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Shoulder pain can be a real drag, impacting everything from your daily activities to your athletic performance. If you’re struggling with shoulder pain in South Yarra, Capital Physiotherapy can be your path to relief and recovery.

Here’s why our physio is a great option for shoulder pain in South Yarra:

Targeted Expertise:

Our physiotherapists are movement experts trained to assess and treat musculoskeletal issues like shoulder pain. They’ll pinpoint the root cause of your pain, whether it’s a rotator cuff tear, bursitis, or adhesive capsulitis.

Personalized Treatment Plans:

No two shoulders are alike, and neither are treatment plans. Our South Yarra physiotherapists create personalized programs based on your unique needs and goals. This might include manual therapy, exercise therapy, and education on managing your pain.

Hands-On Techniques:

Manual therapy can ease pain, improve mobility, and reduce inflammation. Your physiotherapist might use techniques like massage, joint mobilization, and dry needling to get you feeling better.

Exercise for Long-Term Relief:

Strengthening and stretching exercises are crucial for long-term shoulder health. Your physiotherapist will design a safe and effective exercise program to help you regain strength, flexibility, and stability in your shoulder.

Convenient Locations:

Our clinic in South Yarra, is conveniently located in the heart of the suburb in Chapel St. This makes it easy to fit physiotherapy appointments into your busy schedule.

Improved Quality of Life:

By addressing your shoulder pain, our physios can help you get back to doing the things you love, whether it’s playing sports, gardening, or simply pain-free daily activities.

If you’re experiencing shoulder pain in South Yarra, don’t wait any longer. Schedule an appointment with our qualified physiotherapist today and start your journey towards a pain-free and active life. Book now or visit www.capitalphysiotherapy.com.au or call us on 0401 865 333.

Feeling pain in your shoulder? It could be rotator cuff pain.

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that help stabilize the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff pain is a common condition that can cause pain, weakness, and stiffness in the shoulder.

If you are experiencing rotator cuff pain, you may be wondering what treatment options are available. Capital Physiotherapy physios are well experienced, safe and provide effective treatment for rotator cuff pain. Our physios can help you with your rotator cuff injury by:

• Reduce pain and inflammation
• Improve range of motion
• Strengthen the muscles around the shoulder
• Prevent future injury

Here are some of the benefits of physiotherapy for rotator cuff pain:

• Physiotherapy is a non-invasive treatment. This means that there are no needles or surgery involved.
• Physiotherapy is tailored to your individual needs. Your physiotherapist at Capital Physiotherapy will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is specific to your condition and goals.
• Physiotherapy can help you to improve your quality of life. By reducing pain and improving function, our physios can help you to get back to the activities you enjoy.

If you are experiencing rotator cuff pain, I recommend that you see a physiotherapist near you. 

• Capital Physiotherapy – Footscray Clinic: This clinic has a rating of 5 stars on Google Maps and is located at Inside Mandalay Family Clinic, Suite 1/59 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and closed on Sunday.

Don’t wait to take action, book online or go to www.capitalphysiotherapy.com.au or call 0434 720 730.

Rotator cuff pain can put a damper on your daily activities, but our physiotherapists can help! This blog explores how Capital Physiotherapy can help manage rotator cuff pain and get you back to moving freely.

Understanding the Rotator Cuff

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that stabilize your shoulder joint. These muscles allow you to move your arm in various directions and hold objects with ease. Rotator cuff pain can arise from overuse, injury, or age-related wear and tear.

Our physiotherapists are able to assess and diagnose your issue. Your first appointment is dedicated to understanding your condition. This means answering the why, what, how of your rotator cuff pain. Only when you understand this, would treatment be truly effective!

Physiotherapy for the Rescue

Physiotherapy is a first-line treatment for rotator cuff pain. A physiotherapist will assess your individual condition and design a personalized treatment plan. This plan may include:

• Pain management: Techniques like manual therapy, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation can help reduce pain and inflammation.
• Exercise therapy: Strengthening exercises target the rotator cuff muscles and improve their stability and function. Stretching exercises improve flexibility and range of motion.
• Education: Learning proper posture and movement mechanics can help prevent future injuries.

Benefits of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy offers several benefits for rotator cuff pain:

• Reduced pain and inflammation
• Improved shoulder mobility and function
• Strengthened rotator cuff muscles
• Reduced risk of future injuries
• Faster recovery time

Seeking Help

If you’re experiencing rotator cuff pain, don’t hesitate to seek help from our physiotherapist. Early intervention can help prevent the pain from worsening and ensure a faster recovery. Remember, physiotherapy is a safe and effective way to manage rotator cuff pain and get back to enjoying your life. So don’t hesitate and book an appointment now or call us on 0406 067 105.

When football season strikes, I always tell my fellow physiotherapists at the clinic to be ready for possible entry of patients with sport injuries, sprains and muscle problems. I guess my prediction was right, although not one hundred percent accurate. Just right after a championship game at the Middle Park Football Club, a number of football players went to my clinic and requested for rehab and massage therapy. Each player was attended by one therapist and one assistant.

My clinic has been operating for quite some time now and I am just so thankful because we have gradually grown in number over the years. At this time, several medical practitioners are working in my clinic, comprising of certified physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants, all of which are well-trained and competent in their own fields. The work environment is very conducive that is why patients and clientele are increasing as well. In my clinic, break times are often bypassed because patients are our priority. We follow a system of taking breaks alternately so that patients won’t stay long on the queue.

Yesterday, most of our patients were football players. And since we have discussed about the possibility of their coming to the clinic, we have prepared ourselves for remediation techniques and methods. While most of them complained about body aches and muscle spasm, one from Middle Park Football Club has gotten an injury which needs further rehab. He has swollen ankle on his right foot probably due to a bad kick or wrong position during the game. With this, I required him to undergo five more sessions to ensure full recovery. Also, he is definitely not allowed to play in the meantime or engage into any strenuous activity.

If it is a swollen muscle issue, what we do is facilitate a combination of hot pack/cold pack application, followed by massage and assisted exercise. On the fifth session of rehab, patient should move normally without any pain involved. This applied to our patient with swollen ankle.

Football is a strenuous game where all of the body muscles, specifically leg and foot, are at work. When these muscles work beyond the limits, they become stressed and swollen. Immediate treatment is required in order for the muscle strands to get back to their normal position and functioning.

Sport injuries are common problems that we treat here at Middle Park Physiotherapy. My co-physiotherapists and I went through extensive studies on treating injuries related to sports and gaming activities. We perform techniques that are only applicable to the patient’s threshold to pain. This means, we do not force the patient to undergo rehab procedures when they are in severe pain. The reason why we conduct more than one session is because we have to ensure that pain slowly disappears and normality in movement becomes progressive. When the patient reaches full recovery, this indicates the end of the rehab sessions.

Physiotherapy is not only focused on sport injuries. It covers a wide range of treatment methods intended for patients of all ages and of various health problems. We also facilitate preventive treatment methods to patients who want to prevent or combat pain due to a pre-existing health issue.

If you live in Middle Park and require physio treatments, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Capital Physiotherapy welcomes clients from St Kilda, a multicultural riverside suburb that’s popular with professionals, singles, families, retirees, and hipsters to our South Yarra Physio Clinic.

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As a full-time physiotherapist, I always make it a point to keep myself strong and healthy. Obviously, combining this two responsibilities is definitely not an easy task, but I never regret a thing. To be able to do all my duties well, I enrolled at Fit441 on St Kilda Road for a fitness class where I spend one hour per session for three days in a week. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon, from 5pm – 6pm, I am at the Fit441 St Kilda Rd doing workout activities with the help of a fitness instructor.

Being in the medical industry, I’ve always known that health is a priority factor in life. I know for a fact that food intake should be taken in the right amount so as not to go obese. Although, I am not overweight, I want to ensure that my weight is within the normal range. I am always on the look-out on what I eat to make sure I have a good diet.

Being the head therapist in my clinic, working five days a week at 7-8 hours a days is quite tiring. When I started as the only therapist in the clinic, I become very exhausted at the end of the day as I have to attend to a long queue of patients. Years have gone by and my clinic now has ten physiotherapists. This gives me the peace of mind that every patient can be attended to well. I take pride on having a team of certified and efficient physiotherapists because I was able to train them well. Without my supervision, I feel at ease because they have exhibited professionalism and expertise in their job.

Towards the end of the day, I can leave earlier as I have to attend my fitness class. Fit441 Fitness Center St Kilda Road is just a few minutes from my clinic. This makes it more convenient for me because I only have to walk a few blocks. Working out is such a pleasurable activity because I get to sweat a lot and learn new exercise modules every session. At the gym, I was able to meet some career moms like me. We can relate very well because inserting some time for fitness is sometimes difficult to do. But with proper time management, we finally have gotten the opportunity to enroll in fitness. For us first-timers, it is expected that body aches will are part of the regimen. And so I took the opportunity to invite them for a massage at my clinic. They love the idea and will pay a visit at physio clinic soon. I also asked them to visit https://www.capitalphysiotherapy.com.au/st-kilda-road/ for more details they want to know.

At this point, I have managed my time well between work, family and fitness. My partner is very supportive as he picks me up at 6pm together. When there’s no more time to cook, we just dine out for a healthy dinner. While they order their favorite food, I enjoy my salads.

Being a new resident in Middle Park gives me the peace of mind that I no longer need to travel long distance just to reach my physiotherapy clinic. In fact, I sometimes get up at 7am because I don’t need to join the morning rush. One thing that I appreciate here in Middle Park is its close proximity to the business area. From banks to salon, grocery to coffee shops, almost everything is complete. Weekends are best spent for wellness regimen. My family enjoys the morning walk at the park as we head to the market place for some grocery shopping. Across the park are other residents who are doing their fitness routine.

Middle Park is such a friendly place for families. There’s a golf area, tennis court, badminton court, swimming pool and a bowling lane for those who are enthusiasts of these sports. We love sports that is why we visit these spots often. While spending some time at the bowling club last Sunday, one of the players met an accident. He accidentally slipped into the side lane of the bowling area and fell on the floor while the ball was still in his fingers. Paramedics came and rushed him to the hospital. That person happens to be our neighbour and so I was concerned about his condition. I suspected sprain or fractured bone occurred to him because I saw him in pain after the accident. Also, I know he would be needing physiotherapy treatment.

The next day I went to visit our next door neighbour and check on his condition. He had a fracture on his left leg as caused by falling and swollen muscles on his right hand, particularly near the wrist. Based on doctor’s advice, he is recommended to undergo rehab after two weeks. I offered my clinic for his rehab and I will not charge him for this. Since he is limited to some movements at the moment, I told her wife to visit our site https://www.capitalphysiotherapy.com.au/middle-park and check how we conduct treatment to our patients. My husband and I are just so glad we could be of help to them. I know how important work is, that is why I am looking forward to his recovery. Good thing, he is working in a company with a kind and understanding supervisor.

My clinic which is close to Middle Park is staffed with licensed and well-trained physiotherapists who are performing their duties efficiently. We attend to our patients on a one-on-one scheme following a specific number of minutes per session. Physiotherapy encompasses a number of treatment methods focusing on the different parts of the body. Our massage therapy applies not only to injured patients but also to persons who are experiencing body pain due to stress and bad posture. Our goal is to achieve complete recovery at the end of the session.

In two weeks-time, my Middle Park neighbour will have his therapy in my clinic and I will facilitate the therapy myself. I hope that he get to recover fast so he’d be able to get back to work as well.

Working as a physiotherapist can sometimes be demanding at the same time enjoyable. It feels good to see patients improve from their condition and be able to live life normally. I have to stay at the clinic more than eight hours a day because I also work with my accountant to check on the clinic’s earnings and employees payroll. There are times when I have to go home at 8pm or 9pm just to ensure that paperwork is done. This routine is very tiring so I thought of finding a way to make life easier.

My fiancée and I talked about this matter last weekend and we both made it final. We are going to rent an apartment close to my clinic. In that way, my family can easily reach out to me even if I have to extend my working hours later in the evening.

Finding a place to stay can sometimes be a daunting task, especially here in Middle Park. There are number of factors that I have to consider such as payment terms, neighborhood environment, kids’ schooling, proximity to basic facilities and others. If I can find all these in one apartment unit, then I would be very happy to transfer soon.

Today I made my research over the net and stumbled on a site that displays nice apartments for rent in Middle Park. Based on the factors mentioned earlier, I can say that all these are feasible. I am thinking of using the weekend to do an ocular so that I can assess the probability of hiring a moving company to transfer our belongings to this new place. Most importantly, I need to discuss with the landlord about the rental fee as well as the terms and conditions included. Should the place be conducive for my family, I wouldn’t have a hard time traveling to and from the clinic. For sure, my kids will love the idea of living in a house close to where I work. This will create a big change in our lifestyle since everything is going to be more convenient for all of us.

I can’t wait to see this apartment because commuting from our current home is really time-consuming and stressful. Now that I have established my physio in Middle Park, it is also high time that I focus on my family’s dwelling place. Living in an apartment close to my clinic is such great savings. While I can save on gas consumption, I too can spend more time at home rather stressing myself with the morning rush. It is just a matter of adjusting ourselves to a new environment.

There’s just so many ideas coming into my mind right now such as house-cleaning, hiring a moving company, establishing a new postal address and a lot more. Well, all these shall come into place. What I have to do right now is attend to my patients and then wait for the weekend for some decision-making. Personally, I think my decision to check out Middle Park is a good one. I shall see.

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Capital Physiotherapy welcomes clients from St Kilda, a multicultural riverside suburb that’s popular with professionals, singles, families, retirees, and hipsters to our South Yarra Physio Clinic.

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Two of the most important things in my life are work and family that is why I make it a point to put a balance between these two. However, there are times when work becomes so demanding that I have to spend more time in the clinic than home. Fortunately, my family has always been supportive to my career. They truly understand the importance of the service that I dedicate to my patients. Nonetheless, there’s always weekends for family quality time.

In the next two weeks, my parents and siblings are coming here and will spend about a month for a vacation. This is what’s keeping me busy these days as I have to look for an apartment for them to stay. Although they can stay in my house, the problem is, there are only two rooms available. This means, it will be crowded and inconvenient for them.

Good thing, one of my clinic staff recommended a nice place on St Kilda Road – Quest Apartment. It is fully furnished, affordable and best of all, close to my clinic. I’m pretty sure, my family will love the place. If they want to have a massage on St Kilda Road, they can just a few-minute walk to my clinic.

Each unit at the Quest Apartment on St Kilda Road is very spacious; it can accommodate a family of five to six members. It is complete with amenities that will make the renters stay relaxing and convenient. My family will surely appreciate the place. With its close proximity to the central business district, access to facilities is easy and stress-free.

I have spoken with the landlord and made arrangements already this day. Should my family want to stay longer, I can just request for an extension with the same affordable rates. At this point, accommodation for my family is ready. Now, I can concentrate on my patients at the clinic. I feel so relaxed now.

The next thing is to pick them up at the airport on their arrival. That’s like fourteen days from now therefore, I have plenty of time to schedule. The thought of having my family close to my clinic makes me happy to see them around. A trip to the beach, shopping and restaurant eating are just some of the things that are playing in my mind right now.

Meanwhile, in my clinic, there’s a long queue of patients who are being attended to by my staff. When I leave the clinic for some errands and appointments, I need not worry because my clinic staff are just so competent and reliable, they work efficiently without my supervision. Patients are satisfied as well. This gives me the peace of mind that when my family arrives from Malaysia, I can have the assurance that my staff will provide the same quality treatment to our patients while I am frequently away.

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My job as a physiotherapist really is one of the most rewarding. Helping other people, in all honesty, has always been my primary objective. Even as a young child, I have always wanted to become a doctor or a teacher – always on the move, always finding ways to be of service to others. And as a physiotherapist, I am practically both.

Truth be told, physiotherapy is not as exciting as being a health care provider stationed in an emergency room. In this field of medicine, we often get patients who have already undergone surgery or some sort of treatment. Our main responsibility is to provide rehabilitation; to help our patients alleviate pain and other symptoms plus regain optimal functioning of affected body parts.

But there have been times when I was in the position of an emergency health care worker too. Take for instance this one time when I had to help a cricket player who badly hit his shoulder in the middle of a game.

It was a sunny Saturday morning in Middle Park where I live. It just so happened that I was passing by this local cricket club, Middle Park Cricket Club, my morning brew from a nearby café in hand, when I heard the commotion from the players. One of them was injured after hitting his shoulder on the hard ground.

I immediately ran towards them and saw the man cringing in pain. It was standard operating procedure for health care providers to introduce ourselves and inform them of my knowledge in first aid, which I did.

Kneeling down beside him, I felt for his pulse and it was weak. His arm and hand were cold and pale. Aside from the excruciating pain, I knew that it was a possible case of shoulder dislocation.

The cricket club had some tools for first aid, god bless them. But not everyone had the knowledge to use those so I set out to help them, telling the rest of the team how this kind of injury had to be dealt with.

With two shirts rolled together, I immobilised his arm, bending it carefully in a 90 degree angle. I asked for a towel and I placed it around his right arm and chest, creating a make-shift sling. One of the man’s teammates had an ice pack and I asked him to place it near the patient’s shoulder to lessen the swelling.

And then I asked them to bring the injured man to the nearest emergency room in Middle Park.

If you ever find yourself in a situation such as this, take note of what I just mentioned above: immobilise first, ice it (do not put the ice directly on the skin, though) and then rush the patient to the hospital.

After a week, that Middle Park cricket player suddenly called on my clinic, Capital Physiotherapy, and asked for rehabilitative treatment. I was really glad he came to consult with me for post-injury treatment because my team and I can really be of help to him.

If you would like to know more about the services we offer at Capital Physiotherapy, please click here. You could give us a call for any questions or if you decide to set an appointment with us. We are only 10 minutes away from Middle Park.

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Capital Physiotherapy welcomes clients from St Kilda, a multicultural riverside suburb that’s popular with professionals, singles, families, retirees, and hipsters to our South Yarra Physio Clinic.

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Being recognized by one of the prestigious physiotherapy associations in Melbourne is truly a pride. While I was busy attending to my patients a few weeks ago, I received a phone call from a highly accredited physiotherapy organization in Melbourne inviting me for a function where I was tasked to give a talk on pediatric physiotherapy. Without a doubt, I immediately confirmed the invitation and said yes. Plenty of ideas came into mind and I felt so excited to share all these with my co-physiotherapists in the country.

The function was held last Friday at Hunters Kitchen in St Kilda Road. I can’t complain, the venue was awesome, the food was great and the ambience is just so perfect for a prestigious gathering. Seeing many familiar faces made me so relaxed and calm. My speech went well and spontaneous, I was just so glad they applauded and approached me during the cocktails. Indeed, it was an event where every single detail was perfect.

Telling the story of how I established my St Kilda Road Physio clinic inspired other physiotherapists to step up and explore on their options in this industry. While many of them are employed in hospitals and medical institutions, others are working as an apprentice while pursuing their studies. I too have passed through this kind of path that is why I can speak so much about making decisions and passing crossroads. In my case, it was education and hard work that pulled me through. Working as a physiotherapist in my own clinic gave me so much pride because I am able to help many patients improve in their conditions and I too am able to train other physiotherapists to work efficiently in their field.

It was a good thing. I attended this function because I also learned new things and information about physiotherapy in this modern era. I truly admire the knowledge and intelligence of my mentors because they have always been very helpful since day one. This gathering was not only about sharing our skills and expertise but it was also an opportunity to bond with one another as we look forward to more innovations and techniques in the line of physiotherapy. The function was a complete success. It ended well and everyone brought home plenty of learning and information.

As the others left the venue, I stayed for a while and explored the place. I really was impressed with the food and great interiors of the building. Should I hold an event in the future, such as a party or any special occasion, Hunters Kitchen comes first on the list. The thing that I like most is that it is situated in St Kilda Road which is where my clinic is located.

Work in the clinic this week was again hectic and busy. My team and I hardly had the time to take breaks but everyone was happy to have served many patients. Being grateful to my staff, I treated them with a hearty dinner at Hunters Kitchen today.