PHYSIOTHERAPY
Extended PHYSIOtherapy services FOR MAITLAND, NEWCASTLE & THE HUNTER VALLEY.
Experienced, evidence-guided, exercise-based.
When do you need a Physiotherapy appointment?
You should consider seeing a physiotherapist when you have a specific musculoskeletal injury or condition that requires a thorough assessment, diagnosis, and a structured rehabilitation plan tailored to your condition. For injuries such as a sprained ankle, torn ligament or herniated disc, it is advisable to see a Physiotherapist.
Xceed Health Physiotherapists are well equipped for nearly any type of rehabilitation and conditioning under the sun.
our physiotherapy services include:
(click each service for more information)
POST OPERATIVE REHABILITATION
SPORTS PERFORMANCE
Performance Physiotherapy involves sport-specific training to overcome mental and physical barriers.
If there’s one thing athletes hate to do, but still do more frequently than they’d like, is get injured. Injury in sports, despite allowing for healing and returning to the field, can often limit how far athletes can get in their career afterwards unless they have the right tools under their belt, and sound advice from their sports medicine team.
Sports performance physiotherapy exists both in and out of the presence of injury. While many athletes seek physiotherapy advice when they are injured to help recover their movement, strength, agility, and sport-specific skills; physiotherapy is also used in the uninjured athlete to optimise your performance – be it your biomechanics when they lift, run, throw, or tackle; or how you recover after their sport, including mobility and flexibility drills to maintain joint and muscle health after extreme efforts.
In high performance athletes, psychological barriers can develop both in the presence or absence of physical injury, with mental blocks stopping them from moving faster, lifting heavier, or being more confident in your participation. Sports physiotherapy can include mental training in the athletic setting to assist with visualisation, body awareness, performance habits and rituals, and overall improving mental and physical drive.
If you’re trying to recover from acute or recurrent injury, have plateaued in your performance, or feel like you are missing something in your training or recovery programme, book in with Mason using the link below, including a brief description of what’s been happening in the appointment notes.
DRY NEEDLING
Dry needling assists with pain relief and restoring movement.
Using a needle similar to that in acupuncture, Dry Needling is the stimulation of muscle fibres by inserting a thin needle into the belly or tendon. Useful in managing pain for an assortment of muscle issues, including tightness, and both overactivity and underactivity-associated movement dysfunction. Dry Needling can also be used as part of treatment to stimulate muscle impacted by stroke, and down-train other muscles that are overshadowing underactive groups.
We have a number of therapists who are are qualified Dry Needlers, with Lachlan able to needle most major muscle groups in the body – the chest, shoulder, back, buttocks, and leg. Mason can in addition needle the face, neck (excluding the neck flexors), hands and feet, groin, pelvis, and abdomen. Proper administration and hygiene practices are always exhibited during needling for our clients’ and our own safety.
While the risks of Dry Needling are minimal, it is important to let your therapist know about the following, as there are some contra-indications and risks associated with the following demographics:
- First-trimester pregnancy
- History of DVT or other emboli
- Haemophilia or use of anti-clotting agents (aspirin, warfarin, etc.)
- Blood-transmitted diseases (Hepatitis, HIV, etc.)
- Fear or unease with needles or donating blood
- Fresh tattoos over the area of concern
If you have an issue that you think may benefit from dry needling, or if you have had it before and found good effect in managing your pain, click below to book in with Lachlan or Mason at their respective clinic.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? No sweat!
Even if the treatment you’re looking for is not listed, we can still help out. With existing relationships with both GPs and specialists from nearly every medical field in Maitland, Newcastle, and the Hunter Valley, we work collaboratively with other health services to make sure your recovery and care are maintained, and no one falls through the healthcare cracks.
Meet Your Physiotherapists
Amber Bailey
Physiotherapist
“Feel better, move better, live better”
This saying is a little cliché, but it holds a lot of weight in the way I treat people. I like to look at the whole picture of someone’s injury including their lifestyle, occupation, and hobbies. This helps me tailor my treatment plan as the aim of the game is to ultimately get people back doing what they enjoy. This is where I get my kicks out of the job!
I pride myself on empowering my patients through a better understanding of their presentation and the rationale of certain treatment methods and exercise prescription. I find if people understand what is happening in their body and why, they are more likely to do the work to feel better.
I enjoy treating a wide range of presentations and love a challenge. I pride myself on having a friendly, down to earth, caring approach.
Outside of the physio world, I enjoy keeping fit as I have young children to chase around! I love playing soccer and getting away camping/boating with my family.
Additionally, I am a Bowen Therapist. I enjoy this holistic approach as it gives a different viewpoint of treating the body.
Nathan Yuen
Physiotherapist
With 16 years of basketball experience, Nathan has a profound understanding of how sports injuries can impact both an athlete’s life and team performance. Nathan is dedicated to helping patients recover and return to their sport, leveraging his personal experiences and knowledge to guide their rehabilitation. Nathan has a particular interest in treating basketball-related injuries, as well as other sports injuries. He is dedicated to educating patients on the essential role of post- injury rehabilitation in achieving their best performance. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see my patients regain their confidence and return to their sport.”
Whether you’re an athlete facing pain, injuries, or aiming to enhance your performance and movement, or anyone dealing with neck, back, shoulder, or knee pain as part of everyday life, physiotherapy can offer significant help. It’s effective for anyone recovering from injuries, managing persistent aches, or aiming to avoid future injuries. Whether you’re having a sprain, muscle strain, or just need guidance on optimizing your training and staying healthy, physiotherapy can provide the expert support for your need to get you back to your best and reach your goals.
Nathan’s expertise in conducting thorough assessments ensures that treatments are customised to address each individual’s specific needs and goals. Additionally, he is fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin, allowing him to effectively communicate with clients who prefer these languages, providing them with a more personalised and comfortable experience.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons.)
- Level 1 Sport Physiotherapy
- Level 2 Sport Physiotherapy
- Dry Needling Certificate Level 1
- Diploma of Myofascial Cupping Therapy
- Level 1 Accredited S & C coach (Australian S&C Association)