Professional Physiotherapy Services
Practitioner Information
John-Paul Chitti graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of South Australia in 2000. Following two ...Read Moreyears of working in a Medical Specialist Centre, he completed his Masters Degree in Sports & Musculo-Skeletal Physiotherapy and established Pro Physio SA. John-Paul was physiotherapist for the Adelaide United Football Club for 3 years from 2006, where he co-ordinated the club’s injury prevention, management and rehabilitation within a cohesive Medical Team that assisted the club in their successful Asian Champions League and A-League competition. John-Paul has been a Clinical Educator at the University of South Australia in both the undergraduate and post-graduate degrees. He holds an interest in Sports Injuries, particularly of the Wrist/Hand, Shoulder, Hip/Groin and Spine. He also has a special interest in Orthopaedic / Post-Surgical Rehabilitation. Read Less
Peter Chitti graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of South Australia in 2003. Following this he ...Read Morecommenced working in a Medical Specialist Centre. In 2006 Peter spent time working for a rugby club in the UK . Peter completed his Masters Degree in Sports & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2007, winning the Patritia Trott Prize for Excellence in Clinical Studies. Peter is currently head physiotherapist at the Adelaide United Football Club where he deals with the management of a wide range of injuries in elite athletes. He has been a Clinical Educator in the Sports program of the Masters Degree at the University of South Australia. Beyond dealing with sports injuries, Peter holds a special interest in Dizziness/ Balance disorders and Paediatric Physiotherapy. Read Less
Kathryn Meade graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in ...Read More1998. Following this she commenced work in a public hospital setting, focusing on managing a wide range of musculo-skeletal, spinal and Orthopaedic conditions. Over the last seven years she has developed specialised skills managing a wide range of Womens Health issues such as conditions arising during the Ante-natal and Post-natal periods, Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction syndromes and Osteoporosis. She also has a keen interest and developed skills in Occupational and Industrial physiotherapy and is accredited to perform Functional Capacity Evaluations, Activities of Daily Living Assessments, Work-site Assessments, Job Analysis Assessments and Pre-employment screenings. Read Less
Harry Truong graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of South Australia in 2007. ...Read More Following this he commenced working in a Medical Specialist Centre for three years. Harry went on to complete his Postgraduate Masters Degree in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2011. He also has qualifications in Strength and Conditioning from the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association. Harry has been a Clinical Educator at the University of South Australia in the Undergraduate Program and holds an interest in sporting injuries. He practices with a particular focus on strength and conditioning utilizing a combination of Gym, Pilates and Home based Exercise Prescription. Harry is extremely qualified in all areas of rehabilitation for spinal and lower limb injuries and Orthopaedic / Post-Surgical Rehabilitation. Read Less
Sports Physiotherapy
Sports Physiotherapy is the practice of a more advanced form of assessment, diagnostic and treatment modalities....Read More Sports Physiotherapy entails a thorough and evidence-based approach to patient management that includes the identification of muscular impairments that act as a contributing factor to injuries. Sports Physiotherapy focuses on the management of musculo-skeletal conditions by addressing these contributing factors as well as the pathology itself, in this way ensuring prevention of re-injury. Such modalities include Real-Time Ultrasound assessment, EMG studies, Video Analysis of technique and much more. Both John-Paul and Peter are trained Sports Physiotherapists, practising at advanced levels of service provision. Read Less
Manipulative Physiotherapy
Manipulative Physiotherapy is the practice of joint and muscular treatment that focuses on a hands-on and safe approach to ...Read More management.
It involves a thorough assessment in order to identify the underlying problem. By identifying the specific structural anomaly, the likelihood of a successful outcome from the appropriate treatment is dramatically increased. Both John-Paul and Peter are trained Manipulative Physiotherapists, practising at advanced levels of service provision.
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Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Women’s Health physiotherapy is the practice of safe and effective therapies and education that specifically assist women to
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manage a variety of conditions. Women’s Health physiotherapy entails a thorough assessment and an evidence based approach to patient management of a variety of conditions such as:
- Musculo-skeletal changes during pregnancy and the
postnatal period
- Incontinence
- Prolapse conditions
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Gynaecological conditions
- Osteoperosis
Women’s Health physiotherapy also provides safe, low impact exercise options such as Pilates and hydrotherapy for women during the child-bearing year. Kathryn Meade is a trained Women’s Health Physiotherapist.
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Industrial physiotherapy involves the practice of ergonomics and functional based assessment. Industrial physiotherapy encompasses
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a myriad of evidence based functional assessments and therapy services which can assist in reducing workplace injury, assessing an employee’s ability to perform workplace functions, assessing worksite activities and assessing an individual’s activity of daily living abilities. Furthermore these functional assessments can assist in managing workplace or motor vehicle injuries, establishing return to work/ function plans and assessing potential employee’s musculo-skeletal ability through pre-employment screenings.
Kathryn Meade is accredited by Work Cover SA and Allianz to provide:
- Work site assessments
- Job analysis
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Activity of Daily Living Assessments
- Pre-Employment Screenings
These services can assist in the coordinated management of injuries arising from the workplace or as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
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Hydrotherapy is an excellent form of exercise for a range of musculo-skeletal conditions.
...Read More The benefits of performing your rehabilitation in the water are that the weight-bearing forces are significantly less on the body, such that it is well suited during acute sporting/whiplash/work-related injuries, pregnancy and all arthritis related conditions.
Our aim is to tailor make a programme that suits your needs. We assess your progress using various outcome measures, and make recommendations for your future management to make sure that you achieve your goals. The classes are conducted at Seaton Swim Centre. For further information, please contact our clinic.
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Rehabilitation Programs
Pro Physio SA places a strong emphasis on Rehabilitation following any musculo-skeletal injury. We believe that Rehabilitation ...Read More empowers the patient to permanently fix their condition without the need for ‘maintenance’ programs. We focus on addressing issues of muscular imbalance by identifying areas of tension and/or weakness and implementing a program to specifically address this. The practice is equipped with an advanced Pilates & Strength and Conditioning Studio to ensure that your rehabilitation can be undertaken as effectively as possible. Real-Time Ultrasound and EMG Units are also utilised for both diagnostic and training purposes that include core-stability programs for the Spine, post-surgical rehabilitation, pre-season screening for injury prevention and much more. Read Less
Pilates
Pro Physio SA is equipped with the most advanced Pilates equipment to facilitate your rehabilitation. ...Read More
Pilates is an excellent form of spinal rehabilitation. It encourages the user to engage their deep abdominal muscles which form a protective girdle around the spine. At Pro Physio SA, we utilise state of the art equipment that enable our patients to undertake their rehabilitation with minimal impact on the vertebral column, ensuring a pain-free, effective process of recovery. All Pilates programs are tailored to the requirements of the patient by our Physiotherapists. The programs are formulated during one on one consultations with the physiotherapist, following which the patient has the option of attending a combination of unsupervised sessions or classes. This process can be explained during your consultation with the Physiotherapist. Read Less
Acupuncture / Dry Needling
Our Physiotherapists are trained in the skill of acupuncture and dry needling. They practice a Western form of acupuncture ...Read More that has been adapted with scientific rationale and applied to this traditional form of Chinese medicine. These techniques are extremely effective in alleviating tension associated with muscular trigger points as well as various conditions including tendinopathies and compartment syndromes.
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Payment
Pro Physio SA is equipped with a HICAPS terminal that allows us to process your claims for Private Health Insurance on the spot.
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Concession discounts are offered where applicable and we accept all Motor Vehicle Accident and Work Cover Claims..
Pro Physio SA Bulk Bills all Medicare eligible claims.
Referral from your doctor is only necessary for patients who are eligible to treatment under the Government’s Chronic Care Management Plans.
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Pro Physio Practitioners are part of the following preferred provider networks, meaning that you get more back from your health insurer with less out of pocket expense:
