Dry Needling
Dry needling is a form of therapy using acupuncture needles
which is based on muscle physiology and the bodies own pain
relieving and healing mechanisms. It has significant benefit in
people with chronic pain disorders, arthritis, reduced muscle
function, relieving deep muscle tension and can also help to
improve sleep.
Real Time Ultrasound
Using a machine similar to that used in pregnancy, we can look
at images of your body's core/stabilising musculature to assess
your ability to recruit and to teach you how to make use of and
build your core strength. This is of key importance for sufferers
of back pain. It is essential to recruit your core spinal
stabilisers in every activity you do from sex to swimming and just
walking the dog.
Learn to use your body to its full potential and reawaken
dormant muscles. Pilates is a great form of exercise designed to
develop a leaner, stronger and more flexible body. Pilates is low
impact and will aid in the prevention or management of
musculoskeletal disorders such as low back pain, neck pain. EFM
Physiotherapy offers morning, midday and evening classes using a
mixture of mat and equipment based repertoire.
Read more about EFM
Pilates or download the EFM Pilates Members Pack
Craniosacral Therapy
this is a gentle form of hands on therapy that focuses on the
evaluation and treatment of the craniosacral system, which consists
of the cranium (head), spine, sacrum and the membranes and fluid
that surround the brain and spinal cord. It requires specialised
training to learn how to feel the cranial rhythms and effect
therapeutic changes to the craniosacral system.
Craniosacral therapy is very effective in treating disorders of
the head including, vertigo, dizziness, visual disturbance,
migraine headache and sleep apnoea. Craniosacral therapy is also a
very beneficial tool for complementing treatment of the spine and
pelvis.
Bioceuticals
EFM Physiotherapy is able to offer advice on natural products
that will assist in the treatment of your musculoskeletal issues.
We offer health practitioner only products from a company called
Bioceuticals which produces natural products such as glucosamine,
natural anti-inflammatories and magnesium. These are beneficial for
joint health and muscular problems such as cramp and chronic
tightness and assisting in quicker recovery from musculoskeletal
injuries.
Muscle Energy Techniques
Every muscle has an opposite muscle in the body .For one muscle
to contract its opposite muscle must relax to allow fluid movement.
Muscle Energy Techniques are gentle and specific manual therapy
(hands on the body) adjustments that allow a facilitated muscle to
relax and restore fluid movement by engaging the opposite muscle to
the one causing the problem. Muscle Energy Techniques are very
effective in restoring musculoskeletal imbalances and require
extensive post graduate training to become a skilled
practitioner.
Fit 2 Ride is a new scientific approach to measure body and
bike. Do your hands or feet go numb when cycling? Do you get back
pain when cycling? Do you feel 100% comfortable when cycling? Does
your bike fit you?
KLG Solutions and EFM Physiotherapy have united to provide
Adelaide's only scientific approach to measure body and bike.
Allowing optimum integration and maximising performance through a
personalised service.
A physiotherapist will assess your body, take specific
measurements and treat as required. This information is then used
by the Bike Technician to adjust and tailor the bike to you. A full
written report including all measurements and modifications made
will be issued. These measurements can then be used for reference
with future bikes or after equipment upgrades or replacement.
Read more about Fit
to Ride