• Physiotherapy
• Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Sports Physiotherapy
• Spinal Physiotherapy
• Manipulative Physiotherapy
• Hydrotherapy
• Dry Needling
• Exercise Physiology
• Clinical Rehabilitation and Exercise
• Clinical Pilates and Pilates-informed Exercise
• Podiatry
• Occupational Injury Management Industrial Physiotherapy – Home & Work Place Assessments
• Pre-employment Screening

Physiotherapy:

Physiotherapists are health professionals primarily concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of spinal and muscular disorders.

Physiotherapists utilise knowledge of normal movement and the function of bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments to determine if they are performing effectively and normally.

The aim is to restore normal and pain free function with the use of manual physical treatments including joint mobilisation, massage, electrotherapy, joint manipulation and exercises complemented by advice and education.

At Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre we see a range of clients who benefit from physiotherapy including athletes recovering from an sporting injury, a worker rehabilitating from a back injury to young people suffering growing pains to the older person coping with the ageing process.

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Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy:

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists have undertaken advanced, intensive training, have studied the latest evidence-based research and undergone rigorous examinations to be awarded fellowship in the Australian College of Physiotherapists (FACP).

Accordingly, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists are recognised by the profession as having the highest level of musculoskeletal skills and are profession leaders in the management of musculoskeletal problems. The skill of the Specialist lies in the ability to assess, treat and manage complex, difficult and, at times, multi-factorial musculoskeletal problems.

Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre Director, Andrew Dalwood (FACP) is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapy in 2009.

Manipulative Physiotherapy:

Manipulative physiotherapy is the term used for special handling techniques to promote healing of soft tissue. These techniques may include myofascial release, joint mobilisation and massage therapy. Our practitioners will determine if this service is required to rehabilitate your condition.

Hydrotherapy at Waverley Park Physiotherapy:

Hydrotherapy can offer a perfect adjunct to physiotherapy, to assist strengthening, mobilisation and movement.

Hydrotherapy involves gentle exercises in warm water with programs individually tailored to each person’s particular needs.

Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre offers two hydrotherapy classes per week, performed by our physiotherapists, at the Oasis Pool in Dandenong: Monday 1.00 – 1.30pm and Thursday 12.00 – 12.30pm. View more information here or contact reception on 9795 0668.

Dry Needling:

Involves needling to altered or dysfunctional tissues in order to improve or restore function. This may include needling of myofascial trigger points, periosteum, or other soft tissue. Dry Needling can be used as an adjunct to your normal physiotherapy treatment.

Exercise Physiology:

Exercise Physiologists specialise in exercise prescription and the delivery of exercise programs for elite athletes through to people suffering from injury and/or chronic disease, including diabetes, obesity, arthritis and cardiovascular disease.

Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre Exercise Physiologists Brooke DeHey, Sophie Grumley and Megan Jepson conduct initial exercise assessments, exercise classes, one-on-one exercise sessions & personal training at our Mulgrave clinic.

Exercise Physiology appointments at Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre, including personal training sessions, can be made by calling the clinic on 9795 0668 or please ask at reception.

Clinical Rehabilitation and Exercise:

You may be referred to us by your Doctor or you may be seeking relief from ongoing injury or chronic problem, so a Clinical Rehabilitation & Exercise (CRE) program at Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre maybe a treatment of choice.

“Clinical” refers to an accredited APA physiotherapist fully accessing you then tailoring, monitoring, supporting and reassessing an individual CRE program.

The CRE program at WPPC may address your muscle activity, power or speed. It may aim to help soft tissue repair, reduce stiffness & pain, increase flexibility & mobility and improve your quality of life. Your CRE program may include some Clinical Pilates and/or Pilates-informed exercises, and other strengthening and balance exercises.

Clinical Pilates and Pilates-informed Exercise:

Supervised by a qualified physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates is a special series of pilates-informed exercises to develop core and limb strength, restore flexibility and improve posture.

Performed on-site in the gym at Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre, Clinical Pilates and/or pilates informed exercise may form part of a tailored CRE program, performed either one-one one or in small group sessions, led by our qualified physiotherapists.

Podiatry at Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre:

Podiatrists are trained to provide comprehensive foot care. They play an important role in the maintenance of mobility and consequently general health and independence of all members of the community. Podiatrists are able to assist you with a range of painful and debilitating foot problems.

Podiatrists treat conditions which may include those resulting from bone and joint disorders such as arthritis and soft-tissue and muscular pathologies, as well as neurological and circulatory disease. Podiatrists are also able to diagnose and treat any complications of the above which affect the lower limb, including:

• Ingrown & fungal nails
• Corns, callouses
• Diabetes foot care & education
• Foot, ankle, knee & leg pain
• Orthotic assessment and prescription
• Footwear & exercise prescription
• Biomechanical assessments
• Foot mobilisation therapy
• Prolotherapy
• Trigger point dry needling

Podiatrist Carol Ngoo provides podiatry treatment at Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre.

Podiatrist Carol Ngoo provides her podiatry services to all ages.  She has been a practicing podiatrist for over 10 years, and is the Director of Gentle Touch Foot Clinic.

At Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre, the podiatry services covers all foot issues from growing pains, sporting injuries, diabetes, orthotics, biomechanical assessment, ingrown toenails, heel pain and general foot care.

Podiatry appointments at Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre can be made by calling the clinic on 9795 0668 or please ask at reception.

Occupational Injury Management Industrial Physiotherapy – Home & Work Place Assessments:

Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre has physiotherapists highly experienced in Industrial Physiotherapy.

As a leader in Occupational Physiotherapy, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Andrew Dalwood (FACP) has over 25+ years experience in consulting & advising corporate organisations & Victorian Government departments on workplace ergonomics and environment.

WPPC can provide one on one appointments tailored to the individual and work requirements; and we can complete on-site workplace assessments so that your employees have the safest return to work plan.

With increased working from home, it is important to ensure correct home desk set-up to help prevent injury & avoid pain. Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre provides home & office workplace ergonomic assessments. Learn more here.

Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre is registered to provide services for TAC and Worksafe clients.

Pre-employment Screening:

Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre can perform pre-employment physical screening, helping to ensure potential staff are the best available and physically able to meet the requirements of the specified role.

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