Heat Therapy

Bags filled with West Australian Lupin are used to ease soft tissue pain and muscle spasm.

Sports Taping

A type of rigid tape used to stabilise joints, lower the risk of re-injury and encourage appropriate posture or positioning.

Electrical Stimulation

A machine that inputs a mild electrical current through an injury or painful site, to alleviate pain, reduce scar tissue, increase bone and tendon healing and ease sensitive nerves.

Mechanical Traction

A machine that provides gentle and controlled stretching to the upper or lower spine to relieve pressure on the spine, vertebral disc bulges and skeletal system.

Kinesio Taping

A type of elastic, therapeutic tape used in therapy to relax overused muscles and in rehabilitation to facilitate underused muscles. Can also be used to reduce swelling, bruising and pain.

Ultrasound

Therapeutic machine that uses high frequency sound waves to reduce acute inflammation, swelling, bruising, muscle spasm and scar tissue.

Dry Needling

A scientific adaptation of traditional Chinese acupuncture techniques involves the use of sterilised, fine, single-use acupuncture needles which are inserted into soft tissue to reduce tightness, pain and inflammation.

Manual Therapy

A number of different ‘hands-on’ techniques including passive movements, positioning and manoeuvring of body segments, limbs and joints to encourage flexibility, good posture and alleviate pain and stiffness.

Massage

Combination of soft and deep tissue techniques to relieve muscle tension, tightness and realign muscle fibres. We use a hypoallergenic, 100% natural anti-inflammatory cream during massage.

Myofascial Release

Combination of trigger point releases, sustained acupressure and deep tissue massage techniques applied to tight and aching muscles to unwind tension, relieve ‘knots’, reduce scar tissue and relax body segments.

Manipulation

High grade, controlled joint thrusts, aimed at releasing pressure and stiffness within a joint, improving range of motion and reducing pressure and pain.

Mobilisation

Low grade, gentle, passive joint movements aimed at loosening restricted joints, improving range of motion and flexibility, and reducing sensitivity to pain and tenderness.