Get started on your injury recovery with Physiotherapy
Contact us at the clinic in Woori Yallock
About Us
Why Choose Us
Our physiotherapists are fully qualified and experienced in the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, hydrotherapy and clinical reformer Pilates.
Our physiotherapists are primary contact practitioners therefore no medical referral is required to consult them.
Private health insurance claims may be processed at the time of consultation using the HICAPS system.
Experience matters to us at the Yarra Valley Physiotherapy Clinic. Our practitioners all have years of experience working with people of all ages and fitness levels, including professional sports teams (local, national and international levels), hospitals and private practice.
Conditions treated include:
- Back and neck pain
- Sprains and strains
- Sports injuries
- Vertigo
- Headaches
- Shoulder conditions/dysfunction/injuries
- Ligament or tendon injuries
- Groin pain
- Arthritic conditions
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation (orthopaedic or cardiac)
- Pre and post natal conditions
- Fractures and dislocations
- Work Injury Evaluation and Management (Workcover)
- Transport Accident Commission (TAC) related injuries
- Medicare referrals
Benefits of early diagnosis and treatment of injuries include minimises pain and swelling, hastening return to sport, work or hobbies and reduces the likelihood of re-injury
Our Services
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is physical treatment focussing on anything that impacts the way you move – namely your muscles and joints. Whether you’ve suffered from an injury, you’re recovering from surgery or you’re managing a long-term condition, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy aims to diagnose and treat your issue to get you back to your best.
Sports Physiotherapy is a form of physical therapy with a specific focus on the treatment of sports-related illness and injury. As athletes perform vigorous levels of activity, their bodies are regularly placed under heightened strain and demand. As a result, their treatment must be tailored to this high intensity lifestyle. Sports Physiotherapy offers treatment specific to athletes to ensure their recovery is suited to their fitness requirements.
Clinical Reformer Pilate
Benefits of Physiotherapy guide Clinical Pilates:
- Improves strength and flexibility.
- Improves balance and movement.
- Assists with motor control.
- Great for rehabilitation and post-surgery.
- Improves pelvic floor strength.
- Helps with back pain and posture issues.
- Improves tone and body shape.
Clinical Pilates is a safe and effective form of exercise for injuries and rehabilitation when taught by an experienced physio.
Clinical Pilates can be effective as part of proactive injury prevention, strengthening your muscles and stabilising your body to reduce the likelihood of injury Its low impact exercises make it a great way to move your body without placing your joints under excessive strain, and it promotes flexibility and mobility throughout the body. If you have recently been injured or you’re returning to exercise after some time off, clinical Pilates can help to reintroduce exercise into your regular routine and improve your overall strength.
We offer a range of class options to best suit your needs, including Individual 1:1 sessions, small group 1:2 classes, and pregnancy & post-natal specific 1:2 classes.
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is physical exercise conducted in a pool to target and treat a wide spectrum of conditions. It is different to aqua-aerobis as it’s generally more focused on slow, controlled movements.
Conditions that can be treated with hydrotherpay include, but not limit to:-
- osteoarthritis
- psoriatic arthritis
- Back pain
- general joint pain
- pre/post operational rehab such as joint replacements
- neurological conditions
- fibromyalgia
- general fitness and wellbeing
Benefits of Hydrotherapy
- reduces load bearing on joints
- The water supports your weight, which helps to relieve pain and increase the range of movement in your joints.
- The water can be used to provide resistance to moving your joints which can also improve your muscle strength.
- reduces muscle aches and tightness
- increases cardiovascular fitness
- improves balance and reduces falls risk
You do not need to know how to swim to participate in hydrotherapy.
Our Team
Nicola Reynoldson
Our primary physiotherapist Nicola Reynoldson graduated for Sydney University with honours and has 30 years experience in all areas of physiotherapy including musculoskeletal injuries, cardiothoracics including ICU, hydrotherapy and clinical pilates. Nicola has lived in the Yarra Vallery for 20 years, she specialises in horse rider injuries and seat instability. As a rider for over 40 years and having taken her own horse to Advanced EA level dressage, her unique insite into what is physically required to sit on a horse both on the flat and jumping aids her ability to treat all rider issues. Nicola was the equestrian team physiotherapist at the 2008 paralympics and the 2007 world paradressage championships treating both the riders and their horses. Nicola has also work as a EA classifier working with the paradressage riders and as a level assessor for the HRCAV. Nicola also works as an animal Physiotherapist working with nb oth dogs and horses.