How can a Podiatrist help you?
We all know that Podiatrists are foot experts, who make you walk in uncomfortable shoes right? But did you know they can really help you with a range of issues you may be experiencing with your feet, ankles and lower limbs; including sporting injuries, arthritis and infections.
Podiatrists are experts at diagnosing and treating any issues that you may be experiencing with this area of your body. Whether it is related to bones and joints, muscles, circulation or even nerve problems. They can also help with skin and nail issues that you wish would go away. Like corns, calluses and ingrown toenails.
What to expect when you visit a Podiatrist
You will have a consultation to investigate your medical and surgical history, footwear, lifestyle, and diagnostic measures. You will then have a physical examination such as gait analysis to view your posture and how you move your body.This information is used to identify your specific needs and design a treatment plan for you.
What type of therapies are used by a Podiatrist?
Podiatrists have a range of therapies available for them to use depending on your needs. These include medication, wound dressings, exercises, footwear suggestions or prescription of foot orthoses to help improve lower limb function.
What problems can a Podiatrist treat?
Podiatrist treat problems such as tendon pain, ankle instability or knee pain. A management plan is designed just for you.
Are you considering seeing a Podiatrist?
If you are considering seeing a Podiatrist in Hobart, here are a few reasons why you should schedule an appointment.
If you are experiencing foot and ankle problems it’s pretty likely that a Podiatrist can make a big difference in your life.
Our Health & Fitness Studio offer the following classes:
One on One sessions with our Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist are also available
More information and Timetable
Clinical Pilates utilises the additional level of physiological and anatomical knowledge your physiotherapist has to modify and prescribe appropriate pilates based exercises. Your program is an individually tailored treatment approach following an assessment of your strengths, weaknesses and goals. Our Physiotherapist can provide exercises and movements for your specific condition, allowing the appropriate targeting of problem areas promoting greater injury management and recovery.
Pilates can be used to treat acute spinal conditions, rehabilitation from chronic neck and back pain, rehabilitate sporting injuries, improve muscle control. It can also be used to maintain flexibility and strength to prevent injuries.
Your Physiotherapist will work one-on-one with you to devise a tailor-made program, which may include pilates and other exercises, to ensure you recover fully from your condition/injury.
The Physiotherapist may progress you from one-on-one sessions to small group sessions under supervision.
How to book an appointment
If you’re thinking about undertaking pilates as a part of your exercise program to manage your injury, first book an appointment with our Physiotherapists. They will assess your condition and determine the best course of action.
You may require some physiotherapy treatment prior to commencing in your exercise program.
Benefits & Treatments
Physiotherapy aims to restore proper body function, prevent a decline in function or reduce the impact of dysfunction in people of all ages with physical problems caused by illness, accident or ageing.
What is a Physiotherapist?
Physiotherapists utilise various treatment techniques based on individual assessment and personal goals, these can include:
Why our Physiotherapists
The qualified Physiotherapists at the Bellerive Health Hub offer a multi-faceted, patient centered, approach to your rehabilitation by utilising their knowledge in anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.
These skills are used to assess, diagnose and formulate individualised programs, taking into account physical presentation, past history, social situation, emotional and environmental factors and researched best practice techniques.
Physiotherapists can help treat a wide variety of conditions, including:
Physiotherapy led classes:
Bellerive Health Hub fosters a multi-disciplinary approach to health care.
Physiotherapists are skilled in the recognition of health issues which would benefit from referral to other appropriate health professionals for optimal care and wellbeing.
Accredited Practising Dietitians are professionals who apply the science of food and nutrition to promote health, prevent and treat disease to optimise the health of individuals, groups, communities and populations.
University qualifications in food and nutrition provide a dietitian with an in-depth understanding of the human body and the complexities of food and nutrition.
Importantly this powerful combination of knowledge allows us to bring information together to deliver advice that is not only evidence based but easy to understand and stress free to incorporate into your lifestyle.
You can be confident our dietitian’s will provide you with accurate advice for numerous health conditions such as:
A successful approach requires a realistic and practical outlook. We want you to start your journey as you wish to continue. We understand that what works for one person may not be practical or relevant for the next.
Personally we love food, real food. But like most of us we are also ultra-busy which doesn’t leave a lot of time left to spend hours in the kitchen. So meals that are super quick, really tasty and easy to prepare play a large role in our approach.
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage therapy focuses on the assessment and treatment of pain and injury in muscles, joints, and other connective tissues. This hands-on approach promotes healing by targeting specific areas with massage techniques, mobilisations, or methods such as cupping, dry needling, and trigger point therapy. By stimulating blood flow to damaged or inflamed areas, remedial massage can relieve stiff tendons, strained muscles, aching joints, and tense body regions. Each session is personalized using various techniques and assessments to ensure you feel better afterward.
Sports Massage
As a physiotherapy student and exercise scientist, I understand the importance of precise massage techniques for enhancing athletic recovery, performance, and injury management. Sports massage is key in helping athletes achieve optimal function by improving performance, speeding up recovery, and promoting overall well-being. Rehabilitation can take place both on and off the massage table, with access to a gym for reassessing your body during or after the session.
Relaxation Massage
Soothe your mind and relax your body with a tailored relaxation massage designed to improve circulation and reduce overall stress. This style of massage relieves muscular tension through gentle myofascial release, using slow, sustained pressure that promotes deep relaxation. The full-body massage offers numerous benefits, including improved circulation, stimulation of the lymphatic system, reduced stress hormones, lower blood pressure, and enhanced sleep quality. Whether you're looking to unwind or release built-up tension, our relaxation massage is an effective and soothing solution.
Pregnancy Massage
Providing mums-to-be with a sense of well-being, improved relaxation, and better sleep, I offer prenatal massage for those in their second and third trimesters. This massage helps reduce stress, relieve tension, and address areas of discomfort or pain. Working closely with our on-site allied health team, we create a tailored treatment plan to help mothers adjust to the changes in their bodies, both before and after their baby's arrival
Restorative Yoga class provides a space for the body to let go of deep holding patterns that cause muscle and joint pain as well as physical and mental tension. Postures are aided with the support of blankets, blocks and bolsters and is made up of a series of passive floor poses. This enables both the body and mind to come into a state of deep relaxation and centeredness.
While beneficial for all it is particularly helpful in recoveries from injury, illness, surgery, headaches, insomnia, respiratory and digestive disorders, menopause, and emotional issues such as anxiety and depression.
It is a slow-paced practice that works to release deep tension passively, without active stretch. It is a powerful practice and can help a student to restore the body back to its natural flexibility and mobility. Restorative Yoga can be highly beneficial to speed up the healing process of the body after injury or prolonged inactivity. By gently moving the body, and supporting it comfortably in various asanas, Restorative Yoga helps to increase blood circulation, detoxification and prevent the formation of excessive scar tissue.
