Musculoskeletal Screening Central Coast
Nagging aches that keep coming back are often a sign that something in the way you move needs attention. Our musculoskeletal screening looks for the cause, whether that is a tendon under strain, an unstable joint, a postural imbalance or a repetitive strain injury.
Our senior sports physiotherapists Peter Buffon and Denny Shearwood, together with physiotherapist Todd Balneaves, start with an in-depth assessment that includes biomechanical analysis. We then explain what we find and treat it. We build a strengthening and load management plan so you can keep doing what you love.
We have been looking after Central Coast bodies since 1987. Learn more about our Central Coast physiotherapy services and how we can help you catch problems early and keep moving.
Our Unique Approach in Musculoskeletal Screening Physiotherapy
- In-Depth Assessment: We perform a thorough assessment to identify the source and cause of the pain. This includes a detailed history and physical examination, as well as an in-depth biomechanical analysis. We also examine above and below the area of concern.
- Clear Education: We educate on their diagnosis, the nature of the injury and what to expect, and utilise anatomy programs to assist with their understanding of the injury.
- Hands-On Therapy and Strengthening: We utilise a combination of manual therapy, soft tissue massage, stretching, and range of motion exercises to manage pain and restore movement. This is accompanied by a strengthening/proprioception program to build functional strength and stability.
- Specialised Tools: With these sorts of injuries it can be important to manage training/sports load to allow things to settle if necessary.
- Home Exercise Programs: We utilise the Physitrack app that allows us to provide you with a tailored home-based exercise program. This technology allows us to send videos or printouts to your email to follow along at home.
- Orthotics/Taping (if required): We may utilise orthotics and taping as an adjunct to our treatment to improve biomechanics and provide pain relief while we get you stronger and more stable.
Common Conditions Identified Through Musculoskeletal Screening
Tendinopathies
Joint Instabilities
Postural Imbalances
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Sciatica or Nerve Entrapments
Lower Back and Pelvic Dysfunction
Meet Our Physiotherapists
Don’t Push Through the Pain
Nagging injuries don’t fix themselves. Let’s figure out what’s going on
and build a plan to get you strong again.
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