Services | Physiotherapy

Acupuncture and dry needling are treatment modalities that your Physiotherapist may choose to utilise during your session. While both dry needling and acupuncture involve the insertion of thin needles into certain parts of the body, the reasoning behind each treatment method is very different.  In acupuncture, needles are inserted into points along meridian lines. These lines represent the organs of the body and are based on ancient Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is based on the idea of balance and restoring proper flow of energy through-out the body. Dry needling is a relatively new treatment based on modern Western medicine. Needles are inserted into trigger points which are areas of pain, spasm or tension in muscles or fascia. When the needles are inserted into trigger points, they elicit a response that releases the trigger point and restores blood flow to the area and therefore normal function.

If you are fearful of needles or unsure, don’t hesitate to let your Physiotherapist know – they will always ask for your written permission before implementing either acupuncture or dry needling in your treatment programme.

Massage is a proven, effective treatment technique used to release tension in muscles and fascia as well as scar tissue. While our Physiotherapists may choose to use soft tissue massage as part of your treatment session, they often refer clients to our Clinical and Sports Massage therapists for more intensive soft tissue release. Our Massage therapists have specialised training, extensive experience and a level of expertise in this area which complements the Physiotherapy-based treatments.

Sports Physiotherapists have specific post-graduate qualifications as well as extensive experience treating sports specific injuries. Clients may range from the amateur weekend warrior to international professional athletes. At Prohealth Posture Plus our sports Physiotherapists have worked at multiple Olympic and Asian Games looking after a variety of disciplines with teams from Hong Kong, Great Britain as well the United States of America.

The aim of a Sports Physiotherapist is to treat and fully rehabilitate the athlete post-injury or post-surgery, to prevent further injury and to return the athlete to sport in the shortest possible time. in In order to manage recurring or chronic injuries your therapist will conduct a comprehensive assessment, use a variety of manual therapy techniques and other evidence-based practice treatments.

We recognise that education is the key to playing sport safely. Our sports Physiotherapists have made it their responsibility to educate and provide advice on exercise prescription, stretching, a gradual return to sport and equipment recommendations. This extends to all players, with a focus on educating junior levels as we believe good habits are developed in our youth!

We recognise the challenges you face juggling work, family and sporting commitments. At the clinic we have a team approach so if we consider it appropriate we may also refer you to our Pilates Plus or Sports and Clinical Massage Therapists. This will enable us to provide the best treatment plan possible and have you back playing the sport you love as soon as possible.

Physiotherapists also treat neurological conditions: these are conditions which affect the brain, the spinal cord or the nerves such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease etc. Exercise is a very important part of the rehabilitation in neurological conditions in order to relearn movements which have been affected or to control altered movement. Physiotherapists can help with devising appropriate exercise programmes to work on problems such as altered muscle tone, coordination, balance, and walking. Appointments can be made either in the clinic or by a home visit, depending on an individual’s needs.

Pilates Plus is an assessment and treatment programme formulated using over 35 years of clinical experience, which utilise Pilates equipment to retrain posture and movement. Our Pilates Plus Physiotherapists are all trained in the Pilates Plus programme by the Founder of Posture Plus and Pilates Plus, Judith Anne Gould.

Osteoporosis is a common condition affecting millions. It is a serious disease that causes our bones to become weak which results in a higher chance of a broken bone (or fracture) when we have a simple fall. Osteopenia is characterised by lower than normal bone density and is considered a “warning” zone that action is needed to halt the loss or even to improve bone density.

Onero™ is a research-based programme for the effective improvement of bone health. To be safe and effective the programme is supervised by our registered physiotherapists who are trained and licensed to deliver the programme. In collaboration with our clinic Bone Health Asia at Prohealth Sports And Spinal, we are the first providers of this programme in Asia. Onero™ has successfully helped improve the bone health of osteoporosis and osteopenia patients in Australia since 2015.