Infrared Sauna in Torrensville Adelaide Infrared saunas are a safe whole body heat therapy treatment shown to improve circulation, relaxation, sleep, recovery, muscle joint aches and pains and detoxification Studies also show it can help with prevention of high blood...

Therapy tips for aches, sprains and strains Aches & Pains   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 overuse,...

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 is the risk that athletes run...

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 unlucky proportion of athletes, major...

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...

Functional Physio SA can now provide Physio In Your Home Visits Functional Physio SA can provide a mobile service by going to your home. There have been numerous studies that show people with chronic conditions (including osteoarthritis, cardio respiratory problems,...

Physio in the workplace to allow safe return to work as soon as possible Whether it is a risk assessment, or just a workstation ergonomic assessment, Functional Physio SA can go to your workplace and provide a detailed written report on what needs to be done A...

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...

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...

The ability to maintain an optimal position can reduce pain and improve function Based on the Pilates Method, having a strong core allows the body to maintain an optimal neutral position against forces such as gravity, allowing free movement through space Based on...

Risk Assessment, Evaluation, Hands On Treatment, Activation Drills, Begin Training REHAB is a structured program that assesses and treats the whole body to allow safe return to doing the things you love Our REHAB Programs a specially designed and can be applied to any...

Mobility is a combination of strength, flexibility and control (not just touching your toes) Stick Mobility is a system using special sticks to improve flexibility, strength, posture and balance in a safe environment The stick allows us to stretch and strengthen areas...

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 is the most important program to start At Functional Physio SA, we use...

Using rigid or elastic tapes can help to support muscles and joints to reduce pain The difference between rigid tape and Kinesio tape/Rocktape, rigid tape is often used to fixate and support a joint (such as ankles). Kinesio tape/Rocktape is an elastic tape that...

A safe form of treatment using a single use sterile stainless steel needle to relieve pain Dry needling looks to treat myofascial trigger points by placing a needle into the tight muscles This can hep relive pain, improve flexibility and, with electrical stimulation,...

By applying a vacuum effect using a clean silicone suction cup to relieve pain Our Modern Cupping Therapy uses no flame to get deeper into muscles without the undue discomfort A very safe technique, this can promote blood flow, relax muscles and reduce inflammation. ​...

A gentle and safe manual therapy that looks to relax the body and relieve pain Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage (IASTM)/Scraping uses specialised equipment to relax muscles in the body Depending on the technique, this can increase flexibility, reduce pain, and...

A hands on manual therapy approach that can help reduce pain and improve function Functional Physio SA are experts at hands on manual therapy Depending on the technique, this can increase flexibility, reduce pain, and improve body movement patterns. ​ How can...