Newington Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine Clinic
Physiotherapy in Ballarat

Since 1980 we have a proud history serving the people of Ballarat and district for all of their Physiotherapy and associated needs. Experience 30 years experience in physiotherapy. Areas of interest Sports Physiotherapy: diagnosis, treatment and management of injuries. Keen interest in cycling, rowing, running, football and soccer. Areas of interest Acute and sub acute inpatient and outpatient therapy, particularly orthopedics and rehabilitation. Areas of interest Dance specific assessment and rehabilitation. Labor experience with gamin, professional cycling team. Areas of interest Outpatient rehabilitation. Experience with acute hospital patients, sub acute orthoneuro patients. Areas of interest Interested in sports related injuries. Areas of interest Enjoy active in the areas of women’s health and pediatrics. Currently busy at St John of God hospital in a rotation scheme. 31 years specializing in hand therapy in USA, UK and Australia including acute trauma, burns, rheumatology, teaching. Acute hand trauma injury and management (including fractures, sprains, lacerations, crush and nerve injuries). 19 years specializing in hand therapy in USA and Australia including acute trauma, burns, sports injury. Our friendly administration staff are ready to assist you book appointments, unite cancellations lists and to arrange payments.

The main clinic is located at the corner of Mai and ripen Streets (1220 Mai Street) which offers physiotherapy, hand therapy, clinical Pilates, massage and a small gymnasium. Conditions treated include the acute care and rehabilitation of back and neck injuries, sporting injuries, headaches, sciatica, post surgical and post fracture management, overuse and labor injuries, arthritis and disorders of the neurological system. NBC is also involved in health promotion (including women's health), injury prevention for the younger athlete and management of people with chronic illness. Our clinic stocks a wide variety of injury prevention equipment including ankle, knee, back braces and a expansive variety of tape. We also treat women undergoing treatment for breast cancer and those requiring lymphoedema management. Our specialist continence and lymphoedema physiotherapist also sees men. It is originate to patients and the public. He developed a exceptional interest in neurological conditions, and has worked at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital treating people with neurological, neurosurgical and vestibular disorders. Treatment is for all easy tissue injuries, including neck pain headaches, sciatic pain, tendinitis sports injuries. Occupational Therapists) A certified hand therapist is an occupational therapist or Physiotherapist who has a least of five years of clinical experience, including 2,00 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy. In addition, the certified hand therapist must successfully pass a comprehensive test of advanced clinical skills and theory in upper extremity rehabilitation. In the profession of hand therapy, the credentials for a certified hand therapist are CDT. These marks distinguish an occupational therapist or Physiotherapist as someone with the uppermost professional credential in the specialty of upper extremity rehabilitation. A CDT is a portion of an particular group of occupational therapists and Physiotherapists who have met the standards set by experts in hand therapy. Newington has two experienced Hand Therapists operating from the Mai Street Clinic. They are involved in treating all aspects of hand, wrist, forearm and elbow conditions. Treatment may include exercises, heat cool packs, ultrasound, wax baths, massage and splints. At Newington Physiotherapy we are active members of the local Ballarat Community. Paige Lorensene Paige has been consulting with St Patrick's College to ensure their staff are well supported in their office based work environments. We are proud to support the Royal South Street Competitions each year. We support the dancers especially, ensuring they are always kept at their optimum smooth of performance.