Specialist sPORTS & EXERCISE PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN MELBOURNE
HOW CAN SEEING A SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN MELBOURNE HELP YOU?
If you have a sports injury that just isn't getting better, and you need to get clarity on what you should do next, then seeing a Specialist Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist is the perfect next step.
Kay Copeland is a Specialist Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, and one of only 9 physio specialists in Victoria to hold this clinical title.
Kay’s role as a Physio Specialist is to act as a consultant to your current treating practitioner,in order to progress and solve complex sports related injuries or musculoskeletal conditions.
A complex condition may be characterised by multiple concurrent sports injuries or issues, chronic injuries, a single injury or with a prolonged history that fails to progress or resolve as anticipated, or a rare condition or presentation that is infrequently encountered by general practitioners.
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HOW DOES AN APPOINTMENT WITH A QUALIFIED SPORTS SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST WORK?
As a Specialist Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Kay will see you for 1-2 extended consults to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
She will give you time to explain your injury history, plus the previous treatment that you have undergone, and what you feel is working well, or what maybe isn't working so well for you.
Following this discussion, your sports therapy treatment plan will be formulated. The treatment plan will include ongoing management, plus rehabilitation and strengthening exercises that are focused towards achieving your own goals.
Kay Copeland will work with your current treating practitioner, or physio specialist, to implement the updated treatment plan in order to transition you back to seeing your ongoing treating practitioner.
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WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF TRAINING FOR AN EXPERT SPORTS SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST, AND HOW DOES SOMEONE BECOME ONE ?
Specialist Sports & Exercise Physiotherapists have undertaken a further 2+ years of expert training (specialisation), on top of their previous physiotherapy degrees and studies.
These extra study and training opportunities are only available to experienced clinicians, who then become the experts, and the 'go to' physiotherapists in their field.
As an overview, there are 3 general levels of physiotherapy considered by the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Qualified Physiotherapists have undertaken a Bachelors of Doctor of Physiotherapy training. Majority of physiotherapists fit this description.
A select group of practitioners will then undertake a Master of Physiotherapy, and complete further tasks set out by the APA, allowing them to use the title of APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, or APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, of which there are numerous practitioners at this level at Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy, or currently undergoing training at this level.
The most clinically advanced level of physiotherapy training a physiotherapy specialist can reach in the sports physiotherapy domain, is undergoing the Sports & Exercise Specialisation program, of which only 9 physiotherapists in Victoria have attained. This puts Kay Copeland in the upper echelon of experienced and expert Specialist Sports & Exercise Physiotherapists in Australia.
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WHAT DOES SPORTS THERAPY WITH KAY COPELAND INVOLVE?
Sports therapy involves a comprehensive approach to the management of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. This may include:
- Thorough assessment and diagnosis of injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Development of individualised management plans and exercise programs tailored specifically to your needs and goals.
- Manual therapy techniques to promote healing and reduce pain.
- Rehabilitation exercises to restore strength, flexibility, and function.
- Injury prevention strategies to reduce the risk of future injuries.
- Collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care for complex cases.
- Expert opinion and guidance on the management of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Access to advanced training and clinical skills in the field of specialist sports physiotherapy.
- Faster recovery times and improved outcomes compared to non-specialized care
- Improved sports performance through optimization of strength, flexibility, and function for athletes and professional athletes.
- Personalised timeline and management plan based on your specific needs and goals for the rehabilitation process of sporting injuries and sport-related injuries.
DO I NEED A REFERRAL TO SEE A SPECIALIST SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST?
No, you DON'T need a referral to see a physiotherapy specialist. Anyone may book an appointment to see Kay Copeland at Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy.
Generally, you will have been seeing your current practitioner, before seeing Kay. This may be that you have been seeing your local physiotherapy specialist, osteopath or chiropractor. Sometimes you may be asked to see Kay by your local GP or Sports Doctor as well.
No matter who has asked you to see Kay, they will be involved in the treatment plan and can help deliver the ongoing treatment required to get the results you desire and deserve.
WHERE CAN I SEE A SPORTS SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN MELBOURNE?
You can see Kay Copeland (Specialist Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist) at Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy's Essendon clinic, located within the Essendon Sports Medicine Building.
At Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy, we're very proud to be able to deliver Specialist Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy services so you can continue on your treatment journey to the finish line!