Physiotherapy Wollongong

Physiotherapists employ a variety of techniques that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. These include:

• Exercise Therapy: Specific exercises designed to improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
• Manual Therapy: Hands-on manipulation of the body’s components, such as limbs, muscles, and soft tissues, to address musculoskeletal issues.
• Modalities: Utilisation of assistive devices, ultrasound, heating and cooling treatments, and electrostimulation to aid recovery and enhance physical function.

At Direct Focus Solutions, our physiotherapy in Wollongong is often integrated as an adjunct therapy alongside other healthcare services. Our physiotherapists collaborate with clinicians such as occupational therapists and psychologists to help clients achieve their movement, pain management, and neurological goals. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that comprehensive supports are delivered that are tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Physiotherapists at our Wollongong clinic are equipped to address a wide range of health concerns through various specialties. Some of these specialities may include:

• Geriatrics: This specialty focuses on conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, balance disorders, and cognitive impairments like Alzheimer’s disease.
• Paediatrics: Experts in this field specialise in early detection and intervention for health issues affecting children, ensuring they receive the support they need for healthy development.
• Orthopaedics: This area focuses on rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery, as well as treatment for sprains, strains, and body malformations.
• Sports Health: These specialists provide acute care and rehabilitation for sports-related injuries. They also provide education on injury prevention to support athletes in their recovery and return to sport.
• Neurology: This field focuses on reducing the severity of symptoms for neurological disorders such as stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease through targeted therapies.
• Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Supporting endurance and functional independence before and after cardiac surgery.
• Wound Management: Offering specialised care for skin and organ damage to promote healing and recovery.