Below is a list of our Physiotherapists across all locations who have a special clinical interest in the assessment and treatment of vestibular conditions.
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M. Physio | B. Physio (Hons)
Special Interests:
- Shoulder injuries
- Knee & ankle injuries
- Low back pain
- Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation
- Vestibular conditions & dizziness
- Neck pain
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In 2018, Maddie successfully completed her studies at La Trobe University, and she is currently pursuing her Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the same institution. Additionally, she has received training in pilates through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) and consistently incorporates movement principles into her treatment approaches.
Throughout her career, Maddie has been dedicated to working in private practice, prioritizing patient-centered care. Her focus is on ensuring her clients achieve their maximum potential during their rehabilitation process.
Maddie possesses a particular passion for women’s health and specializes in treating spinal conditions, with a particular emphasis on neck pain, cervicogenic headaches, and thoracic (upper back) pain. Her expertise also extends to effectively managing vertigo and handling complex cases involving underlying health conditions.
Beyond her professional life, Maddie enjoys engaging in various activities. She relishes socializing, camping, hiking, and playing netball. Additionally, she has a love for baking. To stay active, Maddie frequents the gym and enjoys long walks with her groodle, Otis.
Clinical interests:
- Spinal conditions
- Neck and Lumbar pain
- Women’s health Neck pain
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Mid back pain
- Vertigo
- Clinical Pilates
- Nevine is an experienced Physiotherapist with over 28 years of clinical experience. She has a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation for 18 years and continence and pelvic floor physiotherapy for 22 years.
- She is bilingual in Egyptian and speaks some Italian.
- Her expertise includes spinal and musculoskeletal issues, shoulder injuries, Cervical whiplash, pelvic girdle and hip pain, sports injuries, vestibular/neurological conditions, bladder and bowel health, gerontology, OA, balance or mobility problems, and vertigo/dizziness, gaze stabilisation training & blurred vision.
- Well-versed in a broad range of Physiotherapy programs: Spine Care rehabilitation programs: Core stability, Pilates & functional restoration programs for Chronic Low Back Pain, Cervical headaches & vertigo, Continence rehab for bladder & bowel conditions, falls prevention, vestibular & balance rehabilitation, BPPV, Vestibular neuritis, & strength training.
- Nevine has excellent interpersonal skills and is proficient in source- oriented patient assessments, time management and therapy-program design/execution.
Nevine’s experience in Vestibular rehab (having attained 4 vestibular certificates and an intensive competency based Vestibular course at Monash Uni ) spans over 18 years. Nevine can diagnose and treat:
- Dizziness, head spinning, light-headedness, balance disorders and associated double vision, mal de barque, vertigo and vestibular migraines
- BPPV – posterior, or horizontal- she uses FRENZEL goggles which record eye movements during the Dix Hallpike testing.
- Vestibular neuritis and hypofunction
- Cerebellar ataxia
- Cervical instability, headaches, and associated vertigo and vestibular migraines
- Persistent perceptual postural Vertigo.
With a Post Grad. Certificate in Continence and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation attained at Melbourne Uni and many conferences run by the Continence Foundation of Australia Nevine helps women and men manage:
- Bladder conditions: Urinary urgency, Urge and Stress Incontinence, voiding dysfunction: incomplete bladder emptying, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Bladder pain syndrome, and overactive bladder, and for men obstructed voiding associated with prostate enlargement or post Radical Prostatectomy.
- Bowel conditions: Constipation, IBS, Dyssynergic defaecation, Anismus, Incomplete bowel emptying and faecal/anal incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, post Obstetric Anal Sphincter injuries
- Vaginal conditions: vaginismus, dyspareunia which may or not be associated with gynaecological surgery.
- Musculoskeletal pain associated with ante/postnatal clients: Pelvic Girdle pain, symphysis pubis and SIJ dysfunction and Lumbosacral instability, DRAM, Perineal tears Grade 2-4, Tx dysfunction.
Nevine uses best practices and outcome measures to find the root causes of clients’ issues. She educates them on relieving pain, stiffness, weakness, leakage, and vertigo, aiming to improve strength, mobility, continence, balance, and reduce their dizziness.
For more information, please call PHYSICA – Chirnside Park on 9726 9977, or RINGWOOD on 9870 8193
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
- Vestibular conditions i.e. BPPV
- Sporting injuries
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Foot and ankle
- Shoulders
- Neck and Back Pain
- Dry Needling
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Clinical Interests
- assessment and management of head/neck disorders especially headache
- treatment of neck-related nerve pain
- thoracic spine
- knee pain
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