GLA:D Exercise Program
The GLA:D® program (Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark) is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms.
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The GLA:D® program (Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark) is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms.
We strictly follow infection control procedures to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. We make sure to prepare and sterilize all our instruments and equipment, adhering to the National Infection Control Australian Standards AS 4187 - 1994 Code of Practice.
By the time a client presents for their first physiotherapy appointment, they have often been living with some level of pain for a period of time. This pain will likely be affecting sleep, work, day to day tasks, exercise, sport and can often take a toll on your overall happiness and quality of life.
Here at PhyxMe Physiotherapy, our podiatrists have established close working relationships with most respected and qualified Sports Physicians and Orthopaedic Surgeons across Cairns.
When you are injured playing sport you need a physiotherapist who is experienced dealing with sporting injuries. A sports physio understands the significant demands placed on an athlete’s body, the stress this places on specific structures, and the injuries that occur with sport-related contact.
Exercise rehabilitation plays a vital role in helping you regain full function following an injury or surgery, or to manage chronic conditions and pain. When you see a Physiotherapist in one of our Cairns clinics they will individually tailor a progressive exercise program for you to restore strength, flexibility, muscle endurance and power.
At PhyxMe Physiotherapy, we make sure that your child is following the normal developmental progressions by having our podiatrist perform the right assessments and treatments.
Injuries, pain and disorders that affect the human body’s movement or musculoskeletal system (i.e. muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, etc.) can be phyxed by our musculoskeletal physiotherapists.
Running is one of the simplest, easiest forms of exercise and is a sport in its own right. But running is not risk free. Injury incidence in runners is high with > 70% of runners experiencing some type of injury in their running lifetime.
Also known as Western Acupuncture, dry needling is a treatment modality regularly used by physiotherapists in our Cairns clinics to stimulate the release of pain relieving chemicals release trigger points and muscle knots to restore length and movement to muscles which have become functionally shortened or in spasm reduce inflammation and improve blood flow Dry needling involves inserting fine acupuncture needles through the skin into the muscle in an attempt to restore function to the muscle and fascial tissue.
Orthotics refer to custom-made shoe devices specifically tailored to decrease foot stresses inflicted by incorrect foot motion.
As well as relieving pain, tension and stress, massage can also be targeted to injury treatment and prevention, improving athletic performance, correcting posture and improving chronic conditions. At PhyxMe Cairns our therapists are trained to identify and target the main cause of the problem and work with you to achieve a desired outcome. Massage is ideal for anyone
Video gait analysis is an advanced body movement analysis that provides assistance in assessing and diagnosing complex motion-related pathologies of the foot, ankle, knee, hip, and lower back.
Shockwave therapy is a non-surgical treatment modality used by our Cairns physiotherapists for treating chronic pain, in particular for people suffering from jumper’s knee shoulder pain tennis elbow Achilles and heel pain plantar fasciitis calcifications hip pain
At PhyxMe Physio Cairns we offer a wide range of treatment, modalities and specialised podiatry services.
Diabetic footcare is necessary to ensure a stable foot and lower limb health. Diabetic Australia has been recommending patients to have an annual visit to their podiatrist to reassess their foot health status.
Here at PhyxMe Physiotherapy, we are able to accurately recommend the type of shoe for our patients by using digital gait analysis. Selecting the right shoe for you makes a huge impact in reducing and preventing pain.
Senior Cairns physiotherapists Megan Thomas, Chris Thomas and Simon Morris are experienced at diagnosing and treating complex musculoskeletal problems, drawing from a wide range of assessment domains and management options.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a program designed by the Australian Government that provides support to people living with disability and their families by giving them ensured access to the services they need.
Ergonomic Assessments We can review and assess your physical work environment to reduce the risk of injury and maximise productivity. These assessments can also support an injured worker returning to work to minimise discomfort during recovery and to prevent any aggravation of the injury.
Using the same non-invasive imaging technology used during pregnancy and diagnostic testing, real time ultrasound (RTUS) therapy shows you how your muscles are contracting as you move and perform exercises. Real-time images are displayed on a screen enabling your physiotherapist to show you the different layers of muscles as they contract and relax, and measure their timing, strength and endurance.
Allsports Physiotherapy has proudly partnered with PhyxMe Physiotherapy. Located in the central suburb of Edge Hill, PhyxMe treats all musculoskeletal conditions and has become a leading provider of sports-based physiotherapy in Cairns.
Operating under the same model as Allsports, PhyxMe is the largest multidisciplinary and open plan clinic in Cairns employing clinicians with extensive experience in sports, pre and post natal and vestibular therapies. Located adjacent to the clinic is Q Pilates, a specialised boutique Pilates studio offering physiotherapy and fitness-based Pilates.
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