About Pain & Spine
At Physiotas, we specialise in diagnosing, understanding, and treating complex pain conditions. Our expert team is committed to providing individualized care for patients dealing with a variety of chronic pain issues, including fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), chronic musculoskeletal pain, and many more. Our clinicians are highly experienced in managing these challenging conditions, offering tailored treatments that aim to improve quality of life and restore function.
What to Expect at an Initial
During your initial consultation, our goal is to gain a thorough understanding of your pain experience and any contributing factors. This involves:
Detailed History Taking
Our clinicians will listen carefully as you share your story, exploring the nature of your pain, how long you've been experiencing it, and any triggers or patterns that you have noticed. As chronic pain is often complex and multifactorial, we will also consider other factors that might be affecting your pain, such as lifestyle, psychological aspects, and medical history.
Comprehensive Assessment
After gathering your history, we will conduct a detailed physical examination. This helps us pinpoint potential areas of concern and build a clearer picture of your pain presentation. Testing may include;
Range of motion assessment
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Strength and flexibility
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Special nerve tests
Collaborative Plan
Based on your individual needs, we will discuss a personalized treatment plan. We believe in empowering patients with the knowledge and tools to manage their condition in the long term. Common treatment options are often used in combination and include;
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Physiotherapy manual techniques (mobilization, massage etc)
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Education
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Exercise therapy
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Lifestyle modifications
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Recommendations for other specialists if necessary.
Our Team.
Our team of skilled clinicians provides compassionate, evidence-based care for patients experiencing chronic pain. Each member brings their own expertise and approach to treatment, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive experience for every patient.
Together, we work as a team to ensure that you receive the highest quality of care and the best possible outcome for your specific condition.
Physiotas’ clinical pain leader. As a titled pain physiotherapist, she brings extensive experience and knowledge in pain management and is a leading clinician in the field of complex pain conditions. With over 10 years' experience in the field, she has a strong background in the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with cervicogenic headaches, chronic spinal pain, complex workers compensation cases and other chronic pain disorders.
As a titled pain physiotherapist, Megan specializes in chronic pain and has a deep understanding of how chronic conditions impact physical function and quality of life. She is passionate about helping patients regain their independence and control of their condition through tailored rehabilitation strategies. Megan has a special interest in conditions such as fibromyalgia, CRPS and chronic headaches.
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Molly brings a wealth of knowledge in managing pain through a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach. Her expertise in manual therapy, exercise-based rehabilitation and patient education ensures that each treatment plan addresses the physical, emotional, and social components of pain.
Our latest member of the Pain physiotherapy team, Emily utilizes a range of advanced techniques and treatments to address a range of complex pain conditions, helping patients manage their pain and improve their functional capacity. With her background as a Exercise Physiologist, she often utilizes the power of exercise in her management of chronic pain conditions.
Nathan has a strong background in complex spinal conditions. His approach focuses on empowering patients to understand the mechanisms behind their pain, address any structural faults of the spine and develop strategies to manage it more effectively. Nathan is advanced at reading and explaining scan results to patients and often collaborates with neurosurgeons to get the best outcomes for his patients.