Sunshine Coast Hinterland Times

Chris Francis and Annette Bezear, the two new members of the team at Maleny Physiotherapy

With an aim to better serving their clientiele, Maleny Physiotherapy is now offering two brand new services. Chris Francis will be doing massage on Tuesday and Thursday morning and Annette Bezear will be the women’s health specialist.
Chris has both a Certificate IV and a Diploma of Remedial Massage and is registered with all major health funds. “My aim is to promote better mobility and pain management through hands-on work. I have a passion for creating better health and well-being.” said Chris. Traditionally massage has been used in the treatment of many different medical conditions and has proved to be most beneficial for backpain, chronic pain, headaches, arthritis, insommnia, anxiety and depression.
Research has now confirmed that massage alters the very cell structure of the body, promoting the production of chemicals which act to relieve both stress and pain, as well as increasing the body’s immune capacity. After massage, patients will experience reduced muscle tension, improved circulation, increased joint mobility and flexibility and faster healing of soft tissue injuries. Chris specialises in myofascial release as well as trigger point therapy.

Annette demonstrates the real time diagnostic ultrasound on a patient.

Annette Bezear is a physiotherapist with 25 years experience. She has undertaken further education in the area of Women’s Health and specifically female incontinence and pelvic floor retraining. Annette’s communication skills and depth of understanding of women’s health issues will make your visit a comfortable and positive experience. “A large number of women are suffering from this embarrassing condition and are reluctant to speak to anyone about it, opting to put up with the problem rather than addressing it. This is a concern that will not go away, and in fact will probably get worse as they age. Symptoms can be greatly relieved or even cured without surgical intervention.” said Annette. “Recent studies have revealed that physiotherapy management of stress urinary incontinence is not only risk free, but an effective form of treatment, with an up to 84% success rate.”
At Maleny Physiotherapy a real time diagnostic ultrasound is used to demonstate to the patient the specific muscles they need to engage and strengthen. Patients can then see on the display how effective they are in activating the pelvic floor muscles. A combination of diagnostic ultrasound and education and retraining strategies can successfully assist many patients affected by this condition.
No referral is required for either of these new services, nor does the patient need to be an existing client of Maleny Physiotherapy.
To book your appointment please phone 5494 3911 or call into the clinic at Shop 1/70 Maple St, Maleny.