Physiotherapy helps muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints work to their full potential and can help repair damage to the musculoskeletal system by speeding up the healing process and reducing pain and stiffness.
There are three phases of injury that Physiotherapists’ focus on – preventative, corrective and rehabilitative.
Treatment can include hands on massage, dry needling, joint mobilisation and stretching. If needed your treatment will include an exercise program to improve mobility, strengthen muscles and muscle re-education to improve control.
Whether it’s a sudden accident or injury arising from sport or work, preparing for an event such as childbirth or a sporting goal, pre and post-surgery, or even general ageing – the aim is to develop a treatment plan to get your body in peak condition.
During your initial consultation, your Physiotherapist will take a thorough history to gain an understanding of your injury and circumstances that could have led to your condition. They will then examine your body and identify the type, source, and cause of symptoms. Depending on your injury, assessment could include functional movement screening, observation of walking or running techniques, muscle strength testing using our hand-held dynamometer, joint movement testing and any orthopedic testing. The most likely diagnosis will then be discussed with you, and a treatment plan with then be devised taking into consideration your expectations and goals.
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The Physiotherapy team at CSSM are experts in movement and function. They use a variety of techniques to assess, diagnose and treat injuries in the musculoskeletal system. As well as hands-on treatment, their extensive biomechanical knowledge means they can advise on how to restore the normal function of your body, help prevent problems from reoccurring and maximise performance goals.
Some of the common problems our Physiotherapists treat are:
Some of the services our Physiotherapists offer are:
Camberwell Sports and Spinal Medicine is a practice founded on the values of honesty, clarity and effectiveness. You can choose CSSM with confidence.
Trusted since 2003 – Camberwell Sports and Spinal Medicine is a trusted practice with a team of experienced and caring professionals to ensure that you get the highest levels of care. We are proud of our strong reputation and maintain our commitment to improving what we do every single day.
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Care when you need it – CSSM is open extended hours during the week and right through the weekend to deliver your health services when you need it. The Best Expertise – 7 days a week
Looking for immediate care? Whilst individual practitioner availability does vary, in most instances we should be able to arrange an appointment with one of our practitioners for the same day, certainly within 24 hours. Please phone Camberwell Sports & Spinal Medicine on (03) 9889 1078 or alternatively you can Make an Appointment online
CSSM requires a minimum of 24 hours notice of an appointment cancellation or rescheduling in order for you to avoid a late cancellation fee. View our cancellation policy here.
Your initial consultation will take around 40 – 50 minutes, during which your Physiotherapist will:
After treatment you should have less pain and feel more mobile, flexible and comfortable in your movements. Generally, your Physiotherapist will expect to see positive results quickly for common symptoms. However, it must be emphasised that each individual is unique and it may take several visits before your symptoms settle.
While GPs and specialists seeking the best care often refer their patients to see a Physiotherapist, a referral is not necessary. Physiotherapy is a complementary form of treatment and works well when used in conjunction with medical treatment. For a Physiotherapy consultation simply make an appointment with Camberwell Sports & Spinal Medicine directly by calling 9889 1078.
Physiotherapy treatment is covered under the ancillary or extras cover of most major health insurers. Camberwell Sports & Spinal Medicine is able to offer ‘on the spot’ rebates via HICAPS. The rebate varies depending on your health insurer and level of cover so make sure to check the details of your policy.
If your condition meets certain requirements and you have a vaild referral from your Doctor, Medicare may offer limited rebates for Physiotherapy treatment. In the instance that you suffer from a chronic condition, your GP can refer you to an Allied Health Professional, such as a Physiotherapist, for up to five sessions each calendar year. Not all conditions qualify for this program and there will still be an out of pocket expense for these services. For more information and talk to your Doctor and ask them about your eligibility for a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan prior to making an appointment with CSSM.
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