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The Physio Files

November 2005 Physio Files Index
Research Update
Case Study

Published Date : 01:43PM 19 Sep 2007

New Massage Therapist

We would like to introduce Denise McFarlane, Remedial Masseur to our practice in Moonee Ponds. Denise joined our team in early September this year and is a fully qualified remedial massage therapist with over 5 years experience. She is closely associated with Skate Australia and has worked at both the State and National levels with the Australian Inline Hockey teams. She is qualified to provide sports, remedial, deep tissue and relaxation massage. Denise will liase with our professional team regarding patient management so that we offer a valued added holistic service to our patients. Denise is Workcover accredited and registered with most Private Health funds.

Please phone our clinic at Moonee Ponds on 9370 5654 for an appointment with Denise.

General practitioners lunch time lectures

The physiotherapy team provided an in service lecture to a local group of GP?s recently. Graham Nelson delivered the power point presentation on Cervicogenic headache and Cervical Triggers to Migraine and Tension type headaches, which was prepared as part of his Masters thesis.

The lecture was over the lunch period at the doctors' practice. It was aimed at educating GP's regarding the diagnostic features of cervicogenic headaches and the involvement of the cervical spine in the other types of headaches. Evidence for the role of physiotherapy in the management of these conditions was also presented. The lecture was generally well received and feedback was positive.

If you are interested in our team speaking to doctors at your practice regarding musculoskeletal conditions please call us at the clinic.

Post-Surgical Repair of Rotator Cuff

Recently at EMPC we have been treating many patients following surgical repair of rotator cuff tears. In response to a need to develop a systematic and coordinated approach to this specific patient group, we have developed a management protocol for both patients and physiotherapists to ensure consistently good outcomes for patient recovery.

Information regarding which exercises are to be performed at the various stages, taking into account healing times of the tendon will be provided, as well as education for patients regarding their injury. This will hopefully add to compliance in completing exercises.

Physiotherapists will follow a protocol for the rehabilitation adjusting treatment as appropriate to cater for individual needs. This structured approach allows for consistency between physiotherapists in our quality endorsed clinic and makes it easy to monitor and progress patients throughout their recovery.

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