Grange Physiotherapy – Rockingham Health Hub

  Do I need orthotics? Orthotics are used to correct poor biomechanics of the feet, such as flat feet.  Flat feet are commonly seen in the population.  High foot arches are fairly rare but would be picked up by a physio or podiatrist. Both high arches and flat feet can cause problems. Flat feet occur when there is not enough arch support in the foot and it starts to collapse providing insufficient support . High arches occur when there is too much of an arch and the foot becomes rigid and unable to give.  In both situations, the foot is not being held in neutral and this causes abnormal load through the foot and lower limb and can lead to pain and inflammation.  There is also the hidden complication of rotation of the foot caused by these conditions that can again lead to problems with pain. Dropped Arches? Lack of arches in the feet means it has too little support and therefore supportive orthotics or shoes with arch support can provide a solution. Shoes here n...

  Persistent or recurring headaches may be neck related, and you may not even have pain!   This cause of a headache has been commonly overlooked which has often resulted in patients suffering for many years. Physiotherapists assess and treat neck pain and neck-related headache. Headaches caused by the structures of the neck are often one-sided, with pain usually arising at the base of the skull and referring to the temple, forehead or eye region. However, pain can be present in the eye/head region alone. Pain may be aggravated by neck movement or sustained postures and is often eased by manual pressure to the base of the skull. You might wake with pain, or it might come on as the day progresses. How your neck can cause pain in your head: It has been well demonstrated that structures in the neck can refer pain to the head. The nerves in the top of the neck (C1-C3) also provide sensation to the face and head. If these nerves are aggravated by stiff joints and muscles in the nec...

  Grange Physiotherapy in Rockingham offers a fully equipped on site gym to cater for a range of training abilities, as well as a separate pilates equipment room and a pilates mat group room. Our highly trained Exercise Personnel and Physiotherapists have experience in Clinical pilates, Sports physiotherapy, personal training and rehabilitation  work. We offer various services in the gym including clinical pilates, individual instruction, independent usage, Physio rehab gym sessions and physical training sessions. We make sure that you get the most out of your workout in a safe environment which caters to all your specific needs. We believe in keeping our group sessions small and safe, to provide an alternative to the classic gym scene that can be intimidating. Our on-site gym has a range of equipment including pilates machines, strength and endurance training equipment, rehabilitation facilities and a vibration machine. Physio Gym Sessions This gym group is supervised by a p...

  Hydrotherapy at Grange Physiotherapy in Rockingham is run at the Aqua Jetty in Warnbro. These sessions are supervised by physiotherapists and are rebatable from private health funds. Please contact Grange Physiotherapy clinic for current private fees. There are casual rates and discounted 10 sessions rates. Hydrotherapy is a wonderful way to exercise gently and with support. If you have pain this can be the ideal environment to start your rehabilitation. Hydrotherapy pools are heated at between 32-34 degrees and use the buoyancy of the water to enable assisted movement. Water can also be used to provide resistance work. At Grange Physiotherapy you will be assessed on land at the clinic by one of our qualified physiotherapists. A specific individualised program will then be organised and in the pool, you will be guided through this program under supervision. We use specific equipment in the pool to adjust each exercise for your needs. You will need to book at the clinic if you w...