Here at Balgowlah Physiotherapy, we are committed to getting you back to your pain-free life as quickly as possible. We use various evidence-based and tried-and-tested methods to achieve this, including Balgowlah Physiotherapy taping strategies, shockwave therapy, electrotherapy, and muscle energy techniques.
- Various Taping Strategies
- Shockwave Therapy
- Electrotherapy
- Muscle Energy Technique
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Balgowlah Physiotherapy: Effective Techniques for Pain Relief
Balgowlah Physiotherapy Taping Strategies
There’s a saying amongst physios: “there are a million and one ways to tape an ankle.” This applies to many body parts, and at Balgowlah Physiotherapy, we’ve explored them all. That’s why we now confidently use our Balgowlah Physiotherapy taping strategies, which include both Rocktaping and rigid taping.
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What is Rocktaping?
Rocktaping is a type of kinesio-taping, a stretchy adhesive tape used by Balgowlah Physiotherapy to decrease swelling, relax muscles, and provide stability. It’s particularly helpful for acute muscle strains, tears, and spasmed lower back muscles. Plus, you’ll look like an Olympic athlete while wearing it!
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What is Rigid Taping?
Rigid taping, the kind you might typically associate with physiotherapy, offers compression and stability to joints. At Balgowlah Physiotherapy, our taping methods are effective and comfortable, requiring minimal layers of tape. Need taping before a game? We offer quick 15-minute sessions!
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If you are allergic to Band-aids or adhesives, please let your physio know prior to applying tape.
Additional Treatments at Balgowlah Physiotherapy
While taping strategies are a valuable tool, Balgowlah Physiotherapy offers other options as well. Here’s a brief overview of some additional treatments we provide:
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy:
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment that utilizes a device to deliver targeted vibrations to stimulate healing in inflamed tendons and muscles. These vibrations are thought to promote blood flow, reduce pain, and accelerate the body’s natural healing process. Balgowlah Physiotherapy is proud to be one of the few physiotherapy practices on the Northern Beaches with this advanced technology.
- Electrotherapy:
Electrotherapy is a broad term encompassing several techniques that use electrical currents to promote healing and pain relief. At Balgowlah Physiotherapy, we utilize two modalities of electrotherapy: therapeutic ultrasound and interferential current (IFC) therapy. Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness in the targeted area. IFC therapy delivers electrical pulses to stimulate muscle healing and pain relief. Both forms of electrotherapy offer effective pain management, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue repair.
- Muscle Energy Technique (MET):
The Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is a gentle manual therapy technique that utilizes your own muscle contractions to improve joint mobility and range of motion. A therapist will guide you through specific isometric muscle contractions to help address muscle imbalances and restrictions that can contribute to pain. MET can improve flexibility, reduce pain, and restore optimal joint function.
Important Note: If you have allergies to Band-aids or adhesives, please inform your Balgowlah Physiotherapist before any taping is applied.
Tired of Pain? Get Back to Your Life Faster!
Balgowlah Physiotherapy is committed to helping you achieve optimal health and live an active, pain-free life.
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