Physiotherapist:
Hayden Latimer BPhty, Cred. McKenzie, Member APA
Physiotherapy at City Clinic is a "hands on" manual therapy for the treatment of injuries to joints, muscles,
tendons, nerves, ligaments and fascia. Our Physiotherapists understand how and why these structures move and why pain and injury occur and we
aim to restore normal movement allowing the affected tissues to repair in a balanced and appropriate way.
City Clinic Physiotherapists
use a wide range of skills to treat a variety of problems including:
- Back and Neck pain
- Sports Injuries
- Work related over use problems and accidents
- Fractures and Trauma
- Postural problems including chronic neck/shoulder discomfort
- Headaches
- Joint pain and stiffness including arthritis
- Post Operative rehabilitation, pre & post arthroscopy, including joint replacements and A.C.L. Reconstructions
- Muscle and Ligament tears/strains
- Whiplash
- Sciatica
- Frozen Shoulder
- Ergonomic Advice
- Pregnancy related problems
- Balance Problems
Following an initial comprehensive assessment, a full objective examination and hands on assessment with functional
testing is performed to establish a diagnosis.
Treatment may involve different ways of relieving pain, restoring function, flexibility
and strength. Skills and techniques used may include mobilisations of joints and or soft tissues, manipulation, postural correction,
electrotherapy, exercises and muscle rehabilitation.
City Clinic Physiotherapists also utilises Pilates, Self Help and Preventative
Rehabilitation Programmes.
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