Physiotherapist Chirnside Park

Expert Physiotherapy in Chirnside Park

At New Start Physiotherapy we believe that full recovery is a result of a collaborative partnership between the practitioner and the individual.

We treat various musculoskeletal conditions as well as disorders of the vestibular system.

Achini Navaratna has over 12 years of experience as a physiotherapist.

She has worked in both acute and private practice settings. For the last 10 years, she has been working in private practice.

Achini has a special interest in treating patients with dizziness and balance disorders.

Whether it is your first experience with dizziness or you have been struggling with it for many years, we can help.

We understand the impact of dizziness and balance dysfunction can have on your life and our assessment and treatment are individualised to help you get the best results.

She is passionate about keeping up with professional development and the latest research to provide her clients with the latest evidence-backed treatment and management.

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Where We Are Located

New Start Physiotherapy is conveniently located at the Chirnside Park Medical Clinic inside the Chirnside Park Shopping Centre.

Shop 710, 239-241
Maroondah Highway,
Chirnside Park.

Ph: 0488 244 528

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Our Opening Hours

Monday – 9:00am to 6:00pm

Tuesday – Closed

Wednesday – 10:00am to 6:00pm

Thursday – 10:00am to 2:00pm

Friday – 9:00am to 2:00pm

Saturday – 9:00am to 1:00pm

Sunday – Closed

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Our Physiotherapy Services

Conditions We Treat

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Back pain and neck pain – due to mechanical and postural dysfunction

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Pelvic girdle pain – pre and post pregnancy

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Neck pain including whiplash

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Headaches and dizziness due to dysfunction of the cervical spine

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Rehabilitation pre and post surgeries including:

shoulder surgery
knee and hip replacement surgeries
ankle reconstruction
spinal surgery

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Joint conditions due to acute injuries

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Degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis

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Osteoporosis

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Tendon and Muscle injuries

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Conditions of the vestibular system including:

Benign proximal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Vestibular Neuritis – inflammation due to infection of the vestibular nerve resulting in vertigo and balance dysfunction
Labrynthitis- inflammation of the labyrinth and the cochlear nerve resulting in vertigo, dizziness and hearing loss
Vestibular Migraines – episodic dizziness and imbalance with or without a headache
Loss of balance due to MS, Parkinson’s disease and post stroke

Treatments We Offer

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Manual therapy including – soft tissue release, joint mobilisations

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Exercise rehabilitation – exercises that are specific for the presenting condition

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Dry needling – stimulation of trigger points with fine filament needles trigger point dry needling reduces muscular pain and dysfunction

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Postural correction using combination of exercise therapy, manual therapy and education

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Vestibular Rehabilitation – carnalith repositioning including the Epley manoeuvre

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VRT – Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises – specific exercises designed to address dizziness, balance disorders, gaze instability, falls