Southbank Physiotherapy
Southbank Physiotherapy is an academically focused provider of Brisbane City physiotherapy services.
Our Southbank clinic was established to provide leading Brisbane City physio care. It is situated within the South bank academic precinct - immediately adjacent from the Southbank bus and rail terminus. City clients access Southbank by bus from the Myer centre, by train from Roma Street or a short walk across the many bridges. Our physiotherapy clinic is ideally located for clients travelling from West End, Fairfield, Annerley, South Brisbane, East Brisbane, Hawthorne and other adjoining suburbs.
Parking is readily available at P1 in the cultural centre carpark. Southbank Institute of technology adjoins the cultural centre simply follow the education walkway from the sculptures through the institute to Ernest Street where you will find us. There is also metred on street parking for up to 2hrs located on streets close by to our clinic. For further information on parking options please see the contact us page.
We invite you to browse through our web pages to find information on the services unique to our clinic. We hope that you enjoy browsing our educationally focused website and discover the required information to assist you in your choice of Brisbane City physiotherapy services.
Core values:
Individualised customer care & attention; Effective outcome focused treatment; New quality equipment & diagnostic imaging tools; Quality preventitive sport & workplace health education; Foster continuing Physiotherapist academic advancement.
Mission:
Provide state of the art, evidence-based musculoskeletal physiotherapy care.
Vision:
Customers receive premium quality care by qualified registered Physiotherapists in a professional environment.
News
September 23rd 2009 marked the introduction of our new GAITSCAN system; integral in the diagnosis & management of lower back, hip/pelvis, leg & foot conditions.
A full range of TOG orthotics are now avaliable! Our range includes RunFlex, DressFlex, SafetyFlex, CushionFlex, SportFlex, SkateFlex orthotics designed with a custom mould specific to your foot. For more information please see our Bio-mechanical tab under the services menu.
Featured articles
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Clinical research
Clinical research in the field of physiotherapy is as important to the profession as it is to any other in the medical field. Physiotherapists rely on information from such research to augment the knowledge they have already gained through their university education and continuing education courses. more »
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Joint injuries
Joint injuries are among the most common problems experienced by physiotherapy patients. The goal of physiotherapy is to assist the injured to reduce pain and return to a prior level of function. more »
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Running injuries
Running injuries can be frequent and disabling. Many injuries result from wearing improper footwear, overtraining and not warming-up or cooling down properly. more »
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Calf strains
The calf muscles can become injured or torn due to poor stretching or overuse - this is common in athletes, especially runners. Physiotherapy treatment involves pain management, stretching and strengthening exercises. more »
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Dry needling
Dry needling is a modality that aims to relieve trigger points, however it may not be suitable for everybody. more »
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Healing shoulder impingement
Though anti-inflammatory medications may be prescribed, a shoulder impingement requires specific exercises planned by your physiotherapist. more »
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Exercising in cold weather
Cold weather is not an excuse to stop exerising. However proper precautions are required to ensure that you enjoy it and do not injure yourself. more »
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Core strength development for performance
Strong core muscles can improve posture and appearace, and enhance performance on the sports field and workplace. more »
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Scar tissue and muscle adhesions
Scar tissue and muscle adhesions can be a cause of dysfunction in athletes and people who are very active. more »
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Incorporating exercise in a busy schedule
If you are unable to find a large block of time to exercise, recent evidence suggests that exercise done in short increments can be just as effective. more »
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