Physiotherapy You are here:HomeOur servicesList of servicesPhysiotherapy Physiotherapists are experts in movement and function and use this knowledge to assess, treat and manage patients’ physical problems to enable them to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. At St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney our physiotherapy team works in partnership with our patients to prevent and treat disease and disability. Physiotherapy is used to treat the following conditions: Acute and chronic musculoskeletal disability and dysfunction Amputation Cardiorespiratory (heart/lung) dysfunction Central Nervous System trauma and disease Congenital (existing since birth) physical dysfunction Geriatric and aged conditions HIV-related conditions Neurological/Neurosurgical conditions Oncology and Palliative Care related conditions Nervous System trauma and disease Physical mobility impairment Post surgical conditions at risk of developing respiratory complications Rheumatologic conditions Surgical, congenital and traumatic orthopaedic conditions including patients requiring casts/splint application Some of the common treatment methods used by physiotherapists include: Exercise programs to improve mobility and strengthen muscles Mobility and functional training Airway clearance techniques and breathing exercises Joint manipulation and mobilisation to reduce pain and stiffness Assistance with the use of aids, splints, crutches, walking sticks and wheelchairs Soft tissue mobilisation Muscle re-education to improve control Staff Contact Noah Mitchell Physiotherapy Manager E: noah.mitchell@svha.org.au