Physiotherapy is a science-based profession that takes a ‘whole person’ approach to health and wellbeing. It involves identifying and maximising quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation.
Bernadette is a qualified physiotherapist with years of experience in private practice and sporting teams (men’s premier league soccer and women’s state-league netball). She practices guideline-based physiotherapy. To know more about Physiotherapy in Penrith, visit the MVP Rehab Physiotherapy website or call 0450603234.
Physiotherapy is an evidence-based profession which takes a ‘whole person’ approach to health and wellbeing. Physiotherapists are trained to assess, diagnose and link to associated impairments, and provide treatment to reduce pain and improve movement and function in the body.
Whether you are an elite athlete or an enthusiastic amateur, a gym junkie or simply like to keep fit, injuries will occur from time to time. From a one-sided niggle to knee pain or not getting that PB, physiotherapy can help you recover faster.
Bernadette Hitchen, principal physiotherapist at MVP Rehab Physiotherapy has extensive experience in treating patients from all backgrounds. Her expertise includes working with sports people from Men’s Premier League Soccer and Women’s State League Netball, as well as individuals from the corporate world. She is particularly interested in women’s health physiotherapy and guideline-based practice. She is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists. She is also an accredited Exercise Physiologist. She works alongside GPs at Myhealth Medical centre in Westfield Penrith.
Physiotherapists focus on assessing, diagnosing and treating physical impairments, disabilities and pain. They use techniques like massage, joint mobilisation and stretching to improve a patient’s health and mobility.
They also use a range of educational strategies to help patients manage their injury or condition long-term. Unlike osteopaths, physiotherapists treat a broader range of injuries and conditions, including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and neurological problems.
Physiotherapists are also trained to assess the biomechanics of your body, so they can tell you how you can prevent injuries by improving your movement patterns and posture. Jason Wheeler is a friendly, professional musculoskeletal physiotherapist based in Lawson. He specialises in treating a wide variety of injuries and has over 14 years experience. He offers longer than average appointments and combines hands on treatment with exercise based rehab. He accepts private health rebates, workers compensation and motor vehicle accident claims. He has experience treating a range of sports injuries including elite soccer and netball players.
If you or a loved one is an NDIS participant and requires support with your disability, MVP Rehab Physiotherapy’s team of Exercise Physiologists can provide tailored exercise programs to improve physical performance, wellbeing and independence. Our NDIS Exercise Physiologists are available to create specialised physical activity recommendations and deliver tailored exercise program interventions with a strong focus on behavioural change.
Accredited Exercise Physiologists are university qualified allied health professionals that specialise in clinical exercise interventions for a variety of acute, sub-acute and chronic medical conditions and injuries. They are registered with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and offer services for pathology domains including but not limited to musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, neurological, cancers, renal and mental health conditions.
You can find a local exercise physiologist near you through HotDoc and book online at a time that suits you. You can also use the filters to find a practitioner that speaks your preferred language and/or accepts your chosen billing method, such as bulk-billing.
If you're suffering from an injury or want to reduce long term pain, working with a physiotherapist can help. Using HotDoc, you can make an online booking to see a physiotherapist near you in Penrith. You can use the search filters to refine your results and choose an appointment time that suits you, including after hours. The billing filter also allows you to book with a physiotherapist who accepts your preferred payment method.
You can also select the language filter to find a physiotherapist who speaks your preferred language. Then, click the provider details to learn more about their background and qualifications, including whether they are a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. Physiotherapists specialise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of physical injuries, disabilities, and pain. They use a variety of techniques, such as exercise, manual therapy and education to improve a patient's physical function. Physiotherapists often work alongside osteopaths to treat musculoskeletal problems. To know more about Physiotherapy in Penrith, visit the MVP Rehab Physiotherapy website or call 0450603234.