Common Treatments
We Use
Treatments available at Functional Physio SA
Functional Movement Screen
Functional Movement Screen (FMS) in Torrensville Adelaide The Functional Movement Screen is a 10minute standardised movement based system to find the root cause of your pain No matter your age, the system assesses your mobility and motor control/strength from top to...
Selective Functional Movement Assessment
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) in Torrensville Adelaide The Selective Functional Movement Assessment is a movement based system to find the root cause of your pain The system assesses your mobility and motor control/strength from top to bottom to help...
Laser Therapy In Torrensville Adelaide
Laser Therapy in Torrensville Adelaide Hi Torrensville Adelaide - We are getting a Laser Therapy unit! Laser therapy is a machine that applies light waves to a targeted tissue to improve circulation and recovery in muscle joint aches and pains. Studies also show it...
Therapeutic Ultrasound and Heat Therapy
Therapeutic Ultrasound and Heat Therapy in Torrensville Adelaide Hi Torrensville Adelaide - We now offer Therapeutic Ultrasound and Heat Therapy! Therapeutic Ultrasound is a machine that applies high frequency sound waves to a targeted tissue to improve circulation...
Shockwave Therapy in Torrensville Adelaide
Shockwave Therapy in Torrensville Adelaide Hi Torrensville Adelaide - We have a new Shockwave Therapy unit! Shockwave Therapy is a machine that applies acoustic shockwaves to a targeted tissue to improve circulation and recovery in muscle joint aches and pains....
Infrared Sauna in Torrensville Adelaide
Infrared Sauna in Torrensville Adelaide Hi Torrensville Adelaide - We have a new Infrared Sauna for you to use! Infrared saunas are a safe whole body heat therapy treatment shown to improve circulation, relaxation, sleep, recovery, muscle joint aches and pains and...
Therapy tips for Aches, Sprains and Strains
Therapy tips for aches, sprains and strains Aches, Sprains & Strains Muscle aches and pain are very common. At some point in time everyone has experienced some kind of mild to severe discomfort. This discomfort can be caused by many different things, from...
Injury Prevention and Recovery
Injury Prevention and Recovery Fast track your injury the easy way Injuries! They can strike at any time, putting an end to even the best of plans. Not only can injuries ruin all of the hard work that athletes put in, but some injuries can also be career ending. This...
Recoverite Cold Compression Therapy
Recoverite Cold Compression Therapy Slice recovery time and say goodbye to post-op pain Minor Injuries, and niggles in sports are inevitable. When putting your body through the stress of training and competing you are sure to feel the pinch at times. However, for an...
Online Physio Video Consults
Functional Physio SA can now provide consultation and treatment program via video call Research shows Online Physio Video Consults are just as accurate as an in-person physio assessment. Research also suggests clients who use Online Physio Video Consults are more...
Physio In Your Home Visits
Functional Physio SA can now provide Physio In Your Home Visits Functional Physio SA can provide a mobile service by offering Physio in your home visits. There have been numerous studies that show people with chronic conditions (including osteoarthritis, cardio...
Worksite Assessments and Return to Work
Worksite Assessments and Return to Work Physio to allow safe return to work as soon as possible Worksite Assessments and Return to Work Plans are a tailored structured program to allow safe return to work as soon as possible Whether it is a risk assessment, or just a...
Muscle Energy Techniques
A gentle manual therapy that uses muscle activation and positions to relieve pain Muscle Energy Techniques looks to reposition the body and joints by using gentle muscle activation This can help to stretch muscle and fascia, mobilise stiff joints and reduce the...
Strain Counterstrain
A gentle manual therapy that places the body in a comfortable position to relieve pain Strain Counterstrain treats "tender points"in the body by gently placing joints in positions of ease. This allows the body to relax and release any dysfunctions, so the joints can...
Core Strengthening Programs
Core Stregthening Programs: The ability to maintain an optimal position can reduce pain and improve function Our Core Strengthening Programs are based on the Pilates Method, having a strong core allows the body to maintain an optimal neutral position against forces...
REHAB Programs
REHAB Programs: Risk Assessment, Evaluation, Hands On Treatment, Activation Drills, Begin Training Our REHAB Programs a specially designed and can be applied to any part of the body to reduce pain and improve function REHAB is a structured program that assesses and...
Stick Mobility Programs
Stick Mobility Programs are a combination of strength, flexibility and control (not just touching your toes) Stick Mobility Programs are a system using special sticks to improve flexibility, strength, posture and balance in a safe environment The stick allows us to...
Exercise Rehabilitation Programs
Our Exercise Rehabilitation Programs are tailored structured programs to allow safe return to doing the things you love Whether it is returning to sport after an injury, or getting home safely after surgery, exercise rehabilitation programs are the most important...
Taping and Rocktape/Kinesio Tape
Using Rigid Taping and Rocktape/Kinesio tapes can help to support muscles and joints to reduce pain The difference between Taping and Rocktape/Kinesio taping, is rigid taping often used to fixate and support a joint (such as ankles). Rocktape/Kinesio tape is an...
Dry Needling with Electrical Stimulation
Dry Needling with Electrical Stimulation is a safe form of treatment using a single use sterile stainless steel needle to relieve pain Dry needling with electrical stimulation looks to treat myofascial trigger points by placing a needle into the tight muscles This can...