Philosophy

At Point Therapy, we know there are many effective treatments for sports injuries and pain disorders.

We know no single treatment is wholly effective in most conditions. We know there is considerable variation in individual responses.

More importantly, we understand the treatments that we use, how to combine them and when to apply them.

Our objective is to give comprehensive treatments with optimum effects. Our aim is to give our clients the fastest and most complete recovery possible.

The treatments we use at Point Therapy include:

Electro-Acupuncture
Therapeutic Massage
Infra-Red
Ultrasound
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Rehabilitation
Laser
Stretching
Rotation and Mobilisation
Strapping and Taping
One Pilates

Our clinic specialises in:

Back and Neck Pain
Sports Injury and Pain Disorders
Injury and Strength Rehabilitation
Stress and Migraine Management
Body and Energy Work
Poor Posture
Computerised Orthotic Assessment and Prescription
Individualised and Group Yoga instruction
Individualised and Group Pilates sessions

Our Treatments

Electro-Acupuncture (EA)

EA generates similar results to TENS, the only difference is that acupuncture needles are used to directly stimulate or manipulate into the muscles, tendons and/or ligaments. It elicits a much stronger effect than the conventional TENS, thus pain reduction is of longer duration.

EA can be used for:

Acute injuries and chronic pain
Muscle spasm
Trigger points
Swelling/Oedema
Inflammations such as tennis elbow, shoulders and tendinitis
Skeletal fractures

Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic Massage involves direct physical pressure on the soft tissues of the body, especially muscles, tendons and fascia. This requires precise anatomical knowledge, palpation skills and the ability to distinguish between affected and unaffected tissue.

Infra-Red

Infra-Red has numerous benefits, and uses including:

Reduced muscle spasm
Chronic pain and swelling
Increase the extensibility of collagen tissue
Increased circulation
A sedative effect on superficial nerve endings to produce analgesic effect
Lowering of blood pressure Increased respiration and perspiration
Loss of salt, water, urea and other nitrogenous substances

Ultrasound

Ultrasound has been utilised for pain and other pathological conditions through the ability of soundwaves to introduce molecules of chemical substances through the skin.

The ultrasound waves penetrate as deep as 4 to 6cm into the tissue. Ultrasound can be used for:

Muscle, nerve and connective tissue problems
Local inflammation and pain
Muscle spasms and joint contractures
Speeding up the healing process

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

TENS is commonly used to treat sports injuries and pain disorders. A current is directed across the skin to cause electrical stimulation.

The electrical currents generate a response from the central nervous system that activates the release of endorphins and other physiological changes.

TENS can be used for:

Acute injuries and chronic pain
Muscle spasm Trigger points
Swelling/Oedema Inflammations such as tennis elbow, shoulders and tendinitis
Skeletal fractures

Rehabilitation

Most musculoskeletal disorders or injuries require active rehabilitation. The primary aim of rehabilitation is to enable the patient to recover with full function in the shortest possible time.

Without rehabilitation, the patient is prone to re-aggravate the condition, muscular functions are hindered carrying out activities and the pain often moves to another part of the body.

There are many important components of rehabilitation. Point Therapy uses the following:

Muscle conditioning
Flexibility
Functional and corrective exercises
Correction of abnormal biomechanics

LASER

LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The reported physiological effects of LASER are:

Decreasing Pain
Decreasing Inflammation
Increasing Circulation
Iincreasing Collagen Synthesis
Increasing Granulation Tissue and
Increasing Nerve Regeneration.

LASER can also be used to stimulate acupuncture points for pain management. The following conditions may benefit from LASER treatment of pain management:

Tendinitis Arthritis
Trigger points
Soft tissue injuries
Wound healings

Stretching

Stretching consists of two types of stretching exercises that can be performed to increase flexibility, recovery rate, reduce injuries and enhance athletic performance:

Static stretching consists of holding stretches for approximately 30 - 60 seconds, without any discomfort.

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitated (PNF) stretching is performed to increase the range of motion of a particular group of muscles. This is achieved by alternating contraction and relaxation of agonist and antagonist muscles.

Rotation and Mobilisation

Rotation and mobilisation involves an assessment where the practitioner isolates a specific joint or spinal level and passively feels the movement available at that joint.

The practitioner will then treat any stiff joints or spinal levels with gentle movement to relieve the stiffness and return the joint to its proper functions. If the joint or spinal level moves excessively, specific stabilisation and strengthening exercises must be initiated.

It is used for the following:

Joint stiffness
Degenerative changes in articular cartilage
Muscle atrophy, weakness and tension surrounding joints
Frozen shoulders
Stiffness of the lower back, neck and hip

Strapping and Taping

Strapping and Taping is used to restrict unwanted, excessive or potentially harmful motion.

It is used for prevention during high risk activities and for rehabilitation to assist in the healing stage and re-aggravation of injuries.

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