Arthritis
Arthritis is a major cause of disability and handicap in Australia affecting people of all ages and walks of life. Arthritis is not a single condition. Arthritis literally means inflammation of the joint. The most common types of arthritis are: (OA) Osteoarthritis(RA) Rheumatoid arthritisFibromyalgiaLupusSeptic arthritis(JIA) Juvenile idiopathic arthritisGout, which account for 90% of all arthritis […]
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 […]
Hand & Wrist Injuries
Wrist pain or injury is common and can usually be successfully diagnosed and treated by your physiotherapist. This can occur as a result of simply everyday arm use. In a world of computers, wrists are subjected to constant typing and using a mouse. Our wrists also carry a lot of weight when performing upper body […]
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 now using the latest in advanced technology in the form of a Radial Pulse Wave (RPW) machine to […]
Ankle Injuries
Mike Christofis will take a detailed history of your ankle injury in order to best diagnose the sprain. He will also 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, […]
Shoulder Pain
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 […]
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 […]
Winter Sports Injuries
Statistically, sports injuries peak in the months of May, June and July. 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, […]
Lighten Your Load!
Carrying a schoolbag doesn’t have to be a pain: If your child is having problem with their neck, shoulders or back from carrying a heavy schoolbag, physiotherapy can help. Call Manjimup Physiotherapy today on 9777 1048.