Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy helps reduce pain, restore movement, and improve strength so you can get back to doing the things you enjoy. At Nova, we believe in an active, evidence-based approach that combines hands-on treatment, exercise, and education to support long-term recovery.

Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, with a focus on understanding the root cause of symptoms and building lasting results — not just temporary relief.

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Conditions We Commonly Treat

Shoulder

  • Pain and irritation in the shoulder often related to overhead movement, weakness, or movement dysfunction. Treatment focuses on improving mobility, strength, and shoulder mechanics.

  • Weakness or irritation of the rotator cuff muscles can lead to pain, reduced strength, and difficulty lifting the arm. Physiotherapy focuses on restoring shoulder stability and function.

  • Shoulder instability can occur after dislocations or repetitive strain and may cause feelings of looseness or weakness. Rehabilitation focuses on improving control, stability, and confidence.

  • Frozen shoulder causes pain and progressive stiffness that can significantly limit movement. Treatment focuses on improving mobility, reducing pain, and restoring function.

  • AC joint injuries commonly occur from falls or direct impact to the shoulder. Rehabilitation helps restore mobility, strength, and tolerance to activity.

  • Shoulder arthritis can lead to stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility. Physiotherapy helps improve movement, strength, and daily function.

  • Bursitis involves irritation of the fluid-filled sacs that help reduce friction around joints. Physiotherapy can help reduce irritation and improve movement tolerance.

  • Labral injuries affect the cartilage surrounding the shoulder joint and may cause pain, clicking, or instability. Treatment focuses on improving stability, strength, and shoulder function.

Hip/ Groin

  • Hip pain can result from mobility restrictions, muscle weakness, overuse, or joint irritation. Physiotherapy helps improve movement, strength, and function.

  • Hip impingement can cause pain and stiffness with movement, particularly during squatting or activity. Treatment focuses on mobility, strength, and movement mechanics.

  • This condition commonly causes pain along the outside of the hip. Physiotherapy focuses on improving hip strength and reducing tendon irritation.

  • Hip flexor strains can occur during sport, running, or sudden movements. Rehabilitation focuses on restoring mobility, strength, and return to activity.

  • Piriformis syndrome may cause pain or irritation through the buttock and into the leg. Treatment focuses on improving mobility and reducing muscle tension.

  • Groin strains commonly occur during sport or rapid movement changes. Physiotherapy focuses on restoring strength, mobility, and return to activity.

Knee

  • ACL injuries commonly occur during sport or twisting movements and can significantly affect knee stability. Rehabilitation focuses on restoring strength, mobility, and confidence.

  • Meniscus injuries can cause knee pain, swelling, locking, and reduced mobility. Physiotherapy focuses on improving strength and knee function.

  • Pain around the kneecap is often related to movement mechanics, strength deficits, or overuse. Treatment focuses on improving control and reducing irritation.

  • Ligament sprains involve injury to the supporting structures around a joint. Rehabilitation focuses on stability, strength, and safe return to activity.

  • Muscle strains occur when tissue becomes overstretched or overloaded. Physiotherapy helps restore mobility, strength, and movement tolerance.

  • Tendon irritation or overuse can cause pain and reduced function. Treatment focuses on progressive strengthening and improving tissue capacity.

  • IT band syndrome commonly causes pain along the outside of the knee during running or activity. Physiotherapy focuses on strength, mobility, and load management.

  • Runner’s knee refers to irritation around the kneecap commonly seen with running and repetitive activity. Treatment focuses on strength and movement mechanics.

  • Osteoarthritis can lead to stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility. Physiotherapy helps improve strength, movement, and overall function.

  • Rehabilitation following knee replacement surgery helps restore mobility, walking tolerance, and strength during recovery.

Neck

  • Neck pain can result from posture, stress, injury, or movement dysfunction. Treatment focuses on improving mobility, reducing pain, and restoring normal movement.

  • Whiplash injuries commonly occur following motor vehicle accidents and can cause neck pain, stiffness, and headaches. Physiotherapy helps restore movement and reduce symptoms.

  • These headaches originate from dysfunction in the neck and surrounding structures. Treatment focuses on improving neck mobility, posture, and muscle control.

  • Poor posture can contribute to stiffness, tension, and pain throughout the neck and upper back. Physiotherapy focuses on movement awareness, mobility, and strength.

  • A pinched nerve in the neck can cause pain, numbness, or tingling into the arm. Treatment focuses on reducing irritation and improving neck and nerve mobility.

Upper Back/ Spine

  • Upper back pain can result from posture, stiffness, muscle tension, or repetitive strain. Physiotherapy focuses on improving mobility, posture, and movement tolerance.

  • Restricted movement in the upper back can contribute to pain and limited mobility. Treatment focuses on restoring movement and improving function.

  • Rib dysfunction can cause pain with breathing, twisting, or movement. Physiotherapy focuses on improving mobility and reducing discomfort.

Foot / Ankle

  • Plantar fasciitis commonly causes pain along the bottom of the foot, particularly with the first steps in the morning. Treatment focuses on reducing irritation and improving mobility.

  • Achilles tendon irritation can cause pain during walking, running, or activity. Physiotherapy focuses on progressive strengthening and improving tendon capacity.

  • Ankle sprains commonly occur during sport or awkward movement and can lead to instability and weakness. Rehabilitation focuses on restoring mobility and balance.

  • Shin splints commonly occur with running or increased training volume and can cause pain along the shin. Physiotherapy focuses on load management and strength.

  • Foot pain can result from overuse, mobility restrictions, or biomechanical issues. Treatment focuses on improving movement and reducing irritation.

  • Running injuries can develop from training errors, mobility limitations, or strength deficits. Treatment focuses on addressing contributing factors and improving running tolerance.

Workplace & Motor Vehicle Injuries

  • Work injuries can result from repetitive strain, lifting demands, prolonged postures, or acute incidents. Rehabilitation focuses on restoring function and return to work.

  • Repetitive movements and prolonged loading can contribute to pain and irritation in muscles, tendons, and joints. Treatment focuses on movement, strength, and symptom management.

  • Motor vehicle accidents can lead to neck pain, back pain, headaches, stiffness, and mobility limitations. Physiotherapy focuses on restoring movement and reducing symptoms.

  • WPNL rehabilitation focuses on supporting recovery and safe return to work following workplace injury.

Elbow/ Wrist

  • Tennis elbow involves irritation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow, often from repetitive gripping or lifting. Treatment focuses on reducing irritation and improving strength.

  • Golfer’s elbow causes pain along the inside of the elbow due to repetitive strain. Physiotherapy focuses on restoring strength and improving load tolerance.

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand and wrist. Treatment focuses on reducing nerve irritation and improving function.

  • Overuse or repetitive loading can irritate the tendons around the wrist. Rehabilitation focuses on improving mobility, strength, and tolerance to activity.

  • This condition causes pain near the thumb and wrist, often aggravated by gripping or lifting. Physiotherapy can help reduce irritation and improve hand function.

  • Thumb pain and arthritis can affect gripping, lifting, and daily activities. Treatment focuses on improving mobility, strength, and symptom management.

Lower Back

  • Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions and can affect movement, work, and activity. Treatment focuses on mobility, strength, and long-term management.

  • Sciatica refers to irritation of the sciatic nerve, often causing pain or tingling into the leg. Physiotherapy focuses on reducing nerve irritation and improving movement.

  • Disc injuries or irritation can contribute to back pain and stiffness. Rehabilitation focuses on movement, strength, and improving tolerance to activity.

  • SI joint dysfunction can cause pain around the lower back, pelvis, or hips. Treatment focuses on improving stability, movement, and load tolerance.

  • Persistent back pain can affect daily function and quality of life. Physiotherapy focuses on improving strength, movement confidence, and long-term symptom management.

Sport Injuries

  • Overuse injuries develop gradually from repetitive stress without adequate recovery. Physiotherapy focuses on load management and progressive strengthening.

  • Running injuries can affect the foot, knee, hip, or lower back. Treatment focuses on improving strength, mobility, and running tolerance.

  • Return-to-sport rehab focuses on safely progressing strength, movement, and performance following injury or surgery.

  • Objective testing can help identify strength deficits, movement limitations, and performance markers to guide rehabilitation and training.

  • KIN-COM testing provides precise, objective measurements of strength and muscle performance to support rehabilitation and return-to-sport planning.

General Physiotherapy

  • Chronic pain can affect movement, activity, sleep, and quality of life. Physiotherapy focuses on improving function, strength, and confidence with movement.

  • Mobility restrictions can affect daily movement, activity, and performance. Treatment focuses on improving flexibility, joint mobility, and movement quality.

  • Balance and stability deficits can increase injury risk and affect confidence with movement. Rehabilitation focuses on improving coordination and control.

  • Weakness can contribute to pain, movement dysfunction, and reduced performance. Physiotherapy focuses on progressive strengthening and functional movement.

  • Movement dysfunction can contribute to pain, stiffness, and reduced performance during daily activity or sport. Treatment focuses on improving movement quality and control.

  • Hypermobility can contribute to joint pain, instability, fatigue, and recurrent injuries due to increased joint laxity. Physiotherapy focuses on improving strength, stability, movement control, and confidence with activity.