Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is the treatment of movement disorders, pain, swelling and discomfort of the body using physical therapy. Physiotherapists use a variety of techniques to help your muscles and joints work to their full potential, assist the body's healing process and reduce pain and stiffness. Our treatment goal is to provide long term benefits and reduce the risk of future injuries. Physiotherapists play a critical role in the rehabilitation of sports injuries, workplace and motor vehicle accidents. Our Physiotherapists are also well versed in the treatment of patients with neurological problems and breathing difficulties such as Asthma. Physiotherapists do no just offer physical treatments but offer advice to help prevent injury or its recurrence. Our Physiotherapy services are available at all our clinics.

Physiotherapists treat any condition affecting your muscles, joints, bones, ligament, tendon and nerves including:

• Arthritis
• Back pain
• Neck pain (including whiplash)
• Sports injuries
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Post fracture management
• Post surgical management (knees, shoulders etc)
• Shoulder pain and dysfunction
• Tennis elbow
• Developmental and Congenital problems
• Women's health issues (including pregnancy related symptoms)
• Workplace injuries
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Asthma and other breathing difficulties
• Stroke and other neurological problems

Your Integrated Health Physiotherapist will assess your condition and will utilise appropriate treatment techniques. This may include joint mobilisations, manipulations, massage, ultrasound, electrotherapy and dry needling and will provide education about your condition and any appropriate braces, aids and or exercise.

Podiatry

Podiatrists are health professionals who assess, diagnose and treat feet and foot related problems. The scope of podiatry ranges from the treatment of minor problems to the prescription of and advice regarding orthotics for more complex structural foot problems. As providers of comprehensive foot care, Podiatrist's play an important role in the maintenance of mobility and independence for all members in the community. Podiatry services are available at our Bayswater, Carrum Downs and Glen Waverley clinics.

See an Integrated Health Podiatrist for:

• Toe-nails, corns and callouses
• Arthritis in the feet, ankles and lower limb
• Heel and ankle pain
• Sports related injuries including 'shin splints' calf and knee pain
• Orthotics
• Diabetic foot care
• Children's foot care including flat feet and growth related pain
• Ingrown toenail surgery

Massage Therapy

Massage is the oldest healing discipline known to man. It comes under the category of complimentary health and is the practice of influencing muscles tendons, ligaments, skin, joints and other connective tissues including blood and lymphatic vessels. Massage can relieve muscle tension and pain, improve flexibility reduce anxiety and depression, decrease heart rate and blood pressure, prevent scar tissue formation, improve lymphatic and blood flow, release endorphins, and improves sleeping patterns. Massage Therapy is available at our Carrum Downs and Glen Waverley clinics.

Our qualified Massage therapists use their fingers, elbows and forearms in treating:

• Arthritis pain
• Asthma
• Back pain
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Headaches
• Immune system disorders
• Insomnia
• Joint strains and sprains
• Pregnancy related aches and pains
• Repetitive strain injuries

Myotherapy

Myotherapy is muscle (myo) therapy. Myotherapists assess and treat pain, injury and dysfunction arising from our muscles and the connective tissues surrounding them. Myotherapy aims to restore and maintain the normal integrity of these soft tissues and to increase the flexibility, efficiency and strength of the musculoskeletal system. Myotherapy is available at the Carrum Downs clinic.

Our experienced Myotherapists treat:

• Muscular tension and tightness
• Neck and back pain
• Headaches
• Joint injuries
• Sports injuries including sprains and strains

Pilates

Pilates is a full-body exercise system that emphasises core stability, body alignment and awareness. With the help of our qualified instructors, clients perform strength, flexibility and range of motion exercises on specially designed equipment. Pilates may be performed by people of any age or fitness level in order to improve flexibility, range of motion and core strength. We offer both group classes for the experienced Pilates enthusiast or one on one classes tailored to your pace and needs. All of our classes are run by qualified Physiotherapists.

Pilates classes are available at all of our clinics and attract private health rebates.

To book your 40 minute pilates assessment, please call your nearest Integrated Health clinic.

Benefits of Pilates

• Improved core stability
• Improved postural and body awareness
• Abdominal toning and strengthening
• Increased flexibility and muscle tone
• Decreased lower back pain
• Decreased neck and shoulder pain
• Post-natal toning
• Relieves tension and fatigue

What to bring

• Towel
• Drink bottle
• Pilates mat

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is the union of aquatic exercises and physiotherapy. It is a therapeutic approach that uses aquatic exercises designed to aid in the rehabilitation of various conditions. The warmth (approximately 34 degrees) and buoyancy of the water promote muscle and joint relaxation thereby allowing participants to perform exercise much more comfortably. Hydrotherapy can be very useful in isolation or as part of physiotherapy management for a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. All of our Hydrotherapy classes are conducted by qualified Physiotherapists.

For more information, contact the Glen Waverley, Narre Warren, Monash, Carrum Downs or Rowville clinic .  

Benefits of Hydrotherapy

• Decreased "weight" as a result of buoyancy
• Relaxation of muscles and joints in warm water
• Improved mobility
• Suitable for patients post joint replacement surgeries (hip and knee)
• Improved balance
• Increased strength

What to bring

• Bathers
• Soap for shower
• Towel
• Drink bottle

Class Times

Paul Saddler Swimland

149 Hall Road, Carrum Downs

Monday 2:45pm
Wednesday 2:45 pm

Monsah Sports and Aquatic Centre

Waverley Road, Clayton

Monday 12:30pm
Wednesday 7:30pm
Friday 1:00pm

Dandenong Valley School and Community Hydrotherapy Centre

Victoria Road, Narre Warren

Monday 3:00pm
Friday 3:00pm

Strength Training

Our Strength Training classes are designed specifically for people over the age of 50. This program is based on proven research and can improve your strength, mobility and balance, maintain and improve bone density, and help you to better manage diabetes and arthritic joints. Strength Training classes are available at the Camberwell, Glen Waverley and Bayswater clinics and are run by qualified Physiotherapists.

Benefits of strength training

• Reduces the risk of heart disease
• Increases bone mineral density
• Increased strength
• Improves blood fats
• Lowers risk of high blood pressure
• Reduces risk of Type 2 Diabetes
• Reduces the risk of colon cancer
• Help achieve/maintain healthy weight
• Reduces depression and anxiety
• Promotes psychological well-being
• Builds/maintains healthy bones, muscles and joints

Dietetics

Accredited Practising Dietitians (APD's) are recognised professionals with the qualifications and skills to provide expert nutrition and dietary advice.

APD's are qualified to advise individuals and groups on nutrition related matters. They also have clinical training to modify diets to treat conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancers, gastro-intestinal diseases, food allergies and intolerances and obesity.

APD's have sound university qualifications accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), undertake ongoing training and education and comply with the Associations guidelines for best practice. APD's can:

• Assess people's nutritional needs
• Develop personalised eating plans and nutritional guidelines
• Provide information regarding:
  - Healthy Eating.
  - Reading food labels.
  - Choosing the best foods when shopping and eating out.
  - Healthy ways to prepare food.
• Sort out nutrition fact from fiction.
• Undertake nutrition and food research.
• Train health care professionals.
• Develop nutrition communications, programs and policies.

Dietetic Services are currentlly available at the Carrum Downs clinic.