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Anyone know of a good sports physio in Perth CBD?

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Created by Factory > 9 months ago, 10 May 2010
Factory
WA, 266 posts
10 May 2010 11:49AM
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Been having trouble with my ankle since injuring it september last year. Nothing major, just a niggling ligament/tendon strain which I seem to re-do almost every session.

After giving it a good break, while stretching and (self) manipulation over the last 3-4 weeks (thinking it should now be ok), yesterdays downwinder had it back to its niggling annoyant self again

Now I'm in my 30's, I realise its not going to get better itself so have decided to bite the bullet and get some physio to try knock it on the head.

I work in the CBD (Perth) so...Anyone know of a good sports physio in the city?

Gstar
WA, 391 posts
10 May 2010 2:29PM
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Rest it. Think 6 months min'.
10 years down the track you'll you'll acknowledge my wisdom.

Zed
WA, 1243 posts
10 May 2010 2:42PM
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Factor 5 said...

Been having trouble with my ankle since injuring it september last year. Nothing major, just a niggling ligament/tendon strain which I seem to re-do almost every session.

After giving it a good break, while stretching and manipulation over the last 3 weeks (thinking it should now be ok), yesterdays downwinder had it back to its niggling annoyant self again

Now I'm in my 30's, I realise its not going to get better itself so have decided to bite the bullet and get some physio to try knock it on the head.

I work in the CBD (Perth) so...Anyone know of a good sports physio in the city?


You're probably better off with a sports Dr. Physios are a bit limited with more complex injuries. Dr Hamish Osborne is a pretty good sports doc. 9481 6134. Sorted me out.

bingles
WA, 363 posts
10 May 2010 2:50PM
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Gemini Medical clinic - but its west perth, 580 newcastle st, Dr Adonis in there used to be a sports doc for an olympic team a few years ago. they have been fixing me and my "bingles" i have for years the Physio is just up the road on newcastle st, hope this helps if you have no other luck

Factory
WA, 266 posts
10 May 2010 5:08PM
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questions to the replyees (or others with experience) regarding sports doctors/physicians...I am interested in what they may offer.

What type of therapy do they offer for minor injuries?

Do they tend to lean towards surgery as a fix?

LouD
WA, 641 posts
10 May 2010 5:57PM
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Go see a good GP. He/she will refer you wherever you need to go, if you do , in fact need to go anywhere. You lose proprioception with ankle injureis and your ankle needs to be retrained and strengthened so that it plants itself correctly every time you put your foot down.(hence recurring injuries after initial injury) After an initial examination and possibly Xrs and other tests you will be given an exercise programme. Any good GP, physio, sports physician can give you these. Only a small minority of ankle injuries will require surgery.

Hamish Osborne and Scott Isbel are both excellent sports physicians , but you will probably need a refferal.

Not convinced manipulation is going to help your ankle!

airhead
WA, 814 posts
11 May 2010 9:31AM
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Have a look at this thread:

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=65830

Gstar
WA, 391 posts
11 May 2010 4:56PM
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LouD said...

You lose proprioception with ankle injuries and your ankle needs to be retrained and strengthened so that it plants itself correctly every time you put your foot down.....


Get one of these and use it every day. Plenty of sand walking too, opt for the soft stuff not the "soft option" of walking right next to the shore.



Miss Jessie
NSW, 181 posts
12 May 2010 7:09PM
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Doug at Bodywise 93 841555 (Claremont) This guy sorted what 7yrs of physio's chiro etc couldn't!!

Anyone know a good one in the Rockingham area as while I still go see Doug, claremont is a trek?? I prefer manipulative



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