Physiotherapy
Sports, Spinal, Musculoskeletal, & General Physiotherapy
- 20th year providing highly regarded Physiotherapy services in Canberra
- Thorough assessment through long one-to-one consults; Hands-on approach to treatment; Individualised recovery planning
- Special interests include Sports, Back & Neck Problems, Hand Therapy, Hydrotherapy, ‘Core Fitness’ Pilates classes & Bike-Fitting
- Evenings & Saturday appointments available; Use the Contact Form to make an enquiry
- NDIS approved for Plan-managed & Self-managed clients
- EPC (Medicare) and ADF BUPA registered
Chronic Pain Management
Rather than just maintenance treatments, we delve into the root of the issue to avoid falling back into injury.
- History assessment
- Analysis of current treatment & effectiveness
- Work towards a long term solution
- Remedial therapies
- Pain management strategies
Exercise Therapy
Exercise has been shown to improve energy levels, increase well being and improve outcomes from cancer treatments. A well designed program will assist with recovery and may help to decrease the risk of developing lymphoedema. We provide rehabilitative classes in conjunction with your therapist to best suit your needs.
- Core Recovery
- Weights Training Circuit
- Pink Program: 'Next Steps' (Yoga, Pilates and Step Aerobics)
- Exercise advice and prescription
- Individualised exercise programs for recovery
- Private gym
Post-operative Management
- Exercise and management strategies
- Scar tissue management
- Kinesiotaping
- Cording
- Supporting the healing process
- Either post-surgery or undergoing treatments
- Restore flexibility and strength to the affected joints and muscles whilst facilitating healing
- Minimise the risk of developing complications, including lymphoedema
- Maintaining healthy tissue function
- Facilitating healing
- Post-operative or oedema-related
- Evidence-based treatments
- Compression garment fitting and sales
- Our therapists will also work closely with your referrers to ensure continuity of care.
Oncology & Lymphoedema Management
At PMR we have the only accredited lymphatic drainage therapist in the ACT. Our specialised team of therapists are members of the Australasian Lymphology Association (ALA) and are the only private therapists in Canberra listed on the ALA's National Lymphoedema Practitioner's Register (NLPR).
- Lymphatic drainage
- Management of Lymphoedema
- Compression garment fitting & sales
- Custom compression garments
- Manual Lymphatic massage
Complex Physical Therapy
"CPT" may be suitable for clients requiring a more intensive management of their lymphoedema.
- Manual lymphatic drainage massage
- Compression bandaging
- Garment fitting
- Customised compression garments
Dietitian
Dietetics and Sports Nutrition
- Assessment of dietary intake, exercise patterns and lifestyle routines; Practical advice & individual diet prescription.
- Chronic disease management including: Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Bowel Problems, Food Intolerances, FODMAP diets & Disordered Eating.
- Sports nutrition for fuelling and recovery, bone injury, iron-deficiency & nutrition therapy for RED-S; Meal plans to match training programs.
- ISAK Level 1 Accredited for skinfold measurement and body composition tracking.
- Presentations and seminars for clubs and groups on healthy eating and fuelling for competition
Massage Therapy
We have a variety of massage therapy services available with Hilary.
- Remedial massage
- Relaxation massage
- Pregnancy massage
- Sports massage
Individualised Management Programs
Individually tailored management programs
- Our therapists can create a manage plan to suit your phase of recovery
With over 20 years of serving the ACT community, we aim to deliver a comprehensive collaborative treatment system for you under one roof.
Directors Fleur Balmain & Elizabeth Charlton spoke recently about their experiences and goals for Positive Motion Rehabilitation.
Watch the interview here.
