Musculoskeletal athlete screening is offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations.

KINESIO TAPING

Kinesiology tape (K-tape, kinesio tape, rocktape, dynamic tape) is a form of stretchy sports tape that’s used to dynamically assist muscle function without restricting any range of movement. Our physio’s can use kinesio tape with most athletic injuries and a variety of physical disorders in all phases of rehab. For example, K tape can be used in early post-operative rehab, muscle injuries or in late stage rehab assisting return to sport exercises. Kinesio taping is offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations.

WOMEN’S HEALTH

At Sports Focus Physiotherapy we offer a wide range of Women’s Health treatments from our experienced Physiotherapists who have an interest in Women’s Health. Learn more about our women’s health pregnancy physiotherapy exercise class. Women’s health Physio is now ONLY available at Northbridge and Liverpool.

GET FIT TO SKI

Skiing and snowboarding both demand a lot from the muscles in the quads and lower back, and from the knees. A good conditioning program should start long before the snow season starts, and involve strength, power, flexibility, endurance and agility drills. Evening classes run in two seasons – pre-Australian season and pre-Northern hemisphere season, 8-10 weeks, one hour. Get Fit to Ski is offered at our Northbridge physiotherapy location.

SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

Shockwave is a safe, non-invasive physiotherapy modality that effectively treats a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. It can be a great alternative to surgical intervention, and can often treat stubborn, recalcitrant conditions. Shockwave therapy is done in conjunction with a suitable physiotherapy program, such as an exercise or loading program, and any manual therapy. Shockwave therapy is offered at our Liverpool, Mt Pritchard, Northbridge and CBD Wynyard physiotherapy locations.

GENERAL PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR ALL CLIENT TYPES

We provide general physiotherapy treatments to patients of all ages. Doctor referral is generally not necessary for private self-pay clients and our HICAPs system can provide you on-the-spot private health fund claiming. Our physiotherapists also collaborate with your GP, other allied health professionals or insurance company when providing physiotherapy services via Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) program, workers compensation or third-party insurance claims. General physiotherapy is offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations.

DRY NEEDLING

Dry needling is a useful and effective technique using fine filament needles which are inserted into the fascia or muscle to correct imbalances within the tissue. Often, we target the active trigger points which elicit a twitch response and allow the muscle to release and relax. It can also be used to stimulate a weak or inactive muscle. It can be used in the treatment of muscular pain, myofascial dysfunction, tendonitis, tension headaches and back pain. Dry needling is offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations.

CASTING & SPLINTING

Sports focus physiotherapy can help you manage fractures and injuries that require casting, bracing or splinting. This service is available for people of all ages and includes the application and removal of casts, moulding thermoplastic splints and fitting braces across a wide range of joints in the body. We use a fiberglass casting material with the option for a waterproof Delta-Dry liner, which allows the water to pass through the cast, has great ventilation properties and dries very quickly. Casting and splinting is offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations except Mt Pritchard.

BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS

The human body is complex and has many moving parts. At Sports Focus, our physiotherapists have a great understanding of the body’s anatomy and are able to identify biomechanical patterns or faults within the system. Whether your recovering from an injury or aiming to reduce your risk, a biomechanical assessment can determine areas of weakness or tightness so that a tailor-made exercise program can be created to your specific requirements. The biomechanics of the human body can be viewed in many different functional tasks such as walking, running, squat and overhead lifting. Whether you are struggling with repetitive injuries, poor posture or trying to ensure your body is working optimally for your sport; a biomechanical assessment can help you to achieve your goals safely. Biomechanical analysis is offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations.

AQUATIC PHYSIOTHERAPY

Aquatic Physiotherapy is a tailored programme of exercises and mobilising techniques prescribed and monitored by an Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist. Programmes are conducted on a 1-on-1 basis at our Willoughby and Mount Pritchard clinics. Aquatic physiotherapy uses the buoyancy and resistance of water to decrease pain and swelling, increase function, strength and range of movement. It is helpful for orthopaedic, spinal and arthritic conditions as well as sports injuries, work related injuries and neurological conditions. Aquatic physiotherapy is offered at our Mounties and Willoughby physiotherapy locations.

ACUTE CARE AND CHRONIC PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION

It is never too early or too late to visit a physiotherapist! Acute care It’s important to seek help after any injury. Here at Sports Focus Physio, our Physio’s can assess your problem and decide on suitable immediate treatment or referral on for further investigations. We can provide you with early support for soft tissue injury or mobilisation for stiff and painful joints. An exercise program tailored specifically to your injury will assist with quick recovery. Chronic Injury/problems Physiotherapy treatment is very effective in the later stages of an soft tissue injury or chronic joint problem. At Sports Focus Physio we are experienced in rehabilitation of long-term sporting injuries (such as ACL reconstructions), post-operative joint replacements, as well as ongoing management of degenerative injuries such as osteoarthritis. A mix of hands-on treatment as well as an independent exercise program will be tailored to meet your needs until you have returned to your pre-injury ability and promote ongoing self-management. Acute care and chronic physiotherapy and rehabilitation is offered at all our Sydney physiotherapy locations.

NORDBORD

Our NordBord is a special piece of equipment that focuses on strengthening athletes’ hamstring muscles through different exercise techniques. At Sports Focus Physiotherapy we specialise in providing programs that focus on strengthening muscles for athletes in premium teams, to help prevent injuries before they occur. NordBord is offered at our CBD 428 George, Liverpool, Northbridge and CBD Wynyard physiotherapy locations.

TELEHEALTH VIDEO CONSULTS

For those of you who are ‘physically isolating’ at the moment we can still help, even if you can’t come into see your Physio. TeleHealth allows you to gain remote access to our experienced practitioners from your phone or device. Get the physiotherapy treatment you need from the safety of your own home. Book your Telehealth video consult

Sport Focus Physiotherapy programs are available to cater to all your womens pelvic health needs. Find out more about our pregnancy exercise class and programs.

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