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Back
and
Neck
Pain
Physiotherapists
are
the
health
professionals
most
commonly
used
by
medical
practitioners
and
specialists
when
referring
patients
for
the
treatment
of
neck
and
back
pain.
Back
and
neck
pain
can
be
caused
by
problems
with
discs,
joints,
muscles
and/or
ligaments.
These
structures
can
be
injured
as
a
result
of
acute
trauma,
poor
postural
habits
and/or
the
accumulation
of
physical
stress
on
the
spine.
Pain
can
also
occur
as
a
result
of
arthritis,
degenerating
discs,
muscle
tension,
muscle
weakness
and/or
normal
wear
and
tear.
Physiotherapists
are
university
qualified
in
the
assessment
and
treatment
of
spinal
problems.
Physiotherapists
treat
back
and
neck
pain
using
a
variety
of
techniques.
These
techniques
include
joint
mobilisation
(a
gentle,
safe
form
of
manipulation),
traction,
heat,
laser,
ultrasound
and
exercises.
Advice
can
also
be
provided
on
ways
to
relieve
your
pain
by
correcting
its
cause,
for
example
the
correction
of
poor
postural
habits.
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Arthritic
Pain
Have
you
been
told
there
is
nothing
you
can
do
about
your
arthritis?
A
large
proportion
of
arthritic
pain
occurs
due
to
joint
stiffness
and
the
associated
inflammation.
Specialised
physiotherapy
techniques
can
safely
decrease
this
stiffness,
in
turn
reducing
inflammation
and
significantly
improving
your
pain.
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Sports
Injuries
Sports
injuries
not
properly
treated
can
lead
to
ongoing
problems
which
can
affect
your
sporting
performance
or
future
health!
Sports
injuries,
whether
they
are
recent
or
old
injuries
continuing
to
cause
problems,
need
professional
assessment
and
management
to
ensure
no
unnecessary
complications
arise.
Injuries
left
to
heal
themselves
can
lead
to
long
term
residual
problems
due
to
soft
tissue
adhesions
and
tightness,
joint
stiffness,
muscle
imbalance
and
a
deficiency
in
the
return
of
normal
muscle
strength.
Physiotherapists
are
highly
qualified
and
trained
in
the
assessment
and
treatment
of
sports
injuries
and
have
a
traditional
working
relationship
with
doctors.
With
a
comprehensive
knowledge
of
biomechanics,
tissue
pathology
and
tissue
healing,
experienced
physiotherapists
play
an
integral
part
in
the
treatment,
rehabilitation
and
injury
prevention
of
professional
athletes
in
sporting
teams
and
organisations
such
as
the
Australian
Olympic
Team
and
the
Australian
Institute
of
Sport.
The
physiotherapists
at
Revesby
Physiotherapy
&
Sports
Injury
Centre
have
extensive
experience
in
the
treatment
of
both
non-elite
and
elite
athletes.
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Other
Conditions
Including:
-
Joint
&
muscular
pain
-
Shoulder
pain
-
Foot
&
heel
pain
-
Correction
of
spinal
scoliosis
-
Headaches
-
Rehabilitation
following
surgery
-
Workplace
injuries
-
Core
stability
exercises
-
Motor
vehicle
injuries
-
Postural
correction
-
Exercise
programs
-
Pre-surgery
exercise
preparation
-
Application
of
waterproof
fibreglass
casts
&
splints
for
fractures
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