Treatments
Chronic swelling conditions:
Physiotherapy treatment for the management of chronic swelling conditions including:
- Post-mastectomy or cancer related arm/leg swelling (Secondary Lymphoedema)
- Spontaneous chronic leg or arm swelling (Primary Lymphoedema)
- Certain circulatory conditions such as venous insufficiency (Phlebo-Lymphoedema)
- Irregular fat deposits on both legs that don’t respond to diet or exercise (Lipoedema)
Musculoskeletal
- Muscle strains
- Ligament sprains
- Haematomas
- Injury and Post-operative swelling
- Overuse injuries
- Muscle spasms
- Tension Headaches
- Neural immobility (e.g. Sciatica)
- Postural imbalances
Orthopaedic
- Back and Neck conditions
- Whiplash
- Shoulder conditions
- Elbow conditions
- Foot conditions
- Ankle conditions
- Knee conditions
- Hip conditions
Respiratory
- Upper and lower respiratory tract conditions
- Sinusitis and chronic sinus congestion
- Adults and Children
Pregnancy related
- Low back pain
- SIJ pain
- Mastitis
Treatment modalities
Lymphoedema
- Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy
- Manual lymph drainage
- Specific exercise programs
- Compression therapy (bandages and compression garments)
- Education and carer/family training
Hands on techniques
- Joint mobilization and manipulation
- Myofascial release and soft tissue manipulation
- Massage and scar massage techniques
- Muscle stretching
- Neural mobilization
- Dry needling
- Kinesiotaping
- Postural correction and Ergonomic advice
- Individualised condition related exercise programs
- Post-operative rehabilitation
Respiratory
- Nebulization
- Percussions
- Vibrations
- Breathing re-education and exercises
