Our Treatment and Services
Treatments and Services available at Functional Physio SA
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...
Cupping Therapy
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. ...
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage IASTM/Scraping
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage IASTM/Scraping is 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...
Massage, Mobilisation and Manipulation
Massage, Mobilisation and Manipulation is a hands on manual therapy approach that can help reduce pain and improve function Functional Physio SA are experts at hands on manual therapy including massage, mobilisation and manipulation Depending on the technique, this...











