Treatments

1. Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries

  • TreatmentsBack and Neck Injuries
  • Joint Pain and Stiffness
  • Sports Injuries
  • Headaches
  • Hand Injuries
  • Chronic Pain Syndromes
  • Fitness Assessments
  • Biomechanical Foot Assessment
  • Orthotic Prescription
  • Post Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Whiplash Injuries

2. Biomechanical Assessment and Othotics

A Biomechanical examination involves:

  • Examination of feet, legs, hips and lower spine
  • Complete history analysis
  • Range of motion testing
  • Alignment tests
  • Gait analysis
  • Casting and fitting of Orthotics if appropriate

About Orthotics

An orthotic is a custom arch support for the foot, which by improving structural alignment and restricting and enhancing motion, reduces or eliminates pain in areas such as feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back.

In combination with strengthening or stretching exercises they correct anomalies in alignment and gait and prevent the development of strain or pain.

Orthotic design is dependent on injury, foot type, lifestyle and footwear.

Shoes

Properly designed and fitted footwear are essential to the function of your orthotics. At the end of the assessment, shoe recommendations are given. However, it is usually recommended to wait until you receive the orthotics before you shop, just to ensure the most ideal fit.

Occupational Injury3. Occupational Injury
  • Back and Neck Injuries
  • Repetitive Strain Injury
  • Rehabilitation for Return to Work
  • Ergonomic and manual handling advice
4. Shockwave Therapy

Marble City Physiotherapy is pleased to announce that we now offer these state-of-the-art specialised treatment services for the management of musculskeletal tissue pain syndromes.

ShockwaveExtra Corporal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) directs thousands of targeted shock wave pulses to the affected area. The shockwave is a physical shock not an electric one. ESWT causes a controlled micro-trauma at the lesion site. The body responds with increased metabolic activity around the site of pain. A mild inflammation ensues and scar tissue is broken down as well as calcification. This stimulates and accelerates the healing process.

Benefits:

  • Works without the use of xrays or drugs
  • Stimulates the body’s natural self healing process
  • Usually an immediate reduction of pain and improved movement
  • Nonsurgical treatment approach
  • No significant side effects
  • Accelerates healing
  • Affordable and not time consuming
  • Coverage is available from most insurance companies

Treatment Protocol:

A course of 3 treatments is necessary at weekly intervals. Treatment causes minimal discomfort and takes less than half an hour.

Indications:

Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonopathy, Tennis Elbow, Jumpers Knee, Stress Fractures, Calcific Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Bursitis, Chronic Trigger Points, Non Healing Ulcers, Non Union of Fractures, Mortons Neuroma, Scar Tissue Treatment, Hallux Rigidus.

5. Women's Health
  • Post-partum spinal pain treatment
  • Pre and Post Surgical Treatment
  • Osteoporosis exercise prescription
  • Lifestyle Management