We believe our approach to patient education and injury management is what makes us unique. Patient education is a very important part of the Sport & Spine approach. A clear understanding of what is going on has benefits to both patient and practitioner in working toward the common goal of recovery.
For the practitioner it helps with:
- Determining treatment options
- Patient compliance with treatment recommendations
- Patient adherence to home advice
- Maximising treatment results
For the patient it helps with:
- Understanding what is going on
- Why it keeps happening (if recurrent/chronic)
- The practitioner role in your recovery
- Your role in your recovery
The analysis and treatment tools utilised here at Sport & Spine are supported by current research, and have been selected based on effectiveness in clinical practice. The real difference in the Sport & Spine approach lies in knowing when and where to apply a particular treatment tool. Knowing when NOT to, is equally as important. This is what makes us unique. Below is a snapshot of what to expect here at Sport & Spine.
HISTORY
A thorough health history will be taken to determine: What is going on, treatment options, if we can help and if an external referral is required
EXAMINATION
A comprehensive physical examination will be conducted including a functional movement evaluation.
TREATMENT
A number treatment tools are utilised at Sport & Spine. Use of each tool is determined by patient comfort and clinical indication.
FOLLOW UP
Follow up and home advice is tailored to individual needs, and involves all or some of the following: Fascial release exercises, stretching exercises, strengthening exercises