Conditions We Assess in Epping

Pain, an injury or reduced movement can affect work, sleep, exercise and everyday routines. At Muscle Joint Bone Epping, physiotherapy begins with understanding your symptoms and the activities that matter to you. This guide helps you find a starting point for an assessment at our clinic at 26 Childs Road.

Find guidance by area

• Back and neck: back pain, neck discomfort, stiffness and symptoms that may travel into an arm or leg. Tell your physiotherapist about any numbness, tingling or changes in strength.
• Shoulder and upper limb: shoulder pain, problems with reaching or lifting, and muscle or tendon concerns affecting work, training or daily tasks.
• Hip, knee and lower limb: hip or knee pain, muscle strains, ankle injuries and foot or Achilles tendon problems affecting walking, running or sport.
• Sports injuries and ongoing pain: assessment of a recent injury, recurring symptoms or difficulty returning to activities after a period of reduced activity.

Explore condition guides

For a rehabilitation pathway, explore sports physiotherapy, rehabilitation after surgery or workplace injury rehabilitation.

Your assessment guides the plan

You do not need to know the name of your condition before booking. Describe where you feel the problem, when it started and what has become difficult. Your physiotherapist can review your history and assess relevant movement, strength and function.

Depending on the findings, care may include education, a tailored exercise program, activity changes or hands-on treatment. The plan should explain what you can work on between visits and how progress will be reviewed. The approach and recovery time vary between people and conditions.

If another assessment or professional is more appropriate, your physiotherapist can discuss the next step. A condition name or an online guide cannot establish which treatment is suitable for you.

Prepare for your appointment

Bring relevant reports and details of previous treatment. Think about a practical goal, such as managing a working day, walking further or returning to training. Our first-appointment guide explains how to prepare.

When to seek urgent care

Back or neck pain with new difficulty passing urine, loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the genitals or bottom, or sudden or rapidly worsening limb weakness needs emergency medical assessment. Do not wait for a routine physiotherapy appointment.

Explore our physiotherapy services, book an appointment or call 03 9088 8228.

Sources and further reading

• Healthdirect: spinal disc problems
• Healthdirect: sciatica