Melbourne Physical Therapy

Many people do not understand the purpose of physical therapy or trivialize its importance. Some individuals are under the impression that physical therapy is “just stretching” or that exercises prescribed during physical therapy can be found by watching videos on the internet. This is a mistake and could result in one not recovering from their injury to the fullest extent possible or could lead one to reinjure themselves.

Our Melbourne physical therapists are specially trained and licensed individuals who have studied physiology, as well as biology, anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics and pharmacology. They use this knowledge to assess each individual’s unique needs and injuries and put together a tailor-made program to restore their pre-injury abilities. Our therapists often use guided movements during their individual sessions to help patients mobilize muscles that they may not be able to easily move on their own. Therapists also teach their clients how to properly execute exercises during their session so that they can perform them at home. Individuals who attempt to “make up” their own stretches at home may use improper form or choose an exercise or stretch that exacerbates their injury. In other cases, it may not be safe for an individual to attempt certain exercises at home that they are not capable of performing safely. Our therapists take a patient’s individualized needs into account, and may also prescribe heat and cold therapies, massage, or utilize electro stimulation on muscles, depending on a person’s situation.

Physical therapy addresses complications with neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries, and back and neck injuries

We work with both adults who suffer from chronic or acute injuries as well as children and teenagers who have experienced an accident or a developmental disorder. Patients may be dealing with a chronic or degenerative condition or an acute injury. Despite a person’s long-term prognosis, working with a professional who can help to strengthen muscles and improve flexibility as much as possible is almost always beneficial.