Best of North Sydney Physiotherapy

This article is for those living in North Sydney, and looking for a physiotherapist. To perform myriad functions related to health and well-being. The purpose of physiotherapy is to help you achieve optimal, physical functioning.

Generally, during an intake session, the physiotherapist examines the patient’s medical history. Assessments may include measurements of physical strength, balance, range of motion, breathing rate, coordination and motor functioning.

Licensed physiotherapists are found in a range of healthcare settings including outpatient offices, private practices, hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes, home health, sports and fitness settings, and others.

Why Physiotherapy is So Important after Surgery

Following surgery, bones, muscles and soft tissues undergo a period healing. Failure to use the joint may cause it to heal improperly. This can limit the range of motion, flexibility, the function of the joint and overall surgical outcome. This makes it essential to complete physical therapy after surgery.

Improve Function & Mobility

Recovering from injury or surgery is only one part of the rehabilitation process. Returning to all the things you loved to do before you became injured is where the real skill comes into play. Exercise and rehabilitation progression involves a great understanding of both therapeutic and fitness level exercises.

Reduce or Eliminate Pain

Physiotherapy combines the use of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, joint mobilizations, and deep tissue massage to relieve pain, restore joint range of movement and maximise muscle strength and conditioning..

Improve Long Term Health

Wellness Programs are the magic fountain of youth and the best solution to date to reduce the negative effects of aging and development of disease. Through regular exercise and a macro balanced diets we have worked with them over 60's and sometimes 80's to produce happy and healthy individuals for over 14 years.

Looking for a Physiotherapist in North Sydney?

We have personally worked with Rebecca Micich. The practice founder of Function & Form Physiotherapy & Exercise. She is a qualified physiotherapist and exercise physiologist. More about Rebecca here.

Function and Form began on the Lower North Shore in 2007, from a growing demand for highly skilled exercise rehabilitation particularly in a fitness setting.

Function & Form (North Sydney Physiotherapy) is a unique client/ patient experience. It is where acute injury rehabilitation meets functional exercise.

A patient who makes an appointment will have one complete hour with a physiotherapist who will take a thorough history. A provisional diagnosis is made, appropriate treatment administered and a series of exercises given to work on the relevant areas.

North Sydney Physiotherapy Treatment Services

Physiotherapy For Sports

From the elite athlete to the weekend warrior, at Function and Form - Physiotherapy in North Sydney, we are focused on bringing your best.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue massage works towards treating dense layers of muscle and fascia. Deep Tissue massage is not always painful or requiring strong pressure.

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy is the application of specifically directed manual pressure to the body to improve mobility in restricted areas of the body.

Functional Restoration

Functional restoration emphasizes physical activity, desensitization and normalization of sympathetic tone in areas of chronic pain or injury.

Sports Taping

Taping has many uses in the sporting environment. Tape may be used to limit range of motion, support unstable joints, improve joint positioning.

Clinical Pilates

Improve mobility, stability, balance, posture & overall function. A safe & effective form of exercise, pilates is perfect for addressing the specific needs of each individual.

Injury Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is the restoration of optimal form (anatomy) and function (physiology). The ultimate goal is to limit the extent of the injury.

Orthotic Prescription

Orthotics may provide arch support or extra cushioning on the heel, around the toes, or for your entire foot.

For more information about Function and Form - North Sydney Physiotherapy. Please visit the official website (functionandform.com.au) for pricing, services, contacts, and more.