You need no referral to see an expert physiotherapist to help maximise your rate of recovery. Many of our physiotherapists have a PhD and extensive experience in back/spinal problems. Headed by our specialist Pain Physicians/Doctors people with complex and chronic pain problems can learn how to improve quality of life, manage medications, and get control of their pain.
Our pain management programs include psychology and physiotherapy in addition to medical input. Our clinical psychologists are experts at managing chronic pain problems (as part of a pain management program) and also mental health issues (e.g.
Our pain management programs include psychology and physiotherapy in addition to medical input. Our clinical psychologists are experts at managing chronic pain problems (as part of a pain management program) and also mental health issues (e.g.
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Our practitioners have been providing the highest quality, evidence-based care for the last 25 years initially as the Spinal Management Clinics (SMC) group and since 2014 Advance Healthcare. Dr Jon Ford (PhD, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist) was one of the first physiotherapists to develop comprehensive treatment programs in accordance with the best available evidence and the biopsychosocial approach.
Advance Healthcare has been successfully providing multi-disciplinary care and expertise in pain management to the Victorian community for over 25 years. Due to unprecedented growth, we are on the lookout for outstanding practitioners to complement our highly qualified team of over 45 of Australia's best medical and allied health professionals.
Back pain is the No. 1 medical problem in Australia (1) and up to 70% of sufferers continue to have pain 12-months after injury (2). Since 1995 Advance Healthcare has been accumulating clinical and research experience in developing innovative and effective treatment for back pain.
We pioneered the recently published Specific Treatment of Problems of the Spine (STOPS Back Pain) approach that accurately diagnoses the cause of back pain and provides tailored treatment (3-7).However understanding your back pain problem requires a multi-factorial approach. Your Advance Healthcare physiotherapist will use a range of assessment methods to get to the bottom of your pain.
We pioneered the recently published Specific Treatment of Problems of the Spine (STOPS Back Pain) approach that accurately diagnoses the cause of back pain and provides tailored treatment (3-7).However understanding your back pain problem requires a multi-factorial approach. Your Advance Healthcare physiotherapist will use a range of assessment methods to get to the bottom of your pain.
Since 1995 our group has been assisting patients with chronic pain to lead a happier and more productive life. One of our key services to the community is multi-disciplinary Pain Management which is a multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment program for people with chronic pain not responding to usual care.
Physiotherapy is a science-based healthcare profession providing diagnoses and treatment for people with musculoskeletal injuries. Our Advance Healthcare physiotherapists are experts at maximising rapid recovery from injury without the use of drugs or surgery. As an example you can watch one of our experts Dr Jon Ford (PhD) teaching a patient how to engage their core muscles correctly here or check out some of our informative blogs here.
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Sean G.
Jun 24, 2021
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Mykah Jazfu
Apr 22, 2021
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Scott Edwards
Feb 05, 2021
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Having a chronic injury I found myself struggling for nearly 2 years coping with pain and daily ability. The approach of treating pain, exercise, and the right mindset brought much relief to my life in general. I am very thankful for the team at Advanced Healthcare for giving me the close attention I really needed to sort it all out. The plan was excellent and the support of the mix of medication, physio, and mindset was professional and done with a can do approach with reasonable goals along the way. I highly recommend the program to help with chronic injury or issues, I have a ways to go still
