Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, clinically known as Adhesive Capsulitis, is a condition that can severely limit the mobility and function of the shoulder joint. This painful condition can make even the simplest daily tasks challenging. However, there’s hope – and it comes in the form of physiotherapy. Frozen shoulder typically progresses through three stages: the freezing stage, […]
Radial Pulse Wave (RPW) Therapy
Use of this cutting edge technology is proven to enhance and reset the healing pattern. The basic principles behind shockwave therapy are the high pressured acoustic shockwaves, which travel through the skin to stimulate pain relief and tissue repair.Benefits include: pain reduction, healing and restoration of muscle tone RPW therapy is used to treat:Frozen shouldersKnee […]
Vertigo
Vertigo is a sensation of movement or spinning, tilting or swaying when your body is not actually moving. It is most commonly caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). If you have been living with the effects of BPPV, Michael Christofis can diagnose and treat this condition. Once normal vestibular function has returned, he will […]
When do I start Physiotherapy?
In most cases, physical therapy can be initiated right away after an injury. You don’t need a doctor’s prescription to get started. Michael Christofis will perform a thorough assessment of any affected area such as joints, tendons, ligaments bones and muscles of the limbs and spine. Remember: Earliest is best Call Manjimup Physiotherapy today 9777 […]
Why Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapists are the experts when it comes to movement and function.They are university trained health professionals who diagnose and provide treatment for people suffering from physical problems arising from injury, disease, illness and ageing. Michael Christofis aims to improve a person’s quality of life to alleviate pain and restore function by using a variety of […]
Overuse Injuries
Overuse injuries occur when a particular part of the body is subjected to repeated demand over a long period of time. Activity that involves using the same motions over and over – particularly if these are ramped up too quickly, performed for extended periods or made using an incorrect or unsafe technique – can cause […]
Headaches
As a headache or migraine sufferer, you will know how painful and disruptive a severe headache or migraine attack can be. Medical experts now accept that some forms of head pain are caused by problems in the upper spine. Head pain may have many causes. Correctly identifying the cause will lead to better treatment. Michael […]
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (D.O.M.S) is a medical condition that is characterised by the stiffness, tenderness and pain in muscles several hours after performing a strenuous physical activity. When muscles are stressed, small microscopic tears occur in the ligaments, coupled with the stiffness and inflammation that accompany these tears, causing the pain and fatigue. The […]
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease is characterised by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, leading to increased bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk. One in three women and one in twelve men over 50 years of age are affected. Bones with Osteoporosis fracture more easily than normal bones. Even a minor […]
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain usually falls into one of two categories: Nociceptive pain is caused by damage to body tissue and usually described as a sharp, aching, or throbbing pain. The damage may be due to an event such as an injury or surgery or an active disease process within the tissues. Neuropathic pain occurs when there […]