Dry Needling
Acupuncture originates from China and has been practiced there for countless years. Although there are records of acupuncture being utilised hundreds of years ago in Europe, it was throughout the second half of the twentieth century it began to spread out rapidly into Western cultures. Dry Needling involves the insertion of extremely thin needles into the […]
Plantar Fasciitis
Are your first steps in the morning painful? Does prolonged standing cause painful feet or heels? Do you feel like you are walking on a bruise? Chances are you are suffering from PLANTAR FASCIITIS. Manjimup Physiotherapy is using the latest in advanced technology in the form of a Radial Pulse Wave (RPW) machine to treat […]
Winter Sport Injuries
Statistically, sports injuries peak in the winter months. This is not surprising because cold muscles, tendons and ligaments increase the risk of sustaining injury, as well our most popular contact sports like rugby and AFL are played in these months. In order to reduce the risk of a winter sports injury, your physiotherapist is most […]
Ankle Injuries
Mike Christofis will take a detailed history of your ankle injury in order to best diagnose it. He will perform a detailed physical examination of your hip, knee, ankle and foot in order to provide you with the best possible treatment plan. The specific management will depend on the grade of ankle injury, as well […]
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
People with Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) pain may experience: • Pain that may be sharp, stabbing or dull, on one side of the pelvis/low back, groin, or tailbone.• Pain that may radiate down to the knee.• Pain with movement, such as standing up from a sitting position, turning in bed, or bending/twisting.• Muscle tightness and tenderness […]
Sitting is the new Smoking!
Not moving enough may be as hazardous to your health as smoking.Does your job requires you to sit all day operating machinery in the bush, driving long distances or working at a desk in front of a computer? Do you suffer from any of the following?• Neck/shoulder pain• Headaches• Trouble sleeping• Trouble moving in the […]
Physiotherapy and Pain Management
Physiotherapy is practised by professionally trained physiotherapists who are skilled and educated specifically in proper care and rehabilitation. It involves treatment that focuses on prevention of injuries or disabilities, it helps to relieve pain, promote healing and restore function and movement.How is physiotherapy used to treat pain?Physiotherapists take a holistic approach, looking at the body […]
Shoulder Injuries
Painful shoulder conditions that limit movement are very common and are caused by injuries affecting the shoulder joint, muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. Mike Christofis can assist with the following shoulder conditions:•Frozen Shoulder•Chronic Shoulder Pain and Stiffness•Shoulder Muscle Spasm and Tension•Arthritis of the Shoulder•Diagnosis of Shoulder Pain•Rotator Cuff Disorders such as tears and strains•Impingement Syndrome•AC […]
Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring strains happen when hamstring muscles or tendons are stretched beyond what they can withstand or are torn when substantial stretching of the muscle occurs. They are fairly common in sports activities requiring the athlete to forcefully run or jump. A hamstring strain is also called a pulled hamstring or hamstring tear. An inflamed hamstring […]
Headaches: Physiotherapy or Pain Killers?
Physiotherapists are crucial in treating cervicogenic headaches. This is where the pain that should be felt in your neck is referred to your head. These headaches are most common in people who look down all day. And this type of headache is muscular and standard painkillers will not help – which often leads to people […]