Downs Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Clinics
Physiotherapy in Toowoomba

Only these patients with chronic conditions complicated concern needs that are being managed by their doctor lower a Chronic Disease Management (CAM) plan can claim Medicare benefits for physiotherapy treatments. At Downs Physiotherapy we value our people, their skills and abilities. Anyone who has experienced shoulder pain knows how painful and debilitating it can be. If shoulder pain has been getting you down, Downs Physiotherapy can help. In some cases, physiotherapy can prohibit the need for surgery which is appropriate news given that shoulder surgery can sometimes incur a year lengthy recovery. Rehabilitation of any shoulder injury requires skilled management from a health professional and an earnest commitment to recovery from the patient. Patients are referred from throughout Southern Queensland to Downs Physiotherapy where experience and the latest techniques are combined to maximize certain results for patients, including those requiring preoperative and postoperative shoulder surgery treatment. Physiotherapy treatment of neck pain includes: To find out the cause of the pain. Treatment including mobilization techniques to assess the spinal joints are used. Typical physio treatments are exercise programmed, nerve mobilizing techniques, correction of poor posture, trunk segmental mobilization and strengthening of the deep flex or muscles of the cervical spine. Lymphoedema can be described as the chronic swelling of a limb or body part. Downs Physiotherapy offers assessment and treatment for patients with lymphoedema. This assessment will aid to endorse diagnosis as well as form a treatment plan which often includes a specific exercise program. We present a comprehensive program from initial assessment, diagnosis through to treatment including graduated pelvic floor exercise programs, manual therapies, lifestyle advise, training bladder habits, management of post op recovery, and referral to a more pertinent health professional if required. Physiotherapy uses a variety of techniques to aid your muscles and joints labor to their packed potential. Provide exercise programs, including exercise in water and group exercise programs, designed to improve mobility and strengthen muscles. It has been shown that patients who exercise preoperatively, even a month before to surgery, accelerate their chances of a better recovery. Assessments for return to work, activity and sport. Downs Physiotherapy staff See the tolerant in hospital for immediate post op care, exercises and advice. Jackie has worked as a physio in both private and hospital settings and currently works closely with orthopedic surgeons in Toowoomba and Brisbane in rehabilitation of patients who have had shoulder surgery. Director Physiotherapist and AA Sports Physiotherapist David has a notable interest in sports injuries, injuries in adolescent's, hip and knee injuries, back and neck pain as healthy as swimming, running, hockey and rugby injuries. Behind a scanty years of working in Gyms, she moved on to her Master of Physiotherapy Studies. Casey has a keen interest in under limb and sporting injuries. Nadia Robotham talks about Downs physiotherapists and the role they play in orthopedic recovery for hospital patients.