Our Services

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists have undertaken advanced, intensive training, have studied the latest evidence-based research & undergone rigorous examinations to be awarded fellowship in the Australian College of Physiotherapists (FACP). Accordingly, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists are recognised by the profession as having the highest level of musculoskeletal skills, and are profession leaders in the management of musculoskeletal problems. The skill of the Specialist lies in the ability to assess, treat & manage complex, difficult and, at times, multi-factorial musculoskeletal problems.

Physioworks Health Group Co-Directors Andrew Dalwood (FACP) and David Francis (FACP) are trained as Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists*, meaning they are leaders in their field & highest qualified to provide opinion to best assess your condition.

*As awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapy in 2009.

What ever your sport or level of participation, Physioworks Health Group can assist if you have a sport’s related injury or concern.

Led by David Francis, who was the Senior Physiotherapist at the Collingwood Football Club in the AFL for over 25 seasons (1996-2019), the Physioworks Health Group team of physios & health professionals have the skills & experience to accurately diagnose & treat acute & chronic musculoskeletal sporting conditions.

The team at Physioworks Health Group will plan a progressive return to sport for you with their expert knowledge about safe return to training, appropriate training loads & experience in working collaboratively with coaches. They will also advise if & when further investigations such as ultrasounds, CTs & MRIs are required. The team have relationships with a wide range of health professionals & an extensive referral network should a referral to a Sports Physician, Surgeon or other medical practitioner be required.

The Physioworks Health Group team are passionate about health, fitness & sport participation in our communities.  They have provided services to professional sporting organisations, including the Collingwood Football Club (AFL, AFLW, VFL & VFLW), Cricket Victoria, Paralympic teams & Tennis Australia teams, for many years. At a more local level, Physioworks actively supports & provides education to numerous schools, sporting clubs & leagues across a range of community sports, including football, netball, basketball, tennis, cricket, softball, rowing, athletics & dance.

Manipulative/Manual physiotherapy is the term used for special handling techniques to promote healing of soft tissue, promote pain relief & restoration of normal movement patterns. These techniques may include myofascial release, joint mobilisation/manipulation & massage therapy, to name a few.

Manual therapy has been shown in numerous high quality research trials to be beneficial when combined with a tailored exercise program & education.  Our team of experienced practitioners will commonly use this method to rehabilitate your condition.

Depending on your post-operative condition, your goals in terms of returning to normal function and/or sport, and guided by the advice of your surgeon, the Physioworks physiotherapy team can help you achieve your goals.

Exercise Physiology, Clinical Rehabilitation & Exercise and/or Massage Therapy may also be beneficial in terms of aiding recovering from the surgery, and enforced period of inactivity/restricted movement & loss of overall general fitness.

Remedial Massage Therapy can play a vital role in injury prevention & in recovery from injury. A remedial massage from an experienced massage therapist can provide real benefits to the mind & body.

Remedial Massage Therapy is a personalised treatment plan that is based on various factors, including your general health, any aches & pains you may be experiencing, any current injuries you may have, as well as your medical history & overall wellbeing.

The modalities used in this type of massage may include:

• Relaxation/Swedish Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Sports Massage
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Pre and Post-natal Massage
• Myofascial Release
• Positional Release
• Trigger Point Release
• Muscle Energy Technique

Physioworks Health Group’s massage therapists have vast experience & are all members of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists. They ensure that each treatment is unique & is tailored specifically to your goals & health considerations.

At Physioworks Health Group our massage therapists & physiotherapists liaise closely concerning clients who may be receiving treatment from both disciplines.

Massage Therapy services are available at Physioworks Health Group Cranbourne, Camberwell & Pakenham clinics.

Exercise Physiologists specialise in exercise prescription & the delivery of exercise programmes & rehabilitation for elite athletes through to those suffering from injury and/or chronic disease, including but not limited to, diabetes, obesity, arthritis & cardiovascular disease.

Exercise Physiology consultations are available at Physioworks Health Group Cranbourne, Camberwell & Pakenham clinics.

Download your copy of the Physioworks Health Group Exercise Physiology flyer.

Exercise Physiologists’ run fitness classes for those looking to improve their fitness with the guidance & motivation of a trained health professional.

At Physioworks Health Group all clients participate in an individual exercise assessment prior to commencing classes where baseline recordings of strength, fitness & health criteria are completed.

A customised, tailored exercise program to help meet your exercise goals can also be developed specifically for you by our Exercise Physiologists team who will guide & support you through your exercise training program.

Want to learn to lift weights correctly? Need more power? Need to be faster? Need to stronger for longer periods?

Clinical Strength & Conditioning, personalised & customised to your health-care issues & physical capabilities, is available at Physioworks Health Group. Individual assessments, one on one sessions and group sessions are available.

Podiatry treats all foot & lower limb disorders. A podiatrist will look at your footwear, walking & running style to assess any abnormal function & intervene where necessary to treat or prevent injury.

A podiatrist can help relieve foot & heel pain, knee pain and aching legs. Other treatments include sports injuries, shin splints, stress fractures & skin disorders, such as tinea, blisters, warts, corns & callus infections.

Podiatry services are available at Physioworks Health Group Camberwell & Cranbourne clinics.

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy can offer a perfect adjunct to physiotherapy, to assist strengthening, mobilisation & movement.

Hydrotherapy, which involves gentle exercises in warm water with programs individually tailored to each person’s particular needs, is available at Physioworks Health Group Cranbourne & Pakenham clinics.

Physioworks “At Home TeleHealth” for online Physiotherapy consultations.

Continuity of your Physiotherapy management safely from your own home.

Given the current pandemic challenges, Physioworks Health Group TeleHealth is available, by arrangement with your therapist, for Physiotherapy consultations to help ensure ongoing management of your current condition.

Physioworks Health Group TeleHealth consults can be done from your home via telephone or online via ZOOM, a video based software. ZOOM is easily downloadable (2-3 minutes) from an “email link” we will send to you when you make a booking.

Rebates/Fees:

Our fee structure remains the same as a normal physiotherapy consult. Full Payment is required by EFT (direct deposit) & receipts will be issued for you to claim your private health or Medicare rebate.

• Private health funds may have available rebates for current existing patients & new patients with chronic conditions or post-surgical rehabilitation. Check with your private health fund to see if they cover TeleHealth.
• Rebates remain for Medicare referred patients under the EPC program.
• WorkCover is covering the cost of TeleHealth.
• TAC will also cover the cost for TeleHealth consultations delivered by a physiotherapist.

Retail Health Care products are available at all Physioworks Health Group clinics.

From icepacks to sports tape, from knee braces to ankle braces, from massage balls & rollers to theraputic pillows ask our therapists and/or reception team about our range of health care products.

Dry Needling

Involves needling to altered or dysfunctional tissues in order to improve or restore function. This may include needling of myofascial trigger points, periosteum, or other soft tissue. It can be used as an adjunct to your normal physiotherapy treatment.

Dry needling is avaiable at Physioworks Camberwell & Cranbourne clinics.

Pre-Employment Screening 

Physioworks Health Group perform pre-employment physical screening, helping to ensure potential staff are the best available & physically able to meet the requirements of the role.

Pre-employment Screening is avaiable at Physioworks Camberwell & Cranbourne clinics.