How Does Shockwave Treatment Achieve Results? One principle behind how shockwave treatment (ESWT) achieves great results, is through the generated high pressured acoustic shockwaves travelling through the skin, inducing microtrauma to the targeted tissue. This microtrauma stimulates a healing response in the body. A response which can involve blood vessel formation, improved metabolism, increased nutrient… Read More >
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Shockwave Therapy At Sydney Physio Clinic At Sydney Physio Clinic we are pleased to be able offer our patients access to radial shockwave therapy. Shockwave therapy (also referred to as ESWT) is a relatively new tool used in the fight against many chronic musculoskeletal conditions. An effective tool in the conservative treatment of soft tissue… Read More >
Sydney Physio Clinic Provides The Highest Quality Radial Shockwave Therapy On The Market Choosing the very best shockwave therapy (ESWT) machine to offer patients was our number one priority. Back when we looked into purchasing a unit more than 10 years ago, there were already a few manufactures on the market. At this stage shockwave… Read More >
X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation. As a radiological tool X-rays have been used successfully in musculoskeletal imaging for decades.
Cortisone Injections Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory medications. Cortisone injections (injecting corticosteroids) are typically utilized in an attempt to offer fast acting relief to inflamed muscles, tendons, tendon-sheaths, joints, and bursae. In terms of the risk to benefit ratio, historically corticosteroid injections are thought of being worth consideration. Particularity in the management of joint and soft-tissue… Read More >
Knowing what to ask & what will be asked of you will help you get the most out of your session when preparing for a physiotherapy appointment.
Should I Make An Appointment With A Physio Near Me? When booking in to see a physio near me there are a few things to consider, namely is seeing a physio worth it? As a physio I would like to think that a physio can assist in making a very positive impact on your quality… Read More >
Massage And Physiotherapy Treatment We now offer sports massage from Sydney Physio Clinic. Traditionally the use of massage has made up a large amount of the treatment time spent in physio rooms. Regardless of the complaint, be it a sports injury, post-op rehab following surgeries, or for the treatment of sore back and necks, massage… Read More >
Yoga is for everyone and as a physiotherapist I feel yoga can play an important role in many of my patents overall rehab/maintenance programs.
How To Choose The Right Yoga For Your Needs These days yoga is a relatively mainstream form of exercise where the benefits of performing regular yoga practice being numerous and varied. Depending on the style of yoga you are performing means the focus and therefore the benefits will vary. Some of the typical benefits listed… Read More >