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Our fully equipped Clinical Pilates studio has been expanded into larger premises at 20 Chisholm Street! This exciting development provides full Clinical Pilates exercise equipment for our clients – one of the very few studios in country Victoria.

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Pregnancy is a great time to develop healthy lifestyle changes. Baby Bodies provides an opportunity to prepare yourself physically for childbirth, and to assist with recovery after birth. Caring for your baby begins with taking care of yourself.

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At both Wangaratta and Benalla our physiotherapists provide an aquatic Physiotherapy service. The aquatic therapy occurs 3 times per week in the hydrotherapy pool at either the Benalla Aquatic Centre or the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (Barr Reserve).

Appointments are required and can be made through any of our clinics. Prior to your first aquatic treatment session a safety screening assessment is required to be done by your physiotherapist. This can take place at any of our sites.

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The current research informs us that in Australia, 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men over the age of 60 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture (brittle bone break). Regular weight bearing exercise and progressive resistance strength training can prevent bone loss. Exercise improves muscle strength, posture, balance and mobility.
Each participant will initially be individually assessed. As we understand the physical changes that occur with menopause and ageing, Studio 20 Clinical Pilates physiotherapists can prescribe specific exercise to help you prevent falls and fractures.

Osteoporosis One minute risk test Check your risk factors for developing osteoporosis
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Are you at risk of a fall? Do you suffer from vertigo or dizziness?
If you have had falls or near-misses, then assessment and treatment is very important for keeping you on your feet! North East Physiotherapy can help you with:

Falls Prevention & Bone Health specific exercise groups are offered on a twice weekly basis at North East Physiotherapy, using the Clinical Pilates specialized spring loaded resistance equipmentOur exercise programs provide a safe and supported environment for progressive resistance strengthening, improved balance and functional control to give you the confidence to keep moving through life safely. Each participant will initially be individually assessed. As we understand the physical changes that occur with menopause and ageing, Studio 20 Clinical Pilates physiotherapists can prescribe specific exercise to help you prevent falls and fractures. For more information about falls prevention and balance, click on the links below:

Type 2 Diabetes Is Serious.

You Can Do Something To Lower Your Risk Of Developing Diabetes.

North East Physiotherapy is accredited with Diabetes Australia to run the Life! program, a new evidence-based type 2 diabetes prevention program targeting people 40 years of age and over.

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Mr. Damien Rossato and his staff from North East Podiatry, consult 5 days per week from our Wangaratta site, and on Friday at Yarrawonga.

Having the expertise of a podiatrist on site allows greater communication and liaison for our patients with foot or ankle related problems. Our physiotherapists work in closely with the podiatrist to achieve the best possible treatment outcome for even the most difficult or persistent foot problems.

If your physiotherapist feels that a podiatry appointment is required he will discuss this with you and refer you directly. Otherwise appointments at Wangaratta can be made by phoning North East Podiatry on 03 5721 2533. For Yarrawonga appointments phone Yarrawonga Physiotherapy on 03 5743 1142 and Benalla phone 03 57 62 6866.

Dry Needling is “needling to altered or dysfunctional tissues in order to improve or restore function. This may include (but is not limited to) needling of Myofascial Trigger points (MTrPs), periosteum and soft tissues.” Assessment and treatment is based on the anatomical and biological concepts underpinning western medicine. In particular assessment may aim to identify the existence of MTrPs relevant to the region under treatment. When do physiotherapists use Dry Needling?
Dry Needling can be a powerful adjunctive treatment for physiotherapists though it is important to remember that Dry Needling is only one part of the treatment component. Physiotherapy will likely also address biomechanical muscle imbalances, postural dysfunctions, muscular flexibility limitation, strength deficits, and swollen or stiff joints.

Did you know that physiotherapy can make a significant contribution to improving health and return to work outcomes for injured workers? Musculoskeletal disorders (injury or disease affecting muscles and joints associated with manual handling) cause pain and loss of productivity.
At North East Physiotherapy, management plans are developed in consultation with the employer, the insurer, the injured worker and other relevant health professionals such as doctors. All plans are outcome focused with set time frames for achieving goals.

Our Clinical Pilates physiotherapists have an understanding of how to best facilitate your pelvic floor retraining, in conjunction with an exercise program. This will always involve strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and improving their endurance and coordination. Any program will involve some general exercise, for example walking as well as strengthening other muscles that are around the pelvic floor.

Some physios have extra training in treating incontinence. Your physio can help you to find one of these. A pelvic floor physiotherapist will firstly ask you questions about your particular problem and work out a plan for your treatment. In addition, you may be taught bladder retraining techniques to help your bladder hold on better.

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Also, see our Studio 20 Clinical Pilates page for options on how to improve your pelvic floor muscles as part of your core stability!