Eastwood, NSW -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/03/2014 -- Michelle Collins, principal physiotherapist at Northern Districts Physiotherapy Eastwood, announced that the premiere practice offers a full range of physiotherapy services specifically designed for women and expectant mothers. Therapies address the changing and evolving needs of patients throughout each trimester of pregnancy and every stage of life.
"Physiotherapy surrounds hands-on symptom relief, strengthening the core and pelvic floor and strategies for self-management," said Collins.
Bodily changes and fluctuating hormones during pregnancy and menopause changes a women's center of gravity and weakens the pelvic muscles. It can result in a myriad of issues, from pain and discomfort to incontinence, and difficulties in balance and stability. The practice's specialized physiotherapy options strengthens the body and improves balance, facilitates restful sleep and alleviates pain.
Therapy sessions are also effective for treating pain and discomfort that can arise from breastfeeding positions and for returning women to their pre-pregnancy figure. Ultrasound treatments are available to assist with mastitis to open ducts and promote circulation.
The clinic provides therapies to address the needs of children and adults. Treatment plans are tailored to the individual to accommodate their specific needs and modified to reflect the patient's progress. Therapies can be used alone or in combination to obtain optimal results. The focus is on pain relief, restoring function and rehabilitation of current and previous injuries.
Surgical interventions require careful monitoring and in-depth treatment, management and rehabilitation plan. Knowledgeable therapists assist patients regain strength and flexibility, minimize scar tissue and return to their normal range of activities quickly. Prescription exercise plays an integral role in rehabilitation.
Therapeutic massage and dry needling is effective for an extensive variety of chronic disease, injury rehabilitation and pain relief. The methods increase circulation, work with the body's own mechanisms to accelerate healing and is particularly effective for people that have developed scar tissue. The therapies aid in removing toxins from the body and are used by professional athletes to enhance sports performance.
Hands-on manual manipulation and mobilisation addresses mobility issues and is effective for retraining the body in the proper way to move following extended periods of inactivity. It's a passive form of therapy that's particularly beneficial if the patient is unable to fully participate in therapy on their own.
Custom and prescription orthotic devices are available to alleviate pain and realign the body. GaitScan™ technology enables therapists to ascertain the exact cause of pain and dysfunction with pinpoint accuracy.
The elite physiotherapy services developed for women at the practice addresses specific needs and conditions that affect women at every stage of their life, from childhood to pregnancy and menopause. Therapies are all designed to alleviate pain, strengthen and stabilize the body, and maintain function and quality of life.
For more information, call 02 9874 8410 or visit Northern Districts Physiotherapy Eastwood online.
MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION
Michelle Collins
Principal Physiotherapist
Northern Districts Physiotherapy Eastwood
Phone: 02 9874 8410
Website: http://ndpe.com.au