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Our exercise physiologists are university trained specialists at prescribing targeted and individualised exercise programs for people with specific sporting or weight loss goals as well as those with injuries or illnesses.
Exercise physiologists use exercise as a treatment to improve your health & fitness, thereby decreasing your risk or assisting in the management of the following conditions:
AAESS, APA, DAA
Case Management, Classes, Functional Assessments, Functional Conditioning, Gait Analysis, Hydrotherapy, Medical Assessments, Occupational Therapy, Pain Management, Personal Training, Physiotherapy, Post Surgery Care, Rehabilitation, Weight Management
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Medicine, Sports Physicians, Physiotherapists, Psychologist, Podiatrist
Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Therapy (PRP therapy), is a growing treatment approach for soft tissue injuries including tendon, muscle and ligaments. It is also showing good results for mild to moderate osteoarthritis. While this approach has been used overseas for many years, it is fairly new to Australia in the treatment of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions.
PRP therapy, when done with the correct technique and equipment can be very successful. However depending on the severity of injury, lifestyle, adherence to post injection instructions etc., and some people may still have some ongoing pain. If this occurs the doctor will reassess the problem and decide the best course of action. Sometimes this can include a second or third injection due to more healing factors from the PRP required to allow complete healing to occur.
Although not essential, we do prefer you have a GP or Surgeon referral, as you can claim the maximum rebate with a doctors referral. A physio, osteo or chiropractor can refer you; however you will claim back significantly less through Medicare. As a sports physician is providing the injection you are eligible for significant rebates through Medicare. Please discuss this with our reception staff who works with the doctors.
Appointments can be arranged by calling our 1300 855 442 number and pressing option 2 (Blackburn Clinic). Our reception staff will be able to arrange your appointment and obtain all the necessary information to ensure your consultation and procedure runs as smoothly as possible.
