Armidale Physio Services Include:

Manual therapy

Manual Therapy involves using our hands to help in the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue and joint structures.

Biomechanical assessment

This involves assessing your muscles, bones and alignment in a non-weight bearing and weight bearing. Biomechanics is the study of movement of the bones and muscles and how they affect our movement (walking and running gait) and posture (standing and sitting). The information gained from the Biomechanical assessment forms the basis of the prescribed rehabilitation program.

Orthotics

Orthotics are used to control foot mechanics and encourage optimal alignment within the body. They can also assist in alleviating the pain caused by abnormal foot and lower limb alignment.

At Armidale Physio orthotics are used as an adjunct to our Physiotherapy Treatment. Orthotics may be prescribed to assist treatment outcomes. This is assessed on an individual patient basis. This is based on the biomechanical assessment in combination with the presenting problem.

Lucinda has had extensive experience in this area. She has been working with orthotics for over 15 years and has completed extensive extra training in orthotic prescription and fabrication. The Custom Made Orthotics prescribed by Armidale Physio are designed to suite your individual needs and biomechanics. (the way your body moves) They are custom made in Australia.

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation following injury or surgery. Rehabilitation can take time depending on the type and severity of the injury. The aim of rehabilitation is to restore optimum function of the injured area, return to normal activities/sport/work as quickly and safely as possible and prevent re-injury.

The physiotherapists at Armidale Physio have extensive experience in post orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation and are keen to work with your surgeon during your rehabilitation.

Exercise programs