A slant board is a simple yet highly effective tool that has rapidly risen in popularity for its ability to assist with strengthening, stretching and stability during exercise and rehabilitation.
Category Archives: Treatment Modalities and Aids
The Strassburg sock is a type of splint designed to be worn at night or during periods of rest. It maintains the foot and ankle in a ‘neutral’ position to keep tension on the plantar fascia in a lengthened position. This allows the transition to weight-bearing after a period of rest to be comfortable.
In the evolving field of physiotherapy, advancements in technology are continuously reshaping the way practitioners approach pain management and rehabilitation. One such breakthrough is the EMS DolorClast® High Power Laser, a state-of-the-art device designed to optimize therapeutic outcomes through the principles of high power laser therapy (HPLT). Known for its ability to accelerate healing, alleviate pain, and improve mobility, this technology has become a game-changer for both clinicians and patients.
Effective communication is essential in healthcare. For Spanish-speaking individuals, finding a physiotherapist who understands both the language and cultural context can significantly impact their treatment experience.
In the increasingly multicultural society that is Sydney, effective communication in healthcare is more important than ever. For Italian speaking individuals seeking physiotherapy, having a practitioner who speaks their language can significantly enhance the treatment experience.
At Sydney Physio Clinic we are aware that people have very busy lives, finding the time to make an appointment during the regular working week isn’t easy to do. For this reason we are very happy to offer weekend Physio appointments in the city.
Using Standing Desks To Increase Life Expectancy The American Cancer Society released research statistics indicating people sitting more than six hours a day have a higher death rate. It is easy to see why sitting is labeled as the new smoking. Couple this with other studies finding similar results, where active people exercising for at… Read More >
Ultrasound Therapy As Used By Physiotherapists? Ultrasound therapy in physiotherapy is the utilization of sound waves to help stimulate a healing response. As a result, this from of ultrasound is referred to as therapeutic ultrasound. The sound waves utilized in therapeutic ultrasound, sit above the range capable of being detected by human hearing. Sound waves… Read More >
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 >
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 >