BT SPORTS & HEALTH CENTRES have been supporting active people with Physiotherapy on the Sunshine Coast as well as top elite Athletes from Australia, USA, Canada and Europe over the past decades to recover from injury and stay fit and healthy. We understand the need for active people from all walks of life and on all levels of sporting activity and competition to be ready for action at all times and to remain injury free. Where injuries do happen we provide the highest standard of injury care to enable sportspeople to return to the field/track as quickly as possible. Our experienced physiotherapists have been providing this level of injury management and care to athletes from all levels, amateurs and elite athletes alike, as well as the ones who just want to stay fit and healthy. Read more

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Shockwave Therapy is a fast and effective non-invasive method of eliminating or reducing many painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system. It uses an electro-magnetic generator to physically transmit high-energy acoustic waves and to spread these focused or radially into the body. This stimulates and accelerates the healing process.

The original application of focused shockwaves with extremely short duration and very high peak pressures - use of the first lithotriptor for shattering kidney stones (focused shockwave), that can be reach and destroy the solid bodies inside the human body without damaging overlying tissue (1980) - has now developed into an alternative, safe and low-cost method of treatment for orthopedic problems, Men's health incl. erectile dysfunction and for the treatment of Scars and Cellulite with virtually identical efficiency.

What is Active Release Techniques® (ART) to Individuals, Athletes, and Patients?

ART® is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles. Read more

The innovative AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a game changer in physical rehabilitation on the Sunshine Coast.

Whether you’re a patient or an athlete dealing with lower body injuries, chronic pain or neurological conditions that inhibit mobility, you can benefit from the unweighting capabilities. The Anti-Gravity Treadmill helps a broad spectrum of people – top-level athletes, orthopedic and neurologic patients, pediatric, geriatric and those looking to lose weight.

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Spinal Mobilisation 

Gentle to firm pressure is applied to the spinal joints based on the symptoms and the examination results and the treatment plan. The pressure can be sustained or oscillaating. The aim is to reduce muscle spasm around the joints and to increase the natural glide of the joints. 

Spinal Manipulation

In some cases spinal manipulation is indicated to restore the natural function of the spinal joints. A high velocity small amplitude thrust will be applied at the end of the range of a particular joint in order to increase the range of the joint and to enable to body to regain its function. Mobilisation and manipulation techniques can also be applied to peripheral joints such as shoulders, knees & ankles. 

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Using a diagnostic ultrasound, we can watch your different layers of muscles contract, relax and most importantly look at their muscle contraction timing, size and even how much fatty tissue is contained within your withered old muscles. Yes, it's just like seeing an unborn baby. Ultrasound physiotherapy can be used for most common conditions.

Manual Therapy is often used to treat symptoms such as joint, muscle and nerve pain. It can be utilised in the treatment of repetitive strain injuries as well as post operatively. Stiff joints as well as tight muscles often need to be mobilised and released to enable the body to regain its full function and capacity. Manual therapy can be applied in the form of ART, Massage, muscle energy techniques, joint mobilisation/manipulation. 

Acupuncture has a history of over 3000 years in traditional Chinese medicine and has become generally accepted in medical circles in the West in the last 50 years. Western Medical and other Health Care Practitioners have embraced either the traditional oriental and/or the medical approach to acupuncture. Both approaches have been shown to be effective. Acupuncture has been recognised for many years as a complementary practice in Physiotherapy. The practice of acupuncture supports physiotherapy helping to relieve pain. It aids return of function by reducing muscle tension and restoring range of movement. Acupuncture is beneficial for both chronic and acute conditions and can help treating: Low Back Pain, Neck and Shoulder Pain, Arthritis, Bursitis, Fibromyalgia, Muscle strains, Trigger points, joint pain and referred pain.

Matrix Rhythm Therapy is a method developed by scientists from clinical-based scientific studies related to cell biology, conducted at Erlangen University in Germany. This new therapy method, used successfully for physiotherapy and physical treatment, is based on the characteristics of cells examined under special microscopes called “vital microscopes”, which show the vital conditions of cells. ​

Companies require workers suitable for the tasks advertised. It is important that workers meet the standards also in regards to requirements of the position whether it is an office worker or a manual labourer. At BT SPORTS & HEALTH CENTRES we are skilled and equipped to provide companies seeking to employ new staff Functional Capacity Evaluation in order to determine the suitability of an applicant for any advertised position. 

Depending on the work description an appropriate evaluation can be provided accordingly.

Orthotics

• Children’s feet and foot wear assessment

• Biomechanical assessment

• Orthotics, preformed and custom made

• Joint mobilisation

• Tapping and strapping

• Footwear advice

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Dynamic Gait Scan

The GaitScan™ system featuring TOG Client Software is an innovative diagnostic tool and digital casting device that allows practitioners to analyze patient biomechanics and order custom orthotics. With both diagnostic and educational capabilities, GaitScan™ provides a comprehensive biomechanical evaluation for each patient. Read More

BT SPORTS & HEALTH CENTRES have been providing Physiotherapy to the Sunshine Coast community for over 23 years. Our experienced therapists are treating patients with sporting injuries, work injuries, post surgery, and many different aches and pains. As part of the treatment, we assess posture and create proper posture awareness through correction & exercise - essential for injury prevention or treatment for lower back pain. Increasingly we are treating patients with repetitive strain injury (RSI). Read More