Physiotherapy at St Arnaud

About Us

Wimmera physiotherapy was established in 2010 by Anand Kumar in St Arnaud after recognising an urgent need for allied health services in regional & rural areas across Victoria. Soon the practice grew as other towns near St Arnaud were also in need of the services; therefore the services were extended to towns like Charlton & Wycheproof. Anand also provides services to Castlemaine and neighbouring towns within Mount Alexander Shire council.

Anand Kumar has post graduate qualification in Orthopaedic, Sports and Manual therapy from University Of South Australia. He has worked with elite sports teams like Central District Football Club, Adelaide and South Australian state Rugby Team. He has also provided physiotherapy services to local football and netball club.

He has a special interest in occupational health and ergonomics.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a health care profession that assesses, diagnose, treat and provide strategies to minimise the chances of reoccurrence of injury. A physiotherapist is an expert in analysing movement disorders, working in collaboration with clients to improve mobility. Physiotherapist’s uses physical means such as exercises, education, massage, dry needling to restore optimum function.

At Wimmera Physiotherapy we can assist your recovery from musculoskeletal disorders like ;

• Back pain


• Neck pain


• Shoulder and elbow pain


• Hip and groin pain


• Knee and ankle pain.


• Head aches


• Post-surgery rehabilitation


• Sports Injuries


• Sciatica and Nerve pain


• If you need further information about any other conditions which is not listed please feel free to contact us.


• Doctors referral not necessary except for veterans affairs clients.

Treatment

Based on the assessment and mutually agreed goals we implement appropriate treatment strategies to improve the condition.

Our treatment techniques include:

• Mobilisation


• Manipulation


• Soft tissue therapy


• Kinesio taping


• Dry Needling


• Exercise rehabilitation


• Pilates


• Electro therapy


• Biomechanical assessment and retraining


• Mirror Box Therapy


• Cognitive Functional Therapy


• Orthotic Prescription

Sports Physiotherapy

Wimmera Physiotherapy aims to restore your previous level of activity either as a professional or to participate in a favourite leisure sport. Sports injuries can lead to further injuries if left untreated.

Sports injuries vary from sport to sport and injuries can vary in severity from fracture, concussions to minor strains and sprains.

At Wimmera Physiotherapy we offer a wide a wide range of assessments and treatment options to improve and restore your strength, agility and endurance.

Ergonomic Assessment

Poor ergonomics can lead to lead to injuries and affect work, family and wellbeing. It can also cost employer in the form of absenteeism, lost time injuries and insurance premium cost. Common workplace injuries include headache and neck pain, back pain, Shoulder, elbow and wrist pain, carpal tunnel syndrome.

Ergonomic assessments, education and training provides optimum work station environment to improve health, minimise risk of injuries and enhance wellbeing of employees .

Wimmera Physiotherapy and Ergonomic Solutions provide a wide range of ergonomic solutions based on an organisation needs.

Contact us today for more information.