What we treat

At Prime Physio and Sports Injury Clinic in Hamilton & Doolandella, our experienced physiotherapists specialise in the treatment of many conditions within musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy.

Some of the conditions we treat are:

• Back and Neck Pain
• Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Discs and Sciatica
• Spondylolisthesis and Spondylosis
• Shoulder Dysfunction
• Strains and Sprains
• Bursitis and Tendonitis
• Knee Injuries
• Pre and Post-surgery
• Neurological Conditions
• Sport injuries
• Fibromyalgia
• Foot and Ankle Dysfunction
• Headaches
• Hand Dysfunction
• Vestibular Disorders
• Women's Health Issues

Back and Neck Pain

Back and neck pain is a common problem resulting from poor postural position or acute injury. Prolonged sitting such as in office jobs, often results in an increased stress on the spine, leading to the gradual onset of back/neck pain. Spinal pain may also be due to an acute injury in sports or through whiplash from a car accident. Physiotherapy treatment including exercises, joint mobilisation and soft tissue manipulation aims to eliminate pain to allow you to return to normal daily activities.

Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Discs and Sciatica

Spinal Stenosis (spinal canal narrowing), Herniated Discs (prolapsed discs) and Sciatica (sciatic nerve compression) can result in severe pain and neurological symptoms. Symptoms of these conditions can have a huge effect on your day-to-day function and quality of life. Physiotherapy is essential for speeding up rate of recovery for you to return to normal pain-free life as quickly as possible through a range of treatment techniques.

Spondylolisthesis and Spondylosis

Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which a bone in the spine (vertebra) falls out of position to the in relation to the vertebrae below it. Spondylosis is the term used to describe the wear and tear of the spine (osteoarthritis), affecting the bones and surrounding soft tissues. Symptoms for both of these conditions include pain, postural change and neurological symptoms such as pins and needles if the spinal cord is compressed. Our physiotherapists at Prime Physio and Sports Injury Clinic have the skills to rehabilitate you through a combination of treatment methods.

Shoulder Dysfunction

Shoulder dysfunction could be due to a number of conditions including frozen shoulder, rotator cuff disorders or acute injury such as dislocation. Your physiotherapist will diagnose your problem following an assessment. We understand and empathise with the limitation in function shoulder problems can cause, and strive to eliminate your pain and increase your range of movement by providing effective treatment supported with recent scientific evidence.

Strains and Sprains

Strains and sprains are common acute injuries affecting the muscles and ligaments. A strain affects the muscles and a sprain affects the ligaments when an excessive force results in overstretch or tear in fibres. Your physiotherapist will diagnose your problem and put a management programme in place including acute stage management and rehabilitation plans. See the treatment page to find out what physiotherapy may involve.

Bursitis and Tendonitis

Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa) and Tendonitis (inflammation of a tendon) present with pain and swelling at a joint due to overuse or trauma. Physiotherapy at Prime Physio and Sports Injury Clinic can resolve these conditions through specific exercises, soft tissue manipulation and joint mobilisation.

Knee Injuries

Our specialist physiotherapists treat a wide range of knee conditions including ligament injury, meniscus tears and anterior knee pain. Knee pain, reduce movement, weakness and instability can affect our general mobility and restrict sporting participation. We use a wide range of rehabilitation treatment options to ensure you achieve your personal goals and regain your confidence.

Pre and Post-surgery

Pre-surgery physiotherapy is the preparation of your body for operative trauma and post-surgery physiotherapy is the rehabilitation of patients to restore optimum function. Benefits of physiotherapy pre and post-surgery include reduction in pain and swelling and the increase in muscle strength and range of movement through a range of different physiotherapy treatment techniques, with the ultimate aim of achieving optimum movement pain-free.

Neurological Conditions

Neurological conditions are diagnosed when there is damage to the brain or spinal cord, resulting in neurological symptoms such as muscle weakness, nerve pain and pins and needles. Prime Physio understands the complexity of long term neurological conditions and the importance of gaining independence.

Neurological conditions include:

• Parkinson's Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Brain/Spinal cord injury
• Stroke
• Motor Neuron Disease

Our neurological physiotherapists have the experience in assessment and application of treatment for all neurological disorders to gain your maximum physical potential.

Sport Injuries

Sport injuries usually consist of accidental trauma during training or competition, but can also be due to not warming up correctly or overuse. Common sports injuries include fracture, dislocation, haematoma, sprains and strains. Our musculoskeletal physiotherapists will assess and diagnose your injury before putting an effective treatment plan in place to get you back into your previous sporting level.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a pain syndrome condition affecting the whole body. Physiotherapy can help with the management and reduction of pain in addition to treatment of associated symptoms such as headaches, lack of sleep and muscle stiffness. Our physiotherapists are highly qualified in the long term treatment and can also provide you with lifestyle advice to ensure your pain levels are as low as possible. See the treatment section for physiotherapy for Fibromyalgia.

Foot & Ankle Dysfunction

There are many foot and ankle problems seen at Prime Physio and Sports Injury Clinic. Foot and ankle dysfunction may be due to fracture, ligament sprains, Achilles pain, plantar fasciitis and fat pad syndrome.

Physiotherapy for foot and ankle dysfunction includes:

• Exercises
• Balance retraining
• Joint mobilisation
• Soft tissue manipulation
• Sports taping

Our physiotherapists carefully select treatment depending on the root cause of your symptoms to permanently solve foot and ankle dysfunction.

Headaches

At Prime Physio and Sports Injury Clinic in Doolandella, we understand how life disabling headaches can be. Headaches can have many different causes including stress, lifestyle factors, head injury and muscle tension around the neck. Our physiotherapists can revive your body and mind with a number of holistic therapies including hands on soft tissue manipulation and joint mobilisation treatment and relaxing yoga and Pilates treatment.

Hand Dysfunction

Hand rehabilitation is a specialist area at Prime Physio as the anatomy of the hand is complex. Our physiotherapists are highly experienced in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of various hand disorders and injuries. They work towards regaining your previous hand function so you can return to your normal daily activities or sports.

Physiotherapy focuses on restoration of muscle strength, range of movement and fine motor control through a combination of exercises, joint mobilisation and soft tissue manipulation.

Vestibular Disorders

Vestibular (inner ear) disorders are those in which the spatial orientation system is affected resulting in severe spells of dizziness and loss of balance. Vestibular physiotherapy is one of our specialist fields at Prime Physio requiring skill and expertise to identify Vestibular diagnosis such as BPPV or Meniere's disease. Vestibular physiotherapy treatment takes the form of a rehabilitation plan individually designed to eliminate troublesome vestibular symptoms, so you can enjoy your life again.

Women's Health Issues

Women's health issues may include incontinence, pelvic floor weakness, prolapse, pelvic pain and separation of stomach muscles (rectus diastasis). We ensure you uphold utmost dignity during your assessment and forthcoming treatment with one of our female women's health physiotherapists. Physiotherapy involves exercises for core and pelvic floor strengthening, plus lifestyle advice to improve your overall quality of life.