About Us

Appointments at Physioworks Pakenham can be made by contacting reception on (03) 5941 5499 where we will endeavour to give you the first available appointment. If your pain is acute we will attempt to see you immediately.

Health insurance rebates apply – please check with your respective health insurer.

Physioworks Health Group Pakenham is registered to provide services for TAC clients.

Physioworks Health Group Pakenham is located at 31 Main Street, Pakenham, Victoria, 3810. Appointments can be made by calling (03) 5941 5499 or using our online form. Parking is available onsite at the clinic or on the street. We have a pedestrian ramp ensuring easy access into the clinic.

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapists are health professionals primarily concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment & prevention of spinal & musculoskeletal disorders. They utilise their knowledge of normal movement & the function of bones, joints, muscles, tendons & ligaments to determine if they are performing effectively & normally.

How will Physiotherapy assist me?

Physiotherapy aims to restore normal & pain free function with the use of manual physical treatments including joint mobilisation, massage, electrotherapy, joint manipulation and exercises complemented by advice and education.

People who benefit from physiotherapy can range from athletes recovering from an injury, a worker rehabilitating from a back injury to the older person coping with the aging process.

What is the value & benefit of physiotherapy? The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) released a 2021 report “The Economic Value of Physiotherapy” highlighting the cost effectiveness & enhanced quality of life delivered by physiotherapy.  For a summary of  the Cost v Benefit of physio – view here.

Manipulative Physiotherapy

Manipulative physiotherapy is the term used for special handling techniques to promote healing of soft tissue. These techniques may include myofascial release, joint mobilisation & massage therapy to name a few.

Clinical Rehabilitation & Exercise (CRE)

“Clinical” refers to an accredited APA physiotherapist fully accessing you then tailoring, monitoring, supporting & reassessing an individual rehabilitation & exercise program.

The CRE program at Physioworks Pakenham may address your muscle activity, power or speed. It may aim to help soft tissue repair, reduce stiffness or pain, increase flexibility & mobility. Your CRE program may include some Clinical Pilates or Pilates-informed exercises, strengthening and/or balance exercises, performed either individually or in small group classes with a qualified physiotherapist.

Exercise Physiology at Physioworks Pakenham

Exercise Right with the Exercise Physiology team at Physioworks Pakenham. Exercise Physiologists specialise in the delivery of exercise programmes; from elite athletes to those who suffer a range of chronic diseases & injuries such as diabetes, obesity, arthritis & cardiovascular disease.

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy can offer a perfect adjunct to physiotherapy, to assist strengthening, mobilisation & movement. It involves gentle exercises in warm water with programs individually tailored to each person’s particular needs, supervised by a qualified physiotherapist.

Hydrotherapy is available at Physioworks Pakenham every Monday at the Cardinia Life Pool.

Soft Tissue Massage Therapy at Physioworks Pakenham.

Soft Tissue Massage Therapy is available at Physioworks Pakenham. Massage can play a vital role in injury prevention & in recovery from injury. A remedial or sports massage from the experienced massage therapy team at Physioworks Pakenham can provide real benefit to the mind & body, such as increased circulation, flexibility & mobility.