Our Services & Fees
No matter who you are, what level of competition you play in, amateur or professional, if you play in an individual or team sport, Active Physiotherapy can and will help you return to your sport as quickly as possible.
Active Physiotherapy Physiotherapists draw upon their many years of experience to accurately diagnose the injury and plan an individually based treatment and rehabilitation program. This rehabilitation program will be designed and modified with close communication with your doctor, coach and any other appropriate individuals involved with your sport.
Active Physiotherapy Physiotherapists have close relationships with some of Melbourne’s top Orthopaedic Surgeons. Many of these respected Surgeons use Active Physiotherapy as their preferred choice for post surgical physiotherapy. Consequently the Physiotherapist at Active Physiotherapy are highly exposed and experienced in the following injuries and surgical procedures:
Knee Joint Surgery
- Arthroscopy / Debridement
- ACL Reconstruction
- Lateral Release / Stabilisation of Patella Femoral joint
- Full Knee Replacement / Partial Knee Replacement
- Tibial Osteotomy
- Meniscal Repair / Menisectomy
- Patella Tendon Repair
- Postero-lateral Reconstruction
- Autologous Cartilage Implantation
- Chondroplasty / Microfracture
- Fracture: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
- Arthroscopy / Debridement
- Achilles Repair
- Plantar Fascia release
- Lateral Ligament Repair
- Compartment Fasciotomy
- Fracture: Open Reduction Internal Fixation
- Foot Surgery
- Arthroscopy / Debridement
- Full Hip Replacement / Moore’s Hemiarthroplasty
- Dynamic Hip Screw
- Birmingham / Resurfacing Replacement
- Fracture Open Reduction Internal Fixation
- Repair of Rim Lesion
- Labral Repair
- Arthroscopy / Debridement
- Subacromial Decompression
- SLAP Repair
- Rotator Cuff Repair (tendon repair)
- Shoulder Stabilisation
- Shoulder Replacement
- Fracture: Open Reduction Internal Fixation
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Tennis Elbow Repair
- Golfer’s Elbow Repair
- Tendon Repair / Reconstruction
- Elbow Reconstruction
- Fracture: Open Reduction Internal Fixation
- Laminectomy
- Discectomy
- Spinal Fusion
Active Physiotherapy Physiotherapists can contact your surgeon and identify specific post operative protocol’s for each individual case.
At Active Physiotherapy we can help back and neck pain. Treatment commences with a full detailed assessment.
We will then use some or all of the following:
- Exercises
- Pilates back care regime
- Massage
- Heat and electrotherapy (ultrasound, TENS, traction, etc)
- Postural and ergonomic advice
- Facet Joint mobilization / manipulation
- Work site assessment
If required we will contact your GP to discuss medication and further tests (X-Rays, cat scans, etc).
Pregnancy and childbirth can be a very daunting experience, especially for first time "mums to be". The enormous bodily changes that occur, both emotionally and physically can at times be difficult to understand or cope with. Gaining knowledge and reassurance, of these changes can make the transition easier, and prepare you for the upcoming events, all in all, making a more positive approach to childbirth, and aiding towards a faster recovery after giving birth.
At Active Physiotherapy we can help by providing advice and education in regards to:
- Back care
- Appropriate exercises (eg:pelvic floor & abdominals)
- Incontinence
- Fitness
- Returning to "normal" shape after childbirth
- Treatment for pelvic/low back pain
- Treatment for any pregnancy related problems
- Treatment for any post natal problems
- Ante natal classes
- Post natal care
Active Physiotherapy provides all the ante and post natal physiotherapy care whilst in Waverley Private Hospital
Pilates is the latest buzzword in exercise training. Elite athletes, AFL stars and many others are now enjoying the benefits of these techniques, which were once the domain almost exclusively of ballerinas and movie stars.
Joseph Pilates, who developed the technique in the 1920’s, said, “The Pilates Method of body conditioning develops the body uniformly, corrects posture, restores vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit.”
Pilates is a true mind and body-conditioning programme. It focuses on mindful awareness of the way we move, while targeting very specifically the postural and stabilizer muscle groups of the spine and limbs.
Pilates offers improved flexibility, greater muscle strength and improved posture.
At Active Physiotherapy a Pilates exercise couch ("reformer"), tubing and balls are used for Pilates education.
Traditional Pilates exercises are performed on the Reformer, a moveable couch on which, the person stands, kneels, sits or reclines.
Resistance is adjusted by means of springs and pulleys. Attention to detail, especially posture and breathing is emphasised. Recruitment of ‘stabiliser’ muscle groups is encouraged, and in this lays the key to more complete rehabilitation following injury, and in the management of chronic pain.
Physiotherapists at Active Physiotherapy are highly qualified in the assessment and treatment of osteoarthritis. By making an appointment to see us, we can:
- Evaluate your condition.
- Provide education and self-management techniques.
- Provide specific treatments:
- Exercises for strength, fitness, flexibility, balance, coordination, and range of motion;
- Massage;
- Electrical stimulation;
- Heat, cold, or ultrasound treatments to decrease pain and increase flexibility;
- Mobility-skills training, such as getting in or out of bed or using a cane properly.
- Create a personalised home program with specific exercises, self-management techniques, and tools that help you manage your arthritis effectively
- Create hydrotherapy programs to air strength and mobility.
For patients who have osteoporosis, exercise is an essential part of treatment. Just as regular workouts build muscle, they also maintain and may even increase bone strength.
By strengthening your muscles and bones and improving your balance, exercise can reduce the risk of falls and resulting fractures. Exercise works well with estragon or other medications that increase bone density and strength.
Exercise, medication and a proper diet combat osteoporosis more effectively together than any one treatment alone could do. Remember that you’re never too old to exercise.
Make an appointment at Active Physiotherapy for information regarding a program of weight-bearing exercise and resistance training that will benefit your bones and muscles and also help your general health.
Active Physiotherapy incorporates remedial massage (when appropriate) as part of its overall management in the rehabilitation of patients.
Our Masseur – Victor Pogoriller – initially trained in the Soviet Union. There he gained experience as an athlete and later as a masseur at Olympic level (with the Russian Olympic Team).
Remedial massage involves work of the soft tissue (muscle, tendon and ligaments) for treatment of muscular problems.
Myofacial release aims to reduce adhesions between scar tissue from muscle tears (acute) or overuse injuries (chronic)./
Massage helps to improve loss of mobility and is a useful palliative treatment for chronic and acute pain.
Massage in conjunction with physiotherapy has shown to be a very effective treatment in optimising rehabilitation.
Workcover patients need a referral by a Medical Practitioner to claim for remedial massage therapy.
Physiotherapists at Active Physiotherapy Mount Waverley will fit and advise you if required.
- Elbow crutches
- Walking sticks
- Long shoe horns
- Easy reach “extendable hand”
- Theraband
- Hand theraballs
- Fitballs
- Lumbar rolls
- Pillows
- Wheat bags
- Ice packs
- Strapping tape
Customers who are not patients of Active Physiotherapy - Price excludes GST.
Delivery cost is a flat rate for Melbourne metropolitan areas. Country or overseas shipment will be calculated upon enquire.
Orders are to be made via email – office@activephysiotherapy.com.au. Active Physiotherapy will contact you to organise payment by credit card.
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Physiotherapy:
Initial Consultation: $65.00
Subsequent Consultation: $55.00
Remedial Massage:
30 minutes: $55.00
45 minutes: $65.00
60 minutes: $75.00
Patients Treated:
Workcover
TAC
Veteran's Affairs
Enhanced Primary Care
Private
Discounts for:
Unemployed
Pensioner’s
Self supporting students
GST is NOT applied to physiotherapy or massage treatment